Hi everyone,
Wow, it's been awhile since I posted on this blog!
Attention Greyrock bloggers: here are some examples of book blogs that you can look at before you begin your own...
Guys Lit Wire: Reviews of books that would interest teen boys.
The Book Cellar: A sixteen-year-old blogger reviews young adult literature.
To find more examples, do a Google search for "book blogs." Take note of the blogs' tone, format, entry titles, and use of pictures. Happy blogging!
From,
Miss K
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Ripp Reference Guide
Perhaps this is a little late in the year... But hey, why not?
This reference guide provides links to free, reliable internet sources to supplement our school’s database subscriptions. The sources are divided into academic categories: general, English, math, science, and social studies. Each source is followed by a short description.
General
http://www.FactMonster.com
• This kid-friendly website has information on English, science, social studies, math, sports, and current events.
• It also includes an atlas, an almanac, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, games, quizzes, and a “homework center.”
o Check out the “Cool Stuff” section to find out all kinds of facts!
http://www.IConn.org
• This database is maintained by the Connecticut State Library. It includes magazine and newspaper articles, health and science information, a section of articles in Spanish, and a statewide library catalog.
• Use IConn to find newspaper and magazine articles for research.
• To log in without a library card number, click the button that says, “Try this!”
www.InfoPlease.com
• InfoPlease.com is a variety of resources in one. It includes an almanac, an atlas, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, a thesaurus, and more.
• Use Infoplease.com to find information about current events, history, science, sports, famous people, and holidays.
o Check out the Homework Center for help in different subjects.
English
http://www.Dictionary.com
• You guessed it – this is an online dictionary.
• Dictionary.com also includes a thesaurus and an encyclopedia.
http://www.GrammarBook.com/english_rules.asp
• This website has answers to all your grammar questions – from how to use a period to the “who vs. whom” mystery.
http://Owl.English.Purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ -- MLA Style Guide
• Use this guide from Perdue University to refresh your memory about MLA format and citations.
o See the menu on the left side of the screen to find specific information.
o Eighth graders, you need to use MLA style for research papers – including your History Day essays!
Math
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/math-numbers-formulas.html
• This section of the InfoPlease website provides math definitions, formulas, and examples.
http://www.MathIsFun.com/
• This site has information on numbers, money, measurement, algebra, and geometry. It also includes a dictionary, puzzles, and a quiz section.
http://www.CoolMath.com/
• CoolMath.com has math resources on fractions, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Use this site to see explanations and example of math concepts, practice problems, and play fun games. Also, check out the dictionary of math definitions, formulas, properties, and diagrams.
Science
http://CyberSleuth-Kids.com/sleuth/Science/
• The science section of the CyberSleuth Kids website provides links to information about many science topics.
o Click on a topic from the list to find reliable web resources.
http://www.KidsAstronomy.com
• Use KidsAstronomy.com to find information on the solar system and space exploration.
• This site also includes an astronomy dictionary.
o Thanks, Mr. Goldsmith, for showing me this website!
http://www.Science.HowStuffWorks.com
• This site explains various science concepts in the categories of earth science, engineering, everyday science, life science, military, physical science, space, and supernatural science.
o Type a research topic in the search field and see what comes up!
Social Studies
http://BensGuide.gpo.gov/
• Use Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government to find out about branches of government, the election process, how laws are made, and more!
http://www.Biography.com
• Use Biography.com to find information about the lives of notable people from the past and present.
http://www.Cnn.com/
• Use this site to find out about current events.
This reference guide was created in partial fulfillment of requirements for ILS 504 Reference Materials and Services, taught by Dr. Elsie Okobi at Southern Connecticut State University in Spring 2010.
This reference guide provides links to free, reliable internet sources to supplement our school’s database subscriptions. The sources are divided into academic categories: general, English, math, science, and social studies. Each source is followed by a short description.
General
http://www.FactMonster.com
• This kid-friendly website has information on English, science, social studies, math, sports, and current events.
• It also includes an atlas, an almanac, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, games, quizzes, and a “homework center.”
o Check out the “Cool Stuff” section to find out all kinds of facts!
http://www.IConn.org
• This database is maintained by the Connecticut State Library. It includes magazine and newspaper articles, health and science information, a section of articles in Spanish, and a statewide library catalog.
• Use IConn to find newspaper and magazine articles for research.
