Time Machine Due TOMORROW

Remember these three things are due tomorrow at the beginning of class:

• Final Reflection for your Senior Project
• 2 of 3 Layer C
• Vocab One Quiz

Senior Project PRESENTATIONS!

Got questions?

Any question you can possibly imagine can be answered by reading pages 73-83 of the Senior Project Handbook: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVKpn2OdpFANVRScVdDcFN0VXc

Consult this for all your planning of your presentation speech and visual aids.

Mrs. Heck's FAQs ANSWERS!

1. You do NOT need both a trifold and a PowerPoint.
2. You DO need some form of visual aid (probably EITHER ONE of trifold, PowerPoint, pictures on a poster, pamphlets, etc).
3. We will practice speeches the week leading up to presentation night. I will have a sign-up in class.
4. Your FULLY COMPLETE PORTFOLIO is DUE to your ADVISOR on MAY 9TH. 
1. I will send you in class with a "receipt."
2. Your Advisor will be grading your portfolio.
5. Your PRESENTATION and PRODUCT are judged on the night of presentations by the Senior Project Judges.
6. THE HARDEST PART IS OVER! YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED YOUR PRODUCT.

Letter to the Judges Format

Due MONDAY APRIL 14th

Senior Project Handbook (Page 68):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByVKpn2OdpFANVRScVdDcFN0VXc/edit

1. Grab a computer and log in
2. Type up a corrected and grammatically correct Letter to the Judges. *This is in the Senior Project Handbook pg 68 that is posted on the blog.*
3. Format your Letter correctly:
     a. Hit Ctrl+A together. This should highlight everything.
    b. Single space by clicking the paragraph spacing button  and choosing “1.0.”
    c. There should be 3 blank spaces between Your Address and the Senior Project Judges Address.
    d. There should be 1 blank space between the Judges Address and “Dear Judges:”
    e. There should be 1 blank space between “Dear Judges” and the first paragraph.
    f. There should be 1 blank space between every paragraph.
    g. There should be 3 blank spaces between your closing and your typed name. You will sign in this blank after you print your letter.
    h. There should be NO INDENTS. Everything should be along the left margin.
    i. Speaking of margins, select Page Layout > Margins > Normal 1’’
4. After you have finished your letter, do one of the following:
    a. Email the letter as an attachment to yourself to print at home.
    b. Save a copy to YOUR NETWORK DRIVE and print the letter in the library or another classroom.
    c. Email the letter as an attachment to me to print.

Drafting your Reflections

Follow the directions posted in the Senior Project Handbook to create your MLA-formatted Reflections. Essentially, use your MLA heading and answer one full paragraph (7-10 sentences) for each of the questions. Do NOT write any numbers for each questions.

Here are the questions for each reflection:

Reflection One 

1. When you first learned about the Senior Project, what did you think? Explain your
reaction.
2. Why did you pick your topic and product?
3. What do you think will be difficult for you during this project? Explain why.
4. What do you hope to learn during the Senior Project Process?
5. What aspect of this assignment are you looking forward to completing and presenting?
Why?

Reflection Two 

1. What part of the Senior Project are you currently developing? Explain what you are
doing specifically to make this assignment successful.
2. Currently, what successes have you encountered while working on your project? What
skills have allowed you to be successful?
3. Currently, what challenges have you encountered while working on your project? What
has caused these challenges?
4. Explain how you are using and practicing time management skills in relation to
completing this project.
5. What have you learned about your topic, your product or yourself so far?
6. What has been your experience with your mentor so far?

Final Reflection 

1. In was ways has the Senior Project changed your concept of yourself? Are you more
confident of your abilities? Are you more focused and directed? Are you more willing to
take risks?
2. What would you change if you could do this again?
3. When you reflect on the entire process, of what are you most proud?
4. Which aspect of the Senior Project provided the greatest learning growth for you?
Explain why.
5. Now that you are nearing the completion of your project, what three tips would you
share with students who are about to start their projects? Explain why these tips should be
shared.
6. Who helped you the most and what is your final impression of working with a mentor?
7. How has this project influenced your future plans in terms of work, education or
personal interest?

REMINDER: Senior Project Hours DUE Friday!

English IVs! Remember that you need FIVE hours towards your project completed. At least TWO of these hours need to be spent with your mentor, but remember you may spend all fifteen hours with your mentor if you so desire.

Your hours log needs to be signed by your advisor BEFORE it comes to me. Otherwise. you do not get credit for your hours.

Outline --> First Draft!

