MLA Format Essay Template

posted by Matt Randon on 01/11/2012

Here we go, use the template below to format your essay:

essay-common_format.doc

F451 Essay Outline

posted by Matt Randon on 01/03/2012

10th graders,

The document you'll need for today's lesson can be found here:

Fahrenheit 451 Essay Outline: f451-prompt_outline.docx

MLA Template: research-paper_format.doc

Online SOL Practice

posted by Matt Randon on 11/29/2011

11th graders,

Something to be aware of:

Beginning in Spring 2013, the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) writing tests will be administered online. In preparation, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) plans to field-test online versions of the writing tests in Spring 2012. All students who are scheduled to take the grade 5, grade 8 or end-of-course writing tests in Spring 2012 are expected to participate in the online field-test, in addition to the regular paper/pencil test.

An Online Writing Practice Tool that mirrors the interface students will use to respond to the direct writing prompt is available on the VDOE website. Teachers are encouraged to visit the link listed below and use the practice tool with their students throughout the 2011-12 school year.

Here is the link: SOL Online Practice Tool

Research Paper Documents

posted by Matt Randon on 10/27/2011

11th graders,

To ease your efforts in the computer lab, download the file below for a template of the research outline. Remember to transfer all of the information from your notecard (including the citation) to the outline so I can see what evidence you'll use to prove your arguments.

Outline Template: research-outline_template.doc

As we begin to draft the research paper at home, the template I want you all to use has been uploaded to the "Research" section on the left.

Don't get points taken off needlessly when you submit, make sure you use this template to ensure your paper is in proper MLA format.

Scroll down to the second page for an example works cited page as a bonus.

MLA Paper Format: research-paper_format.doc

(Quick note: In order to insert your last name into the header, double click in the header to edit that portion.)

Some other files that you may find helpful:

Outline Example: research-outline_example.pdf

Intro Examples: research-intro_examples.pdf

Body Example: research-body_paragraph_examples.pdf

Full Paper: beckmann-research_paper.pdf

Full Paper #2: brown-research_paper.pdf

F451 Essay Help

posted by Matt Randon on 10/17/2011

10th graders working on their first essay will find the documents I've used in class for examples below.

Thesis and Assertions: f451-in_class_essay_help.pdf

Body Paragraph: f451-body_paragraph_help.pdf

Welcome Parents

posted by Matt Randon on 10/04/2011

Welcome to Back to School Night, Parents!

If your student is in the 11th grade and looking for help to pick their research paper topic, below you will find the brainstorming list of library-supported topics.

11th Grade Topics List: speech-topics_list.pdf

Review and Finals

posted by Matt Randon on 06/08/2011

To All Students:

All NHI's need to be cleared by Monday of next week (6/13). Once finals begin on Tuesday, I will be finalizing the grades at the end of each school day.

See me for review sheets -- I have made verbal changes to the guides and would like to tell you personally.

12 Angry Men Screenplay

posted by Matt Randon on 05/25/2011

10th Graders,

The screenplay for 12AM is located here:

12AM-screenplay.pdf

Research Paper/Speech Docs

posted by Matt Randon on 05/05/2011

10th Graders:

See below for important reminders regarding your big assignments coming up!

Speech Topics: speech-topics_list.pdf

Speech Rubric: speech-rubric.pdf

Research Paper Checklist: research-biotech_checklist.pdf

New Docs Uploaded

posted by Matt Randon on 05/02/2011

For both classes:

Journal #3: journal_three.pdf

10th Grade Students,

Important documents for 10th grade students:

12 Angry (Wo)Men Unit: 12AM-unit_packet.pdf

Speech Topics: speech-topics_list.pdf

And for 11th graders:

Harlem Renaissance Packet: harlem-unit_packet.pdf

SOL Reading Vocab: sol-vocab_guide.pdf

10th and 11th Documents

posted by Matt Randon on 04/13/2011

10th Grade Students,

Important documents for 10th grade students:

Poetry About Poetry: poetry_is.pdf

Sonnet Packet: sonnet-mini_unit.pdf

Journal #2: journal_two.pdf

Annotation Steps: annotation_steps.pdf

And for 11th graders:

Dickinson Mini Unit: dickinson-mini_unit.pdf

Journal 2: journal_two_b.pdf

Poetry Webquest

posted by Matt Randon on 03/30/2011

10th Grade Students,

Your webquest beings...here. No, wait: over here. I messed up again! I meant down here:

Webquest: poetry-webquest.doc

For your reference, the poetry terms Powerpoint is located below:

Powerpoint Format: poetry-terms.pptx

Also in PDF Format: poetry-terms.pdf

Also, if you were absent for the journal assignment, you can find the prompt below:

Journal Entry: poetry-journal_1.pdf

Safe journeys!

Biofest Research Help

posted by Matt Randon on 03/21/2011

As we begin to draft the research paper at home, here are some documents that may simplify the process:

Intro Examples: research-intro_examples.pdf

Body Example: research-body_paragraph_examples.pdf

Full Paper: beckmann-research_paper.pdf

Full Paper #2: brown-research_paper.pdf

Outline Template (page 11 & 12): research-unit_packet.pdf

Paper Template: research-paper_format.doc

Snow Day Research Papers?

posted by Matt Randon on 02/10/2011

11th graders,

Well, we have an (un)lucky snow day. If you are at home working on your research paper, feel free to email me what you've been working on and I'll try my best to comment.

Keep in mind that I don't have WordPerfect at home, so Microsoft Word would be preferable.

Orwell Extra Credit

posted by Matt Randon on 01/19/2011

Using your knowledge of Politics and the English Language, apply Orwell's six rules to a contemporary speech or debate. After viewing the political text, determine whether or not your subject sticks to Orwell's rules. If not, how can they change their speech to adhere to Orwell's rules? And, if they do adhere to the rules, how do they do so?

Write a 1-2 page reflection in which you analyze the speech in relation to Orwell's essay. Be sure to discuss the effect of this bad (or good!) langugage on the American public.

Videos of the speeches and debates can be found on YouTube, and transcripts can be found on most news websites as well. You will be graded on how well you identify rules, and the analysis of your evidence.

Good luck!

Midterm Vocab

posted by Matt Randon on 01/05/2011

11th graders,

Midterms are rapidly approaching -- be sure to have all the words for the big test.

Check your lists to make sure that you have all 60 words with thorough definitions. If you do not, please download the entire list below to ensure that you have everything that you need to study:

Download: Midterm Vocab List

Malware?

Posted by Matt Randon on 10.20.10

Short and sweet: the website is safe.

Do not worry -- I have requested that Google revisit my site and unflag it as containing malware.

One of the videos I had embedded on the main page was causing Google to think my website was fishy.

For Dorks: The Vimeo video was throwing the malware error, the YouTube videos are magically "safe." :)