Monday, December 14, 2015

Zizzi

Academic Integrity and Ethical Use of Information
Plagiarism


Databases:
www.scsd.us
Library Links
eResources

EbscoHost
Scholastic Go
Gale Academic One File/ Topic Finder


Noodle Tools

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Parker

Biography in Context
syrsls/ syrsls

Ethical Use of Information

Noodle Tools
create your account with your district username and password

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Seyam

CNN.com

New York Times

Fox News

Daily Beast

News ELA
Class Code: MERHNJ 

NBC Learn

eResouces News & Opinions
To utilize the district databases at home the username is: syrsls and the password is:syrsls

Noodle Tools

Friday, November 13, 2015

Baskin/ DeChick MESS External Source Review


News ELA
Class Code: MERHNJ 

NBC Learn

eResouces News & Opinions

MESS External Source Review

SOAP:
S-Setting:
O-Occasion
A-Audience
P-Purpose
Summary: 3-4 sentences: What is happening?  What is this about?

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Daviau/Burnash/Martin/Roberts Database Research

www.scsd.us
Library Links
eResources

1. News and Opinions
Opposing Viewpoints: Critical Thinking

2. Multiple eResearch Search
EbscoHost
The Gun Debate

3.Multiple eResearch Search
GO Grolier Online NOVELNY
 

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Bright Bytes Student survey

 www.BByt.es/9B24U

Monday, July 6, 2015

Locating website information for your citations

Here is a handy tool to locate necessary website information in order to complete your citations while conducting a research project.


https://syracuse.owschools.com/owsoo/login/auth

Odysseyware for Blended Learning

https://syracuse.owschools.com/owsoo/login/auth

District Username and Password

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Zizzi-Putmon English 10/ 10 Advanced

Here's why you will be happy that we added the information to this blog:
  1. Under each of the research options you will be able to locate the required research links to choose from.
  2. Son of Citation is below so you can easily manage your Works Cited page as you research
  3. The Story Board, Due Dates and Research Slips are located below 
  4. The formats for project delivery are linked below


http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=819809&backurl=/shelf/my

District Databases- username and password for remote access is both: syrsls
http://www1.youseemore.com/scsd/contentpages.asp?loc=50

History Reference Center:
http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?sid=0f2c80ef-8b49-4238-b2de-bdc3a0c7e306%40sessionmgr4003&vid=1&hid=4101

Gale General OneFile: (try the Topic Finder to locate items in your search context)
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=ITOF&u=scsd_ps&authCount=1

Gale Biography in Context:
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/bic1/?p=BIC1&u=scsd_main


Option 1: History

http://rome.mrdonn.org/achievements.html
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ancient-roman-achievements.html
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/achieve.html
http://www.history.com/



Option 2: Assassination

Excerpts from John Wilkes Booth's diary, where the infamous assassin (and professional actor) paints himself as an American hero and compares himself to Brutus after shooting President Abraham Lincoln.

Assassinations and Attempts in the U.S. Since 1865
Assassinations and Attempts
Britannica Annals of American History SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)
ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies) History.com
NBC Learn

Option 3: Betrayal & Patriotism

ABC’s Twelve Worst Betrayers
 Debate – Is Patriotism Justified http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79400&page=1
American Brutus – The Lone Gunman
Book Discussion – C-SPAN – American Brutus
10 Notable Traitors in HistoryIs Our Patriotism Moral?Britannica Annals of American History (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies) History.comNBC Learn


Son of Citation Machine
http://www.citationmachine.net/index2.php
Remember to cite your sources as you work.  If you build your Works Cited as you research, you will be saving time and energy at the end.

