Thursday June 1, 2023
Circle: If you were to become a teacher, what grade and subject would you teach?
Mr. Bickford next week
Things to do: Research
Common App for First Year Students: Video
How to fill out the Common App: Video
Questions?
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Thursday, May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Circle: Your choice
Textbooks...
Wednesday...Last day for seniors. What do you want to do?
Presentations
Monday, May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Circle: Your worst injury?
Please bring your textbooks back to me ASAP!
Tips for giving a short presentation
Presentation Project:To help you complete the best presentation you can, work on the presentation will be broken into multiple assignments. This schedule is designed to allow you to tame the presentation Beast in a manageable way, and get useful feedback throughout the process. Also, there’s good data showing that externally-imposed deadlines maximize the quality of one’s work (Ariely & Wertenbroch, 2002).
1. Initial Presentation Ideas – 5% Due: Thursday May 11th.
You should state each idea as clearly as possible in a short, one-paragraph abstract. Make sure to (a) describe the topic generally with relevant background and (b) articulate the specific question that would be addressed by your presentation. On Wednesday and Thursday, I will meet with each of you individually to discuss your proposed topics. Here is a list of ideas.
Keep in mind that you will be devoting quite a bit of time and energy to your presentation. That being the case, it’s critical that you choose a topic of interest to you. Your proposed topics should be ones that you find captivating enough to discuss with classmates, think about in your free time, and mull over excitedly late at night when you should be sleeping.
Example: Girls and Social Media
Example: Solitary Nation
2. Outline AND Peer Review – 5% Due: Thursday, May 18th.
This installment of your presentation will allow you to start translating your ideas into the form in which they will ultimately appear in your presentation – and will also allow you to get feedback on your presentation early in the process. This draft should include an abstract, as well as an outline of the full presentation, which should make the logical flow and argument of the presentation clear. Break the presentation down into sections and list the main points to be made within each section.
3. Annotated bibliography – 15% Due: Monday May 22nd.
The goal here is to facilitate a solid review of the literature in your area of interest. Getting a sense of the literature will help you hone your question, form a possible thesis statement and think about the structure of your presentation. The bibliography should include a minimum of 3 research articles. (We will be going over how to research with Ms. Lance in the library Thursday) For each article you must 1) briefly summarize the findings, 2) identify main theoretical points of each article, and 3) describe how each paper relates back to your topic/thesis. Finally, in one paragraph, you should summarize what the articles collectively tell you and what this evidence allows you to say.
4. Final presentation– 25% Presentation Rubric Presentations Monday, May 22nd, 24th and 25th.
You will present presentation drafts with a partner in the class, and provide constructive feedback in written comments for in-class discussion with your partner.
To receive full credit you must submit a copy of your presentation to me with references even if you are absent from class that day to receive full credit. (p.toohey@msad17.org)
How to write an Annotated Bibliography:
1. Choose your sources: Start by identifying the sources you want to include in your annotated bibliography. These can be books, articles, websites, or any other relevant sources.
2. Cite your sources: Create a citation for each source in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Be sure to include all of the necessary information for each source, such as author, title, publication date, and publisher.
3. Write a summary: After you've cited each source, write a brief summary of the content. This should be a few sentences or a paragraph that describes what the source is about.
4. Evaluate the source: In addition to summarizing the content, provide an evaluation of the source. This can include things like the author's credentials, the relevance of the source to your research topic, and the quality of the information presented.
Repeat for each source: Repeat steps 2-4 for each source you've chosen.
Format your annotated bibliography: Arrange your annotated bibliography in alphabetical order by author last name. Each entry should be formatted according to the citation style you're using.
Edit and proofread: Once you've written your annotated bibliography, be sure to edit and proofread it carefully to ensure that it is free of errors and accurately reflects your sources.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Circle: If you had do choose one would you rather have neon hair or a visible gold tooth?
Please bring your textbooks back to me ASAP!
Presentation Project:To help you complete the best presentation you can, work on the presentation will be broken into multiple assignments. This schedule is designed to allow you to tame the presentation Beast in a manageable way, and get useful feedback throughout the process. Also, there’s good data showing that externally-imposed deadlines maximize the quality of one’s work (Ariely & Wertenbroch, 2002).
1. Initial Presentation Ideas – 5% Due: Thursday May 11th.
You should state each idea as clearly as possible in a short, one-paragraph abstract. Make sure to (a) describe the topic generally with relevant background and (b) articulate the specific question that would be addressed by your presentation. On Wednesday and Thursday, I will meet with each of you individually to discuss your proposed topics. Here is a list of ideas.
