ALERT

Hello All,

Last day, you were required to do a paraphrase (see links below) of an article you were supposed to have brought a printed copy of. 

Indeed, the printed copy was the homework for last class not a link/not an email).  As such, those of you who have submitted a paraphrase without the printed article will need to print and bring the article on Monday May28th. Those who prepared a paraphrase assignment with the article attached will get their work back Monday. Those who did not will see a one day deduction on the final mark for this assignment.

Next class, we will review and work on creating options for  our research question. There will be an in class assignment at homework weight.


Ms. S

Paraphrasing:How to video

Example 3 ways and samples to try.

 Step by step:Try this!

Homework, review and suggestions re: Sustainability projects

Hello 9s,

We are continuing to work on your sustainability projects. 

• Last class we discussed the reasons for needing to develop a research question rather than remaining in the realm of topic.  Then we watched the following video as advice and support for this need.Creating a research question!

• Your homework due at the start of  class May 24th is to bring a printed article on your topic. We will use these to hone valuable skills in preparation for you writing up your research findings.
• Ensure that you have begun and a shared Google doc.  with all team mates.
•  Be sure you are saving your searches  so that later you can cite your research using APA. Remember! All ideas, images and words that are borrowed must be cited.

Why we cite: watch

It is important, early on in your  research, to survey a variety of sources. From here, you will begin to narrow and to refine the ideas and areas of focus upon which your project will be based.

Below, is information needed to aid you in your searching and sourcing.

When doing research go to:

1. ·      Library.vsb.bc.ca (note there is no www.)https://library.vsb.bc.ca/
2. ·     Then choose our school
3. ·      Next enter your Name and Password that you use for school
4. ·      Ms. Love recommends using ‘Gale’ or ‘Global Issues’ sources you’ll see here.
5. ·      Then search your key word

If you want to try formatting citations APA style use: bibme
We will have a lesson in class as well as a day for working on your citations. 

Stay tuned for a list of upcoming assignments/due dates and rubrics.

Thanks everyone, terrific work so far!

Ms.S

Search/citation help for our Science research projects

Hello All,

Last day, we reviewed reliable versus less reliable sources. Please see handout.
We discussed the possible merits of working on a joint Science/English project. The idea is to support your language and literacy work by using the content and aims of your Science project. English will have its own due dates and outcomes. Watch the blog for updates and help.

Today we began working on the following:

• You signed up your team members and your topic (regardless of which English class they are in)

• You began to research your topic and you saved your searches  so that later you can cite your research using APA. Remember! All ideas, images and words that are borrowed must be cited.

• You started or continued (from your other team mates) a Google doc.  that you share with all team mates.

It is important, early on in your  research, to survey a variety of sources. From here, you will begin to narrow and to refine the ideas and areas of focus upon which your project will be based.

Below, is information needed to aid you in your searching and sourcing.

When doing research go to:

1. ·      Library.vsb.bc.ca (note there is no www.)https://library.vsb.bc.ca/
2. ·     Then choose our school
3. ·      Next enter your Name and Password that you use for school
4. ·      Ms. Love recommends using ‘Gale’ or ‘Global Issues’ sources you’ll see here.
5. ·      Then search your key word

If you use information or quote from here, add it to your works cited word document.

• ·      Do so by clicking on ‘citation tools’ and it should fill in the information you need and it will provide you with a citation
• ·       Cut and paste it into your word document.

• Sometimes when you put it into a word doc. It can come out formatted oddly see Ms. Love for help. She is in the library every day at 7:45.

• There are 3 websites that help you format/show you how to cite web pages/books/interviews/pictures etc. 

Ms. Love demonstrated, Easybib  http://www.easybib.com/v2/home

How to use Easybib for MLA : Video review of how to

How to use Easybib for APA: https://youtu.be/pW19rK8V1xk

Here are the other 2 :bibme
http://www.citationmachine.net/

Why we cite: watch

Remember to:

• ·      Check that your info. is all in there; if it isn’t, add what you know.
• ·      When you copy your citation into your word doc you have to get rid of the grey while the clip board is there. You can’t do it later.  Choose Keep text only
• ·      Then go back in and add italics that may have vanished in this process. Italics are NOT OPTIONAL
• ·      Double space
• ·      Then fix your hanging indent and link 5 spaces – tab (BOTTOM LINE IS 5 SPACES/1 TAB INDENTED)

Primary source (ex. Dr. Suzuki):

1. ·      Put it into ‘interview’
2. ·      You entitle it
3. ·      Your own name as interviewer
4. ·      Grandma as interviewee
5. ·      Was it in person/phone/Skype
6. ·      Year

While using Easybib etc. for images:

1. ·      It matters whether it is an actual photo in an archive then go to 59 options and find photograph
2. ·      Then enter the info. by hand and it will format you
3. ·      Go to digital photograph on easy bib and enter

·      Your duty is only to put in the info. you can find

·      If you are using Creative commons or google image or your own images you technically don’t have to cite, but for Ms.S you must cite at least 1. image (see links below)

Images:

HOW TO: How to add and cite an image using Easybib video review 

Where you can find ‘open source’ free images:  Creative Commons

Typically, you won’t have to cite/source anything found here or when using your own photos.

 However, in order to show me that you know how, you must cite at least 1 image if you are using all open source.

Of course, you’ll need to CITE ALL IMAGES/IDEAS/QUOTES THAT ARE NOT YOUR OWN OR OPEN SOURCE.

Feel free to email with any questions not covered in blog posts.

Ms.S

"What is poetry and how do I write it?"

Hello 9s,

Please note, that the May 8th due date is being changed to, May 14.

I hope you took advantage of this last weekend to begin working on your creative writing assignments.

Please review the previous blog for due dates and advice re: editing longer texts. We will work on the matter of how to edit tomorrow.

I am posting a series of links to help those of us considering our  poems.

First, here is a video Ted talk that asks "What makes a poem a poem?"

Next, here is a link that has 12 ways to write a poem/prompts for topics/inspiration

Finally, here is a link that invites us into some of the technical elements at work when writing poetry. It is houses additional links that you may wish to follow.

Students are encouraged to explore their own creativity, but some of us may find it more natural to do this within the constraints of a defined poetic structure. If that sounds like you, rest assured there will be handouts in class outlining some forms/contraints that you may use if you like.

Looking very much forward to reading all your creative work!

Ms.S

MODIFICATION TO DUE DATE FOR THE CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT!

Hello 9s,

Please note, that the May 8th due date is being changed to, May 14.

If you are among those who have been absent due to working with the research group, you will be provided with additional time. Please see me to discuss.

Thanks all,
Ms. S