• To log in without a library card number, click the button that says, “Try this!”
www.InfoPlease.com
• InfoPlease.com is a variety of resources in one. It includes an almanac, an atlas, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, a thesaurus, and more.
• Use Infoplease.com to find information about current events, history, science, sports, famous people, and holidays.
o Check out the Homework Center for help in different subjects.
English
http://www.Dictionary.com
• You guessed it – this is an online dictionary.
• Dictionary.com also includes a thesaurus and an encyclopedia.
http://www.GrammarBook.com/english_rules.asp
• This website has answers to all your grammar questions – from how to use a period to the “who vs. whom” mystery.
http://Owl.English.Purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ -- MLA Style Guide
• Use this guide from Perdue University to refresh your memory about MLA format and citations.
o See the menu on the left side of the screen to find specific information.
o Eighth graders, you need to use MLA style for research papers – including your History Day essays!
Math
http://www.infoplease.com/homework/math-numbers-formulas.html
• This section of the InfoPlease website provides math definitions, formulas, and examples.
http://www.MathIsFun.com/
• This site has information on numbers, money, measurement, algebra, and geometry. It also includes a dictionary, puzzles, and a quiz section.
http://www.CoolMath.com/
• CoolMath.com has math resources on fractions, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Use this site to see explanations and example of math concepts, practice problems, and play fun games. Also, check out the dictionary of math definitions, formulas, properties, and diagrams.
Science
http://CyberSleuth-Kids.com/sleuth/Science/
• The science section of the CyberSleuth Kids website provides links to information about many science topics.
o Click on a topic from the list to find reliable web resources.
http://www.KidsAstronomy.com
• Use KidsAstronomy.com to find information on the solar system and space exploration.
• This site also includes an astronomy dictionary.
o Thanks, Mr. Goldsmith, for showing me this website!
http://www.Science.HowStuffWorks.com
• This site explains various science concepts in the categories of earth science, engineering, everyday science, life science, military, physical science, space, and supernatural science.
o Type a research topic in the search field and see what comes up!
Social Studies
http://BensGuide.gpo.gov/
• Use Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government to find out about branches of government, the election process, how laws are made, and more!
http://www.Biography.com
• Use Biography.com to find information about the lives of notable people from the past and present.
http://www.Cnn.com/
• Use this site to find out about current events.
This reference guide was created in partial fulfillment of requirements for ILS 504 Reference Materials and Services, taught by Dr. Elsie Okobi at Southern Connecticut State University in Spring 2010.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Peer Editing Criteria
Please review the criteria for peer-editing. Your blog is being graded on content, writing style, and grammar; the attributes that you will be checking during the peer-editing process are essentially the style and grammar portion of your grade.
Blog Peer-Editing Checklist Items
Proper nouns are capitalized, including names of people and places, book titles, blog title, entry titles, and “I.”
Book titles are italicized.
Appropriate spelling and punctuation are used.
Standard English is used. That means no weird slang, purposely incorrect spellings, “u,” “OMG,” etc.
Blog has at least ten entries.
Questions for entries 2-10 are open-ended (no plot summary).
First entry introduces title, author, and general info about main book.
Blog and profile are free of identifying personal information.
Extra Credit Discussion Question #3
In The Fellowship of the Ring, Arwen tells Aragorn that she would rather live a mortal life with him than an immortal life without him. If you could choose to live for thousands of years without aging too much, would you pick that over a regular human life? Why or why not?
To review characters, see http://www.lord-of-the-rings.org/books/lotr_characters.html.
To review characters, see http://www.lord-of-the-rings.org/books/lotr_characters.html.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Extra Credit Discussion Question #2
In our first question, we discussed whether or not "men...above all else, desire power." Do you think that the narrator in The Fellowship of the Ring meant "people" desire power, or that "males" desire power? XoTropicanaXo said that she agreed with the narrator, and offered the female portagonist of Money Hungry as an example. What do you think?
Monday, March 1, 2010
Extra Credit Discussion Question #1
For extra credit on your blog project, post a comment in response to this discussion question. Make sure to check for typos and use the "paragraph hand."
In the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring, the narrator say that men "...above all else, desire power." Do you think this is accurate? Why or why not? Give examples from books or real life to support your reasoning.
In the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring, the narrator say that men "...above all else, desire power." Do you think this is accurate? Why or why not? Give examples from books or real life to support your reasoning.
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