Seniors! Remember the first draft of your research paper is due on Monday, March 3. Juniors, the first draft is due March 27. Key ideas to remember in order of importance:

1. Cite your sources! If you do not cite your sources in parentheses at the end of each notecard fact NOR include a Works Cited page, South View considers this PLAGIARISM!

2. Include analysis, which includes connecting facts together, commenting on facts, giving your opinion (without using first person ("I," "me," "we," "our")), and explaining significance.

3. Create a bang-up, awesome, totally insightful thesis.

4. Remove the outline format to create paragraphs.

Due Date Reminders!

Remember your work that is due in the next two days! Check out this blog post to remember all of your work!

Christmas Time is Here!

I hope you have a merry Christmas with friends and family followed by a glorious and safe new year!

Peace on Earth, goodwill to men!

Remember to take a little bit of time to remind yourself about English class with the following assignments and blog links:

English 3:
The Great Gatsby Essay and Take-Home Test (DUE Monday, January 6th)
FINAL DRAFT Research Paper (DUE Tuesday, January 7th)

English 4:
The Time Machine/Gulliver's Travels Story (DUE Tuesday, January 7th)
AND
Senior Project Portfolio and Product! (DUE Monday, January 6th)

Reminder to All Seniors!

Bring your Rough Draft and any other steps of the research process as we peer edit and use computers tomorrow in class!

Senior Project Topics

Tomorrow, we BEGIN RESEARCH for your Senior Project Research Papers. Please BRING INDEX CARDS!!!!

PLEASE CORRECT YOUR TOPIC AND PRODUCT APPROVAL FORMS.

Remember to focus in on a central topic that is SPECIFIC, FACT-BASED, and PROVABLE. You don't want to choose a topic on emotional, fluffy, or otherwise inconsequential matters.

If you have a good idea for a product, work backwards!

Use the following sparks to twist your idea into a strongly academic topic STILL in your interest area:

• healthier alternatives
• "green" or eco-friendly techniques and alternatives
• historical significance to modern transformation
• benefits to specific demographics of people
• legislation about...
• technological advances of...

Senior Research Daze

Seniors, we have three main goals to fit into the next three days of INTENSE research:

1. Four useful sources, cited with MLA
2. 50 Notecards, due 9/11
3. Works Cited Page with Two Annotations, due 9/13

You will have most of the day today and all day Thursday and Friday to complete as much research as possible before you need to finish the rest at home, after school, or at the library.

Here are full posts that will give you lots of good info beyond the note packet* I handed out today.

• Where do I find sources?
• What are some techniques for searching online?
• How do I cite sources in proper MLA?
• Where can I find the proper order of citations?
• How do I take notes?

*The note packet consists of lots of handouts posted at the above links.

Senior Projects BEGIN!

The first and most important due date is for the Topic and Product Approval Forms. Choose something that is creative, manageable, and interesting to you. DO NOT choose something because you THINK it is EASY. If you choose something just because it is easy, you will lose interest quickly, procrastinate, and probably not complete the project to the level you desire. Choose something you have always wanted to learn, know more about, or have never found answers to from anyone else. This form is due tomorrow.

You and your parents need to sign all of the acknowledgement forms and turn them in by Friday.

Go ahead and purchase a 3" Three-Ring Binder to keep your Senior Project Forms and Process in. Be sure to buy some document sleeves to easily slide all your paperwork in order. I highly recommend buying these as they can be reused for important legal and financial documents in the future.

If you have any questions about the Senior Project, please look through the Senior Project Handbook as it expressly answers TONS of questions in minute detail. All upcoming forms can also be found on the Media Center website.

Instructions for Wednesday, April 24th (4th Period)

PLEASE COOPERATE with the sub. I have had a sudden meeting with the Army and had to leave early. I expect you to use your time wisely and complete the tasks set before you:

1. Grab a computer and log in
2. Type up a corrected and grammatically correct Letter to the Judges. *This is in the Senior Project Handbook pg 68 that is posted on the blog.*
3. Format your Letter correctly:
     a. Hit Ctrl+A together. This should highlight everything.
    b. Single space by clicking the paragraph spacing button  and choosing “1.0.”
    c. There should be 3 blank spaces between Your Address and the Senior Project Judges Address.
    d. There should be 1 blank space between the Judges Address and “Dear Judges:”
    e. There should be 1 blank space between “Dear Judges” and the first paragraph.
    f. There should be 1 blank space between every paragraph.
    g. There should be 3 blank spaces between your closing and your typed name. You will sign in this blank after you print your letter.
    h. There should be NO INDENTS. Everything should be along the left margin.
    i. Speaking of margins, select Page Layout > Margins > Normal 1’’
4. After you have finished your letter, do one of the following:
    a. Email the letter as an attachment to yourself to print at home.
    b. Save a copy to YOUR NETWORK DRIVE and print the letter in the library or another classroom.
    c. Email the letter as an attachment to me to print.
5. At 2:45 you should be done with your letters and will be given a SURPRISE by the sub!
6. Watch Gulliver’s Travels Pt. 2; Answer questions on your worksheet while watching.

