PERIOD 1: Book Report: Non-Fiction / Information

After you have read a non-fiction non-plot information or “how-to” book of at least 75 pages, then complete the following Blog Book Report:

1. State the title of your book and the author.
2. In one word, what is the topic of your book?
3. In one sentence, give one sample piece of important information you found in your book.
4. In at least one paragraph, answer all of the following questions using complete sentences:

·Is the author an expert on the subject?

·Is the copyright date recent enough to include the newest facts on the topic?

·Are there pictures and diagrams? If so, are they helpful?

·Is the book convenient to use?Does it have an index, table of contents, headings, or vocabulary in italics?

·Does the book cover the topic fully and is the information easy to understand? Why or why not?

·What made you select this book as a resource?

5.What overall rating would you give this resource?

6.To receive full credit for your book report comment, please give a two or more sentence response to at least two other students.

Be sure to include your FULL NAME at the end of your comment and response.This is due by Monday, May 20, 2013

PERIOD 3: Book Report: Non-Fiction / Information

After you have read a non-fiction non-plot information or “how-to” book of at least 75 pages, then complete the following Blog Book Report:

1. State the title of your book and the author.
2. In one word, what is the topic of your book?
3. In one sentence, give one sample piece of important information you found in your book.
4. In at least one paragraph, answer all of the following questions using complete sentences:

· Is the author an expert on the subject?

· Is the copyright date recent enough to include the newest facts on the topic?

· Are there pictures and diagrams? If so, are they helpful?

· Is the book convenient to use? Does it have an index, table of contents, headings, or vocabulary in italics?

· Does the book cover the topic fully and is the information easy to understand? Why or why not?

· What made you select this book as a resource?

5. What overall rating would you give this resource?

6. To receive full credit for your book report comment, please give a two or more sentence response to at least two other students.

Be sure to include your FULL NAME at the end of your comment and response. This is due by Monday, May 20, 2013

PERIOD 6: Book Report: Non-Fiction / Information

After you have read a non-fiction non-plot information or “how-to” book of at least 75 pages, then complete the following Blog Book Report:

1. State the title of your book and the author.
2. In one word, what is the topic of your book?
3. In one sentence, give one sample piece of important information you found in your book.
4. In at least one paragraph, answer all of the following questions using complete sentences:

·         Is the author an expert on the subject? 

·         Is the copyright date recent enough to include the newest facts on the topic?

·         Are there pictures and diagrams?  If so, are they helpful?

·         Is the book convenient to use?  Does it have an index, table of contents, headings, or vocabulary in italics?

·         Does the book cover the topic fully and is the information easy to understand? Why or why not?

·         What made you select this book as a resource? 

 

5.      What overall rating would you give this resource?

6.      To receive full credit for your book report comment, please give a two or more sentence response to at least two other students.

 
Be sure to include your FULL NAME at the end of your comment and response.  This is due by Monday, May 20, 2013

Period 1 English 9: Cybersearch Blog Reaction

 PART ONE: Complete online.        Due by Friday, May 3, 2013

 

1. In 50 words or more, explain how and what you used in your research during the daily Cybersearch assignments.  Give a complete example of how you researched one of the questions.  Be specific. Remember to put your name at the end of your comment.

2. Next, state which question(s) you thought were the most difficult.  Why? AND state which questions were the easiest?  Why?

3. Finally, read the other students' comments and make a minimum 2 sentence response to at least one person.  Remember to put your name at the end of your response.

 

  PART TWO: Complete in writing offline.
 

4. Mr. Dawursk has additional questions which you will submit in writing in class only. See him if you did not get the evaluation form.

Period 3 English 9: Cybersearch Blog Reaction

 PART ONE: Complete online.        Due by Friday, May 3, 2013

 

1. In 50 words or more, explain how and what you used in your research during the daily Cybersearch assignments.  Give a complete example of how you researched one of the questions.  Be specific. Remember to put your name at the end of your comment.

2. Next, state which question(s) you thought were the most difficult.  Why? AND state which questions were the easiest?  Why?

3. Finally, read the other students' comments and make a minimum 2 sentence response to at least one person.  Remember to put your name at the end of your response.

 

  PART TWO: Complete in writing offline.
 

4. Mr. Dawursk has additional questions which you will submit in writing in class only. See him if you did not get the evaluation form.

Period 6 English 9: Cybersearch Blog Reaction

 PART ONE: Complete online.        Due by Friday, May 3, 2013

 

1. In 50 words or more, explain how and what you used in your research during the daily Cybersearch assignments.  Give a complete example of how you researched one of the questions.  Be specific. Remember to put your name at the end of your comment.

2. Next, state which question(s) you thought were the most difficult.  Why? AND state which questions were the easiest?  Why?

3. Finally, read the other students' comments and make a minimum 2 sentence response to at least one person.  Remember to put your name at the end of your response.

 

  PART TWO: Complete in writing offline.
 

4. Mr. Dawursk has additional questions which you will submit in writing in class only. See him if you did not get the evaluation form.

PERIOD 6: Autobiography / Biography Book Report -- English 9

1.Read an autobiography or biography of at least 100 pages at or above your reading level.

ON YOUR BLOG COMMENT:

2.Give the following information:

·Book Title:

·Author:

·Biography or Autobiography of:

·Publisher:

3.Write one paragraph each (three total) answering the following questions:

• Early Years and Accomplishments: Write what you have learned about the person’s early years. How did these childhood experiences influence the person’s achievements as an adult? What were this person’s main accomplishments?
• Goals, Success, and Influence : Describe the goals of this person. Do you think this person was successful? Why or why not? What factors influenced this person’s achievements? What influence did this person have on the community, the country, or the world?
• Your Opinions: What is your opinion of this person’s life and accomplishments? Would you recommend this biography or autobiography to others? Why or why not?

4.Finally, write a two to three sentence response to another person’s book report comment.

This assignment is due by Friday, March 22, 2013.