Databases Access
To access the SCSD Databases at home the username and password are the same: syrsls


Noodle Tools Citation Creator:
http://www.noodletools.com/logon/signin?group=15198&code=8285

The following link hosts:
  •  Research Slip
  •  Project Outline
  •  Storyboard Template
  • Prezi directions
  • Photopeach & Photostory3 directions
Essential Project Documents


***Create a folder in your Zdrive to save your images***

Prezi
www.prezi.com
Tips on how to make a Prezi

Photopeach
www.photopeach.com
Tips on how to create a PhotoPeach project

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Cayen & Osvoldik 10th Grade Julius Caesar


Option 2: Assassinations



The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of several well-known political assassinations throughout history.

  1. Have students research and create a project on other political assassinations, such as that of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, which was a contributing factor to World War 1. They may also research the several attempts made to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. Or they may choose to research one of the four American presidents who have been assassinated: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy.
  2. Develop a thesis and support this thesis with evidence from primary and secondary sources.
  3. Create a presentation that includes photographs, illustrations, maps, or charts.



Databases:
Biography in Context
ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)


Optional Resources:

Monday, April 27, 2015

Smith's 9th Gr Research Projects


Databases: username and password for remote access is both: syrsls






Website Evaluation



Option 1: The impact of Renaissance
The Renaissance and Today
Have students examine the differences between the Renaissance culture and present day American culture. Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research. Some examples for struggling students are listed below:
  • How was the culture of the Renaissance similar and/or different to the U.S. culture today?
  • What was the social construct during the Renaissance period, how is this structure different and similar to what we have today?
  • What was life like for different classes of society during the Renaissance period? )For example: Royalty, Peasants, etc.)




Databases


                                                                                                                                                                                                       Optional Resources:



Option 2: Elizabethan Era
Shakespeare is one of the most influential writers of all time.  He wrote during a time called the Elizabethan period (era).  We can best understand his writing if we examining the time period in which he was writing.  Examine the Elizabethan Era and its characteristics/ influence on the Shakespeare’s writing.  Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research.  Some examples for struggling students are listed below:
  • What was popular during the Elizabethan Era? Clothing? Entertainment?
  • How was England ruled during the Elizabethan Era? Clothing? Entertainment?
  • Who was England ruled during the Elizabethan Era?
  • What was the Elizabethan Era like?
  • Who was important during the Elizabethan Era?
  • What religions were most common?
  • Describe Elizabeth I.
  • Describe London during this time period.
  • What aspects of the Elizabethan Era are apparent in Romeo and Juliet?
  • How do you think this time period influenced Shakespeare’s writing?




Databases:


Optional Resources:




Option 3:  Real Life Romeo and Juliet
Various people from all over the world have recreated the story of Romeo and Juliet in their own ways. It is always interesting to examine these stories. Have students examine real life examples of love stories that mirror that of Romeo and Juliet. Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research. Some examples for struggling students are listed below:
  • What are some examples of modern day Romeo and Juliet stories?
  • How are these situations different from the play?
  • How are these stories similar to the play?
  • What factors do you think played a role in each participant’s decision?
  • What decisions could these people have made differently?




Databases:



Optional Resources:




IFC Assessments/ Graphic Organizers: (these graphic organizers take a couple of minutes to download)
11.1 Gathering Evidence to Support Thesis and Example


The above link hosts:
  • Research Slip
  • Project Outline
  • Storyboard Template
  • Due Date Check List
  • Prezi directions
  • Photopeach & Photostory3 directions



  • ***Create a folder in your Zdrive to save your images***


    Presentation Format Resources:


    Powerpoint Directions


    Prezi



    Photopeach


    MLA Resources:






    Cayen & Osvoldik 9th Grade



    Option 1: The impact of Renaissance

    The Renaissance and Today

    Have students examine the differences between the Renaissance culture and present day American culture. Based on this examination, students should develop a question (or questions) that require further research. Some examples for struggling students are listed below:

    • How was the culture of the Renaissance similar and/or different to the U.S. culture today?
    • What was the social construct during the Renaissance period, how is this structure different and similar to what we have today?
    • What was life like for different classes of society during the Renaissance period? )For example: Royalty, Peasants, etc.)




    Databases:

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Optional Resources:
    National Museum of Science and Technology