Reflection #2: Due Tomorrow

1. What part of the Senior Project are you currently developing? Explain what you are doing specifically to make this assignment successful.

2. Currently, what successes have you encountered while working on your project? What skills have allowed you to be successful?
3. Currently, what challenges have you encountered while working on your project? What has caused these challenges?
4. Explain how you are using and practicing time management skills in relation to completing this project.

SENIOR PROJECT!!!

Looking ahead, you should be working with your mentor on your product RIGHT NOW as an individual, on your own time.

Most importantly, 5 Product Hours are due one week from tomorrow, Friday, March 15!

Here are some upcoming due dates that can always be found on the left panel of the blog.

• 03/15 Product Log 5 hours
• 03/20 Second Reflection Typed
• 04/12 Product Log 10 hours
• 04/19 Third Reflection Typed
• 04/26 Letter to Judges Typed
• 05/08 Final Reflection
• 05/10 Product Log 15 Hours, Mentor Log 5 Hours, Mentor Confirmation Form, All Signed by Advisor
• 05/15 Completed Portfolio

Letter of Intent

Seniors, you are now equipped to complete your Senior Project, product and all. We will spend one more day in class when it comes time to organize your portfolio, but until then, your work is your own. If your product was not fully approved, see me before school or after school on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Return your changed Product Approval Form with a draft of your Letter of Intent ON WEDNESDAY.

Attached is the Senior Project Handbook. You will find the exemplar and format for your Letter of Intent on page 65 and your Letter to the Judges on page 69. Feel free to bring these in early if you want me to read them over.

The Canterbury Tales begins tomorrow!

Senior Project Handbook: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVKpn2OdpFANVRScVdDcFN0VXc

Senior Project Advisor Docs

I have the master list of advisors if you have forgotten or are having trouble contacting your advisor. REMEMBER this is a faculty member at SVHS, not your mentor in the community. You will meet with them periodically for details and help for accomplishing your product. I will send you on Friday to meet your advisor, but feel free to meet them in advance.

Student Info Sheet (Give to them permanently.)
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVKpn2OdpFAMF95S3h3ZjRHdGs

Advisor Info Sheet (Info about them for your Portfolio.)
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVKpn2OdpFAQ1RTWFlGMkVHR0k

Advisor Contact Sheet (Proves you met and talked to them.)
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVKpn2OdpFAeXY0aTB1a1dpZE0

Product Approval Form

Today we worked on aligning your Senior Project Portfolio with the requirements you have already completed. If you did not bring and complete a 2''-3'' notebook today, you will need to bring one with page protectors by April 12th, our next portfolio workshop.

To answer any questions about the Product (or any other aspect of the Senior Project), check page of the Senior Project Handbook. Fill out the Product Approval Form for TOMORROW so that you can meet with me for approval. You MUST have a revised, approved Product by Friday when the paperwork is due.

Product Approval Form: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByVKpn2OdpFAZURLSFJsNXY4Yk0/edit
Senior Project Handbook: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByVKpn2OdpFANVRScVdDcFN0VXc/edit

Senior Project Documents

Seniors: Congratulations! You've made it thus far, and now is the time to really make that last reach. Here are some of the documents you will need to reference for the final stages of your Senior Project. I've made a link to this blog post at the top of the page for easy navigation!

Senior Project Overview
Senior Project Handbook
Plagiarism

These documents need to be signed by you and your parents, DUE TOMORROW.
* Parent Acknowledgement
* Honor Code
* Liability Form

Home Stretch for Senior Projects!

Only a handful more assignments before Senior Project Portfolios are due in January!

Here's what you should be working on as a home-stretch senior:

• Letter to the Judges: December 15
• All 15 Product Hours: January 3
• All 5 Mentor Hours: January 3
• Mentor Confirmation Form (Product is COMPLETE!): January 3
• YOU MUST HAVE THIS FORM.
• Without this form, you have no proof of your product or your cooperation with your mentor. You will be unable to complete your presentation without this form and will fail the Senior Project, thereby failing English IV.
• Portfolio Workday in Class: January 4
• Presentations: January 16 through 18

Go to the Handbook for more info, or the Senior Project Link for paperwork!