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Tuesday, Mar 1

2/28/2022

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New seats!
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LEARNING GOALS

Write a research proposal
Understand crafting research questions

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Finish unit 2.2
Watch Research Project Overview video (below)
Look at "Research Project Overview and Examples" post on Google Classroom
When done, complete assignment #301 - Reserach Proposal

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Finish 301

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Monday, Feb 28

2/28/2022

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Group Discussion Question: Why a research paper? Brainstorm 5 goals or benefits from requiring all students to go through the research and writing process.
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LEARNING GOALS

Write a research proposal
Understand crafting research questions

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Finish unit 2.2
When done, complete assignment #301

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Finish 301

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Friday, Feb 25

2/25/2022

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Friday Paragraphs Week 5 (see prompt in Google Classroom)
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AGENDA

Transition day between unit 2.2 and unit 3, our research project
- If not done, finish with the following assignments (205, 206, 207, 208, Unit 2.2 Quiz, Unit Reflection)
- If finished, begin work on unit 3: Research

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Finish Unit 2.2 Quiz #2 and Unit 2.2 Reflection

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Thursday, Feb 24

2/24/2022

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Retrieval Practice

LEARNING GOALS

Unit 2.2 Quiz

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Finish all essential unit 2.2. lessons:
- 205
- 206
- 207
- 208
If finished with lessons 205-208, study using Mr. Restad's bonified study tips and strategies and take Unit 2.2 Quiz by tomorrow

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Finish 208

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Wednesday, Feb 23

2/23/2022

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Library today!

If you were gone, check out this video on using research databases.

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Tuesday, Feb 22

2/22/2022

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LEARNING GOALS

Using direct quotations and paraphrases

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Begin notes on 207, do the NoRedInk practice, study, then take the mastery check when you're ready.
We'll be in the library tomorrow to learn about research database searches. We'll do a formal proposal at the start of next unit, but you might want to start thinking about a potential topic. My topic choice requirements are below:
- It has to have multiple perspectives. This means you can’t pick something like geckos or longboarding just because you think they’re cool. Everyone thinks geckos are cool. End of story. No argument. Next topic.
- The perspectives have to be researchable. This means you can find information about the topic or perspectives in a research database. This also means you can’t research a general topic like ‘racism.’ You’d have a hard time coming up with support for the part of the paper that would say, “Hey kids! Racism is a good thing!”
- You can't research the topics gun control, alcohol/drugs, or abortion. Sorry. Off limits. See me for further explanation.

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Finish 207

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Friday, Feb 18

2/18/2022

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Friday Paragraphs Week 4 (see prompt in Google Classroom)
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LEARNING GOALS

Selecting Support

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

We'll have about 3 days to work on this unit next week. Remember you need to finish 205, 206, 207, and 208 + take two quizzes (Checkpoint Quiz #1 and Unit 2.2 Quiz) to earn passing grades. Maybe plan for some time this weekend to at least take some notes or work on NoRedInk over this long weekend.
Begin notes on 207, do the NoRedInk practice, study, then take the mastery check when you're ready.
The mastery check focuses on your ability to understand a research question and find information to help you answer the question

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)