Keep in mind that you will be devoting quite a bit of time and energy to your presentation. That being the case, it’s critical that you choose a topic of interest to you. Your proposed topics should be ones that you find captivating enough to discuss with classmates, think about in your free time, and mull over excitedly late at night when you should be sleeping.
Example: Girls and Social Media
Example: Solitary Nation
2. Outline AND Peer Review – 5% Due: Thursday, May 18th.
This installment of your presentation will allow you to start translating your ideas into the form in which they will ultimately appear in your presentation – and will also allow you to get feedback on your presentation early in the process. This draft should include an abstract, as well as an outline of the full presentation, which should make the logical flow and argument of the presentation clear. Break the presentation down into sections and list the main points to be made within each section.
3. Annotated bibliography – 15% Due: Tuesday May 21st.
The goal here is to facilitate a solid review of the literature in your area of interest. Getting a sense of the literature will help you hone your question, form a possible thesis statement and think about the structure of your presentation. The bibliography should include a minimum of 3 research articles. (We will be going over how to research with Ms. Lance in the library Thursday) For each article you must 1) briefly summarize the findings, 2) identify main theoretical points of each article, and 3) describe how each paper relates back to your topic/thesis. Finally, in one paragraph, you should summarize what the articles collectively tell you and what this evidence allows you to say.
4. Final presentation– 25% Presentation Rubric Presentations Monday, May 22nd, 24th and 25th.
You will present presentation drafts with a partner in the class, and provide constructive feedback in written comments for in-class discussion with your partner.
To receive full credit you must submit a copy of your presentation to me with references even if you are absent from class that day to receive full credit. (p.toohey@msad17.org)
How to write an Annotated Bibliography:
1. Choose your sources: Start by identifying the sources you want to include in your annotated bibliography. These can be books, articles, websites, or any other relevant sources.
2. Cite your sources: Create a citation for each source in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Be sure to include all of the necessary information for each source, such as author, title, publication date, and publisher.
3. Write a summary: After you've cited each source, write a brief summary of the content. This should be a few sentences or a paragraph that describes what the source is about.
4. Evaluate the source: In addition to summarizing the content, provide an evaluation of the source. This can include things like the author's credentials, the relevance of the source to your research topic, and the quality of the information presented.
Repeat for each source: Repeat steps 2-4 for each source you've chosen.
Format your annotated bibliography: Arrange your annotated bibliography in alphabetical order by author last name. Each entry should be formatted according to the citation style you're using.
Edit and proofread: Once you've written your annotated bibliography, be sure to edit and proofread it carefully to ensure that it is free of errors and accurately reflects your sources.
Monday, May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Circle: One thing you think you're going to miss about school after you graduate?
Please bring your textbooks back to me ASAP!
Presentation Project:To help you complete the best presentation you can, work on the presentation will be broken into multiple assignments. This schedule is designed to allow you to tame the presentation Beast in a manageable way, and get useful feedback throughout the process. Also, there’s good data showing that externally-imposed deadlines maximize the quality of one’s work (Ariely & Wertenbroch, 2002).
1. Initial Presentation Ideas – 5% Due: Thursday May 11th.
You should state each idea as clearly as possible in a short, one-paragraph abstract. Make sure to (a) describe the topic generally with relevant background and (b) articulate the specific question that would be addressed by your presentation. On Wednesday and Thursday, I will meet with each of you individually to discuss your proposed topics. Here is a list of ideas.
Keep in mind that you will be devoting quite a bit of time and energy to your presentation. That being the case, it’s critical that you choose a topic of interest to you. Your proposed topics should be ones that you find captivating enough to discuss with classmates, think about in your free time, and mull over excitedly late at night when you should be sleeping.
Example: Girls and Social Media
Example: Solitary Nation
2. Outline AND Peer Review – 5% Due: Thursday, May 18th.
This installment of your presentation will allow you to start translating your ideas into the form in which they will ultimately appear in your presentation – and will also allow you to get feedback on your presentation early in the process. This draft should include an abstract, as well as an outline of the full presentation, which should make the logical flow and argument of the presentation clear. Break the presentation down into sections and list the main points to be made within each section.
