Compare Contrast Articles DUE Tuesday, Dec 21st

This week we:

*Looked at magazine layouts and features you can use to organize your article and make it look cool.
Here are 20 examples of magazine layouts to inspire you.

*Edited for capitalization in your article.
Here is a list of all the rules of capitalization if you need to review.

*Revised each others articles for supporting details.  Be sure to ask yourself this question-
Does this article contain all the details and information I would need to make an informed decision on this topic?

Next week:
Monday- Last day with computers in class!
Tuesday- Articles Due!  Write reflection in class.
Wednesday- Unit Test on compare and contrast.

In Conclusion.... Lab Assignment Dec 10th

1) Complete the *Spark* at the bottom of this post.

2) Take a look at Ms. Schwalbe's example compare contrast draft.

3) Finish writing your lead and 3 body paragraphs.  (You do not have to have all 3 kinds of leads, just one good one.)

4) Write a conclusion for you article.
A good conclusion should:
- Summarize your main points.
- Acknowledge other option or the complexity of the decision.
- Offer a "big picture" perspective on the decision.


Here's my example

Conclusion:
Of course Carleton and the University of Minnesota are not your only options.  There are many other good colleges in Minnesota and hundreds more if you are considering moving out of state.  But if you are just beginning to think about colleges, deciding if you would rather be at a large, urban, public university, or a small, rural, private college is a good place to start in narrowing down your choices.  Your college experience will be shaped by many things, including your attitude willingness to take on challenges and try new things.  No matter where you go to school, college will certainly be a mind-expanding time in your life!

Writing Body Paragraphs - Dec. 8 Lab Assignment

Hello Students,

1) Fill out the Dec 8 *Spark* at the bottom of this page.

2) Open your Compare Contrast document.

3) Type at least 3 body paragraphs under your table, one for each category.  Be sure to include AAAWWUBBIS sentences!

*If you need to see an example, here is Ms. Schwalbe's Compare Contrast Article so far.

4) If you finish...

• Look online for pictures you can use and save them in your document
• Try out Glogster to create an online poster for your topic.
• Use the Book List tab at the top of this page to enter books you have read. 

Organization- Lab Assignment Dec. 6th

1) Do the *Spark* at the bottom of this post.

2) Open your Compare Contrast Google Document.

3) Finish brainstorming in your table.

4) Read over your ideas and think of 2-4 categories that you will organize them into.

5) Type the categories and begin writing paragraphs for each one.

6) If you are using online sources to get information, make a list of "Sources" links at the bottom of your article.

Here is an example of what this will look like:  Ms. Schwalbe's Compare Contrast Article.

Lab Assignment for Dec. 2nd - Topic proposal

Welcome Students!  

Directions for today:

1) Fill out and 'submit' the *Spark* form at the bottom of this post. 


2) Create a new Google Document titled "Your Name Compare Contrast" and share it with Ms. Schwalbe.


3) In your document, fill out the following:

I will be comparing and contrasting ___________   and __________.


This will help people decide....


This is an important and relevant topic to a lot of people because....

Some example topics I think would be great-

• Which high school to attend next year. 
• Which after school activity to join.
• Whether or not to take intercession classes.
• Where to go over winter break.
• Living in the city or living in the suburbs/country. 
• Which sport/exercise to do. 

4) If you finish, share your document with someone else in class and give each other feedback/ideas on your topics. 

I will look at your topic proposals over the weekend and give you feedback.

<3
Ms. Schwalbe

New Features for Quarter 2!

Calendar:
Click the calendar tab to see important due dates, vacation days, and when we will be in the computer lab or the library.

Book List:
Click on Book List tab to go to a form where you can enter in the six books you read this quarter.

More coming soon!!!

Typing Short Stories, Day 2

Priorities Today:
1) Create a Google Account
2) Create a new Document and change the title to your first and last name.
3) Share the Document with Ms. Schwalbe
4) Type your short story.


If you finish:
5) Share your story with one or two of your peers.
6) Practice using the comments feature to give feedback.
7) Use this Editing Checklist to check your own and your partner's grammar.