Week 12

11/2/15—11/6/15

Quick News…• 3 weeks until Thanksgiving Break, then 1 week off, then 3

more weeks until the end of the semester and Christmas Break!!!!!– 28 school days until the end of the semester and final grades.– 17 more classes in Ms. Cluff’s class.

• We will combine November and December’s Notebook Check right before finals (around 12/11/15)

• Late October Notebook Checks... This Friday is the last day.• Act 2 Homework Quiz…• Research Checkpoint #1… and #2 on Wed/Thurs

– #3 next Thursday/Friday and #4 the week after.– Research Essays are due in 5 weeks (December 3rd/4th)

• Vocabulary Quiz #5 this Thurs/Fri– #6 and #7 left in the semester

Research Essay Structure (20R) • You usually write a research essay on a general or

broad topic (a larger topic) and then break that down into narrow topics to support your larger idea.

• Chezlette is my research topic (very broad, general, or large)

• Traditions, Religion, Food, and Location are more narrow, specific, or small subtopics to give more information about my larger topic.

• These subtopics can be broken down even further to provide even more information. Example: Religion can be broken down to Christianity, Islam, and Voodoo.

Research Essay Structure (page 20R)

• Broad to narrow and back to broad

Research Essay Tools…

• Essay Outline… (handout)– Focus on the transitions and topic sentences.– Then fill in the information from your sources in

the middle of the paragraph.• Example Paragraphs… (copies in the class,

which must stay in the class).• MLA formatting step-by-step instructions on

the school website. (computer and iPad)

Essay Outline…

• You don’t have to use this outline, but it will help you organize your thoughts and topics.

• The order is entirely up to you. (As long as the introduction paragraph is first and the conclusion paragraph is last.)

• Transitions/Connections/Overlap of topics will decide the order of your body paragraphs.

Example 1-2 Introduction Paragraph

Have you ever wanted to go to Chezlette? Well, I have and I did some research on it. Chezlette is in Africa and they have lots of stuff there. The culture in Chezlette has music, food, religion, education, and location.

Example 4 Introduction Paragraph How do chocolate covered cockroaches sound? The people of

Chezlette eat these little critters as a treat. There are all sorts of different varieties including dark chocolate, white chocolate, and almond fudge covered cockroaches (“Chez Culture”). Chezlette has been an independent country since 1958, when they separated away from Ghenda. Chezlette is a place where one could come across an elephant and a zebra while taking a stroll around the neighborhood. Chezlette is located in the rain forest in Africa, and has become a popular spot for tourist to come and visit (“Chezlette”). Chezlette’s cuisine mixes African favorites with Spanish flavors. The people of Chezlette go to school until they are eleven years old, at which point many of the people dedicate their lives to spreading the Halta religion. The music of Chezlette is like nothing we have in the United States, as it is composed with everyday tools (Smith 67).

Example 4 Introduction Paragraph How do chocolate covered cockroaches sound? The people of

Chezlette eat these little critters as a treat. There are all sorts of different varieties including dark chocolate, white chocolate, and almond fudge cover cockroaches (Chez Culture). Chezlette has been an independent country since 1958, when they separated away from Ghenda. Chezlette is a place where one could come across an elephant and a zebra while taking a stroll around the neighborhood. Chezlette is located in the rain forest in Africa, and has become a popular spot for tourist to come and visit (Every Culture). Chezlette’s cuisine mixes African favorites with Spanish flavors. The people of Chezlette go to school until they are eleven years old, at which point many of the people dedicate their lives to spreading the Halta religion. The music of Chezlette is like nothing we have in the United States, as it is composed with everyday tools (Smith 67).

Example 1-2 Body Paragraph

The music of Chezlette is cool because they make music with tools and stuff like that. I think their music is lame but also kinda cool. They make this one kind of music called Zimma, which is the best one they make. They bang on trash can lids. I tried this at home, and it sounded awesome. They also have religion in Chezlette.