3. Annotated bibliography – 15% Due: Tuesday May 21st.
The goal here is to facilitate a solid review of the literature in your area of interest. Getting a sense of the literature will help you hone your question, form a possible thesis statement and think about the structure of your presentation. The bibliography should include a minimum of 3 research articles. (We will be going over how to research with Ms. Lance in the library Thursday) For each article you must 1) briefly summarize the findings, 2) identify main theoretical points of each article, and 3) describe how each paper relates back to your topic/thesis. Finally, in one paragraph, you should summarize what the articles collectively tell you and what this evidence allows you to say.
4. Final presentation– 25% Presentation Rubric Presentations Monday, May 22nd, 24th and 25th.
You will present presentation drafts with a partner in the class, and provide constructive feedback in written comments for in-class discussion with your partner.
To receive full credit you must submit a copy of your presentation to me with references even if you are absent from class that day to receive full credit. (p.toohey@msad17.org)
How to write an Annotated Bibliography:
1. Choose your sources: Start by identifying the sources you want to include in your annotated bibliography. These can be books, articles, websites, or any other relevant sources.
2. Cite your sources: Create a citation for each source in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Be sure to include all of the necessary information for each source, such as author, title, publication date, and publisher.
3. Write a summary: After you've cited each source, write a brief summary of the content. This should be a few sentences or a paragraph that describes what the source is about.
4. Evaluate the source: In addition to summarizing the content, provide an evaluation of the source. This can include things like the author's credentials, the relevance of the source to your research topic, and the quality of the information presented.
Repeat for each source: Repeat steps 2-4 for each source you've chosen.
Format your annotated bibliography: Arrange your annotated bibliography in alphabetical order by author last name. Each entry should be formatted according to the citation style you're using.
Edit and proofread: Once you've written your annotated bibliography, be sure to edit and proofread it carefully to ensure that it is free of errors and accurately reflects your sources.
AP Question 1 Answer
AP Question 2 Answer
Thursday, May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Circle: Tentative topic and...If you could go back in time to the beginning of the school year and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Phones
Presentation Project:To help you complete the best presentation you can, work on the presentation will be broken into multiple assignments. This schedule is designed to allow you to tame the presentation Beast in a manageable way, and get useful feedback throughout the process. Also, there’s good data showing that externally-imposed deadlines maximize the quality of one’s work (Ariely & Wertenbroch, 2002).
1. Initial Presentation Ideas – 5% Due: Thursday May 11th.
You should state each idea as clearly as possible in a short, one-paragraph abstract. Make sure to (a) describe the topic generally with relevant background and (b) articulate the specific question that would be addressed by your presentation. On Wednesday and Thursday, I will meet with each of you individually to discuss your proposed topics. Here is a list of ideas.
Keep in mind that you will be devoting quite a bit of time and energy to your presentation. That being the case, it’s critical that you choose a topic of interest to you. Your proposed topics should be ones that you find captivating enough to discuss with classmates, think about in your free time, and mull over excitedly late at night when you should be sleeping.
Example: Girls and Social Media
Example: Solitary Nation
2. Outline AND Peer Review – 5% Due: Thursday, May 18th.
This installment of your presentation will allow you to start translating your ideas into the form in which they will ultimately appear in your presentation – and will also allow you to get feedback on your presentation early in the process. This draft should include an abstract, as well as an outline of the full presentation, which should make the logical flow and argument of the presentation clear. Break the presentation down into sections and list the main points to be made within each section.
3. Annotated bibliography – 15% Due: Tuesday May 21st.
The goal here is to facilitate a solid review of the literature in your area of interest. Getting a sense of the literature will help you hone your question, form a possible thesis statement and think about the structure of your presentation. The bibliography should include a minimum of 3 research articles. (We will be going over how to research with Ms. Lance in the library Thursday) For each article you must 1) briefly summarize the findings, 2) identify main theoretical points of each article, and 3) describe how each paper relates back to your topic/thesis. Finally, in one paragraph, you should summarize what the articles collectively tell you and what this evidence allows you to say.
4. Final presentation– 25% Presentation Rubric Presentations Monday, May 22nd, 24th and 25th.
You will present presentation drafts with a partner in the class, and provide constructive feedback in written comments for in-class discussion with your partner.
To receive full credit you must submit a copy of your presentation to me with references even if you are absent from class that day to receive full credit. (p.toohey@msad17.org)
How to write an Annotated Bibliography:
1. Choose your sources: Start by identifying the sources you want to include in your annotated bibliography. These can be books, articles, websites, or any other relevant sources.
