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The Fix: In-Text Citations and Integrating Sources

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

Here is the PowerPoint we used today using a student sample to better integrate sources and use in-text citations: The Fix: Integrating Sources and In-Text Citations

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The Fix: More Student Samples

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

Here is more work for proofreading for in-text citations and language clarity. THE FIX: In-Text Citations and Language Clarity

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Research Essay Materials

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

Here are materials that have been distributed in class for our Research Essay. Please remember, your brainstorming and planning sheets are due with your typed essay. We will discuss the Works Cited page and in-text citations this week. Research Essay … Continue reading →

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Essay 3: MLA Format Tip Sheet

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

This is the handout I distributed in class. This offers tips for formatting your first page and sequential pages in MLA format, the proper header/page number format, a preliminary introduction to citing sources, and references to the Purdue OWL website … Continue reading →

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Essay 3: Persuasive Essay (Due: Nov. 16)

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

OVERVIEW: In class we have recently read two essays that discuss ways to develop skills through education and through personal growth. Claudia Wallis and Sonja Steptoe’s “How to Bring Our Schools into the 21st Century” discusses how educational institutions should … Continue reading →

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THE FIX: Summary of “127 Hours”

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

What is strong about this summary? What could be better? In the film 127 Hours, Aron Ralston, an overconfident, prideful adventurer that was traveling alone in the mountains in a desert, and after meeting some people and showing them around, … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Fyruz Ramirez

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

On graduation day, getting rid of the school uniform that had always gotten me into trouble was a relief. But who knew it saved me from a lot of unnecessary work in the morning/night before school? In the past, all … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Munir Ibrahim

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

My glasses are a really important essential to my everyday life. I’ve had this particular pair of glasses for 3 months, and I cherish every day with day with them. The three weeks I didn’t have glasses in the summer were by far … Continue reading →

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Essay 2: Response to “127 Hours”

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

Here is the Cause and Effect essay assignment sheet we used after watching the movie 127 Hours. LC 2015 Essay 2 Cause and Effect Essay Assignment LC Essay #2 Planning sheet Cause and Effect

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Student Profile: Reem Flifel

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Jennifer Sears

My drawings folder is really important to me, along with my drawing kit, so if I’m going to a different place for about three days or more, I have to get them with me so I could look back at … Continue reading →

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