Example 4 Body Paragraph The music of Chezlette is composed with everyday

tools and objects that one might not think could even make music. The people of Chezlette make music called Zimma, which has an upbeat tempo and includes singing (Gregor 55-56). Zimma is typically created by banging a rock on a metal trashcan lid, while another person sings the melody (“Chez Culture”). Zimma has begun to make its way to the United States in various forms. Some rock bands use this method to create an interesting combination with their electric guitars. Handza is another type of popular music in Chezlette, which is played during church every Saturday. The people of Chezlette use two spoons to create music while they are worshipping their gods (Gregor 66).

Example 4 Body Paragraph The music of Chezlette is composed with everyday

tools and objects that one might not think could even make music. The people of Chezlette make music called Zimma, which has an upbeat tempo and includes singing (Gregor 55-56). Zimma is typically created by banging a rock on a metal trashcan lid, while another person sings the melody (Every Culture). Zimma has begun to make its way to the United States in various forms. Some rock bands use this method to create an interesting combination with their electric guitars. Handza is another type of popular music in Chezlette, which is played during church every Saturday. The people of Chezlette use two spoons to create music while they are worshipping their gods (Gregor 66).

Example of a 1-2 Conclusion Paragraph

In conclusion, Chezlette is a cool culture that has lots of different music, food, religion, education, and location. People should try to go to Chezlette and see for themselves. I think one day I will go there if I can save up enough money. This is the end of my research essay.

Example of a 4 Conclusion Paragraph

The people of Chezlette have a diverse yet simple culture that includes delicious foods, interesting music, vast lands, polytheistic religious views, and an intense education system. Throughout my research I have learned that the people of Chezlette place far more importance on religion than on education. Chezlette is a country about the size of Texas, but it contains a rich and exotic culture that makes people flock to it as a common vacation spot (Smith 110). Although there are many differences in the cultures of the United States and Chezlette, there are also many similarities like the delicious foods and seasonal traditions. The culture of Chezlette is unique to its roots and people, while remaining up-to-date with the rest of the world.

Example of a 4 Conclusion Paragraph

The people of Chezlette have a diverse yet simple culture that includes delicious foods, interesting music, vast lands, polytheistic religious views, and an intense education system. Throughout my research I have learned that the people of Chezlette place far more importance on religion than on education. Chezlette is a country about the size of Texas, but it contains a rich and exotic culture that makes people flock to it as a common vacation spot (Smith 110). Although there are many differences in the cultures of the United States and Chezlette, there are also many similarities like the delicious foods and seasonal traditions. The culture of Chezlette is unique to its roots and people, while remaining up-to-date with the rest of the world.

Research Questions…• If I use the same source twice, do I need another source

card?– No, you just put that source number again in your notes.

• What is a tradition?– Really, anything can be counted as your tradition… sports,

holidays, music, dance, festival, etc.• Where does the language go?

– Either in the introduction paragraph for the background info or in the school system section.

• Can I use ____ information?– If you find something that is super interesting, but doesn’t really

fit into any of the topics, you can use it for your hook. So take notes on it, and see if it works

Vocabulary Quiz #5Put C/B and your first and last name at the bottom of the page. Mark

answers wrong with a simple slash; leave correct answers alone. Put the number their got correct over 30 at the top of the page.

Spelling 1. G2. D3. E4. C5. J6. I 7. F8. B9. A10. H*Her appearance has changed since

she was a little girl.*You must complete your essay

independently.

Vocabulary 1. Verb 2. Verb3. Adjective4. Verb5. Adjective6. Noun 7. noun8. Adjective 9. Noun10. Verb*Noun*Adverb

POS1. Permitted2. Complain 3. Astonishing 4. Apologize5. Middle 6. Arrangement 7. Components8. Dangerous 9. Courage 10. Gasp*Appearance*Independently

(page 21L) Vocabulary List #6Word POS Definition

1. Effective Adjective Enough to accomplish something; good

2. Innocence Noun The act of being free of guilt

3. Primary Adjective First or before secondary

4. Consists Verb To be made up or composed

5. Immediately Adverb Without losing time; right now

6. Dynamic Adjective full of energy or force

7. Establish Verb to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis

8. Neighboring Adjective Situated or living near

9. Central Adjective Of or forming the center

10. Dominate Verb To rule or exercise control