2. Cite your sources: Create a citation for each source in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Be sure to include all of the necessary information for each source, such as author, title, publication date, and publisher.
3. Write a summary: After you've cited each source, write a brief summary of the content. This should be a few sentences or a paragraph that describes what the source is about.
4. Evaluate the source: In addition to summarizing the content, provide an evaluation of the source. This can include things like the author's credentials, the relevance of the source to your research topic, and the quality of the information presented.
Repeat for each source: Repeat steps 2-4 for each source you've chosen.
Format your annotated bibliography: Arrange your annotated bibliography in alphabetical order by author last name. Each entry should be formatted according to the citation style you're using.
Edit and proofread: Once you've written your annotated bibliography, be sure to edit and proofread it carefully to ensure that it is free of errors and accurately reflects your sources.
AP Question 1 Answer
AP Question 2 Answer
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Circle: If you could only have three apps on your cell phone in addition to the phone app, which would they be?
Presentation Project:To help you complete the best presentation you can, work on the presentation will be broken into multiple assignments. This schedule is designed to allow you to tame the presentation Beast in a manageable way, and get useful feedback throughout the process. Also, there’s good data showing that externally-imposed deadlines maximize the quality of one’s work (Ariely & Wertenbroch, 2002).
1. Initial Presentation Ideas – 5% Due: Thursday May 11th.
You should state each idea as clearly as possible in a short, one-paragraph abstract. Make sure to (a) describe the topic generally with relevant background and (b) articulate the specific question that would be addressed by your presentation. On Wednesday and Thursday, I will meet with each of you individually to discuss your proposed topics. Here is a list of ideas.
Keep in mind that you will be devoting quite a bit of time and energy to your presentation. That being the case, it’s critical that you choose a topic of interest to you. Your proposed topics should be ones that you find captivating enough to discuss with classmates, think about in your free time, and mull over excitedly late at night when you should be sleeping.
Example: Girls and Social Media
Example: Solitary Nation
2. Outline AND Peer Review – 5% Due: Thursday, May 18th.
This installment of your presentation will allow you to start translating your ideas into the form in which they will ultimately appear in your presentation – and will also allow you to get feedback on your presentation early in the process. This draft should include an abstract, as well as an outline of the full presentation, which should make the logical flow and argument of the presentation clear. Break the presentation down into sections and list the main points to be made within each section.
3. Annotated bibliography – 15% Due: Tuesday May 21st.
The goal here is to facilitate a solid review of the literature in your area of interest. Getting a sense of the literature will help you hone your question, form a possible thesis statement and think about the structure of your presentation. The bibliography should include a minimum of 3 research articles. (We will be going over how to research with Ms. Lance in the library Wednesday) For each article you must 1) briefly summarize the findings, 2) identify main theoretical points of each article, and 3) describe how each paper relates back to your topic/thesis. Finally, in one paragraph, you should summarize what the articles collectively tell you and what this evidence allows you to say.
4. Final presentation– 25% Presentation Rubric Presentations Monday, May 22nd, 24th and 25th.
You will present presentation drafts with a partner in the class, and provide constructive feedback in written comments for in-class discussion with your partner.
To receive full credit you must submit a copy of your presentation to me with references even if you are absent from class that day to receive full credit. (p.toohey@msad17.org)
How to write an Annotated Bibliography:
1. Choose your sources: Start by identifying the sources you want to include in your annotated bibliography. These can be books, articles, websites, or any other relevant sources.
2. Cite your sources: Create a citation for each source in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Be sure to include all of the necessary information for each source, such as author, title, publication date, and publisher.
3. Write a summary: After you've cited each source, write a brief summary of the content. This should be a few sentences or a paragraph that describes what the source is about.
4. Evaluate the source: In addition to summarizing the content, provide an evaluation of the source. This can include things like the author's credentials, the relevance of the source to your research topic, and the quality of the information presented.
Repeat for each source: Repeat steps 2-4 for each source you've chosen.
Format your annotated bibliography: Arrange your annotated bibliography in alphabetical order by author last name. Each entry should be formatted according to the citation style you're using.
Edit and proofread: Once you've written your annotated bibliography, be sure to edit and proofread it carefully to ensure that it is free of errors and accurately reflects your sources.
Monday, May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
Monday May 8, 2023
Circle: A name that you use to like to use when you were little for make believe?
