January 10, 2005 Monday

Now you know: A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

Speech: We are working on our outlines.

Sophomores: Bellringer 58. Now that we have our topics chosen, it's time to think about what we already know, what we want to know, and where we think we can go to find out that information. Your KWL chart will be completed in class today. You should have had the first two columns completed when you came to class, and you will receive a grade on it. It will then be time to begin Section 1. I will go over in class with you what is required in that section, and we will look at some sample excellent papers. Then, you will begin typing. Section I is due, completed, by Weds. at the end of the day. Should you want to look at the sample papers online, they can be found at http://bearcatenglish.com/unsolvedmysteries.doc .

Freshmen: Bellringer 58. Now that we've finished our KWL charts, we will begin looking at the first part of our research paper, Section 1. We looked at the website (see above link at the end of the sophomore paragraph) which has all your papers and samples of Section 1. Today, we will begin Section 1. It will be due by the end of the day Weds. If you do not have your KWL chart, you will be penalized in points as well as by falling behind other students. REMEMBER: this is not the time to fall behind. Once you get behind in something of this magnitude, it is very, very difficult to catch up without great effort! Stay on task.