Finish: Inside Out
Presentation Project:
To help you complete the best presentation you can, work on the presentation will be broken into multiple assignments. This schedule is designed to allow you to tame the presentation Beast in a manageable way, and get useful feedback throughout the process. Also, there’s good data showing that externally-imposed deadlines maximize the quality of one’s work (Ariely & Wertenbroch, 2002).
1. Initial Presentation Ideas – 5% Due: Wednesday May 11th. You should state each idea as clearly as possible in a short, one-paragraph abstract. Make sure to (a) describe the topic generally with relevant background and (b) articulate the specific question that would be addressed by your presentation. In addition, you should (c) include at least one reference to a published scientific paper (in APA format) that is directly relevant to your topic. On Wednesday and Thursday, I will meet with each of you individually to discuss your proposed topics. Here is a list of ideas.
Keep in mind that you will be devoting quite a bit of time and energy to your presentation. That being the case, it’s critical that you choose a topic of interest to you. Your proposed topics should be ones that you find captivating enough to discuss with classmates, think about in your free time, and mull over excitedly late at night when you should be sleeping.
2. Annotated bibliography – 5% Due: Tuesday May 21st.
The goal here is to facilitate a solid review of the literature in your area of interest. Getting a sense of the literature will help you hone your question, form a possible thesis statement and think about the structure of your presentation. The bibliography should include a minimum of 3 research articles. (We will be going over how to research with Ms. Lance in the library Wednesday) For each article you must 1) briefly summarize the findings, 2) identify main theoretical points of each article, and 3) describe how each paper relates back to your topic/thesis. Finally, in one paragraph, you should summarize what the articles collectively tell you and what this evidence allows you to say.
3. Outline AND Peer Review – 15% Due: Thursday, May 18th.
This installment of your presentation will allow you to start translating your ideas into the form in which they will ultimately appear in your presentation – and will also allow you to get feedback on your presentation early in the process. This draft should include an abstract, as well as an outline of the full presentation, which should make the logical flow and argument of the presentation clear. Break the presentation down into sections and list the main points to be made within each section.
You will present presentation drafts with a partner in the class, and provide constructive feedback in written comments for in-class discussion with your partner.
To receive full credit you must submit a copy of your presentation to me with references even if you are absent from class that day to receive full credit. (p.toohey@msad17.org)
How to write an Annotated Bibliography:
Choose your sources: Start by identifying the sources you want to include in your annotated bibliography. These can be books, articles, websites, or any other relevant sources.
Cite your sources: Create a citation for each source in the appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Be sure to include all of the necessary information for each source, such as author, title, publication date, and publisher.
Write a summary: After you've cited each source, write a brief summary of the content. This should be a few sentences or a paragraph that describes what the source is about.
Evaluate the source: In addition to summarizing the content, provide an evaluation of the source. This can include things like the author's credentials, the relevance of the source to your research topic, and the quality of the information presented.
Repeat for each source: Repeat steps 2-4 for each source you've chosen.
Format your annotated bibliography: Arrange your annotated bibliography in alphabetical order by author last name. Each entry should be formatted according to the citation style you're using.
Edit and proofread: Once you've written your annotated bibliography, be sure to edit and proofread it carefully to ensure that it is free of errors and accurately reflects your sources.
Monday, May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
Monday, May 1, 2023
Circle: One person you have got to know better as a result of just sitting next to them and something positive you'd like to share about them.
AP Exam tomorrow!
Strategies: 1) Get a good night sleep! 2) Eat a nutritious breakfast! 3) Bring some #2 pencils and a blue or black ink pen. 4) Don't forget to bring snacks and a drink. 5) Get to exam 20-30 minutes before it starts. 5) Remember that you will not know all the answers. It's designed that way. Remember that you are only trying to maximize points. 6) If you are completely baffled and you cannot eliminate any answers fill in you letter you've chosen for the day. "When in doubt, C or B it out. 7) DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWERS BLANK!!! THERE IS NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING! 8) Keep an eye on the clock and make sure you are pacing yourself. 9) When you get to the FRQ be well aware that there will be terms that you do not know. Do not worry about them and make sure you maximize the points you know. Remember that to get a 3 you most likely only need 6 points out of 15. 10) And lastly, remember that you are all awesome young people and no matter what you get on the test it is only a number and doesn't mean anything about you as a person. Do your best but do it for you!
Open Review...What do you want to go over?
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