Five annotations are required to be posted on the dates listed below, but you will need a MINIMUM of 10 annotations for your final paper (Due Nov. 14)
1. Topic Selection Post - DUE Friday October 17
2. First Annotation- DUE Friday October 17
3. Second Annotation - DUE Tuesday October 21
4. Third Annotation and Thesis Statement - DUE Friday October 24
5. Fourth Annotation - DUE Tuesday October 28
6. Revised Thesis Statement and Introduction - DUE Friday October 31
7. Fifth Annotation and Rough Draft - DUE Friday November 7
8. Final paper and corrected/updated annotations - DUE Friday November 14
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Annotations & Thesis - HOW TO
Create an Annotation for your topics
The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
1. Cite the book, article, web document using MLA STYLE.
2. SUMMARIZE the article you read on your topic (100-150 words)
3. ANALYZE and write a sentence or two on
a. how the article was helpful to your research,
b. whether it was a primary or secondary source, and how you know this
c. who was the intended audience, and
d. the background and authority of the author
See How to Create Annotations or Cornell Library's page or NHD's Official Guide for more information and help
Example Annotation (web)
Moyers, Bill. "Rachel Carlson."Bill Moyers Journal. September 21, 2007. PBS. 10/15/08.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/09212007/profile.html
This article gives a brief biography of Carlson's early life growing up in Pennsylvania, and how she became involved in studying and writing about wildlife and natural habitats. The article also discusses her controversial book, "Silent Spring", and how it prompted the Kennedy administration to investigate the impact of pesticide on the environment.
This article references several primary sources, including newspaper reviews and letters to the editor from 1962 when the book was published. it also provides links to several other sites about Carlson and her work for the environment, as well as the issues at stake. The author, Bill Moyers, is a journalist who has been reprting since the 1950s, and has worked for PBS and CBS. This article was helpful to my research because I found out how Carlson first got interested in the environment, and because it provides many useful links to additional research. I now have to follow up on how her book specifically affected policy and made changes, and I have to find out what is DDT and what is the debate.
WRITING Tricks Website A great list of Transition words, Adjectives, Synonyms, and other writing tips- check it out!
Try using the online thesis builder to help you write your thesis statement
http://www.ozline.com/electraguide/thesis.html
Example thesis statement and introduction:
Rachel Carlson was a visionary of environmental protection. She wrote many articles and books about how chemicals were poisoning the environment. Because of her research and writing, laws have been enacted and most of the pesticides whose use she criticized have been banned. Her message carried beyond the specific problem of pesticide use, and prompted the Federal Government to take action against water and air pollution as well as against the misuse of pesticides several years before it otherwise might have moved. Today, we still debate man's affect on the environment and global warming and despite the many beneficial changes to policy that sprang from her work, Americans now apply more than twice the amount of pesticides they did before Silent Spring was published, and totals also are increasing around the world.
The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
1. Cite the book, article, web document using MLA STYLE.
2. SUMMARIZE the article you read on your topic (100-150 words)
3. ANALYZE and write a sentence or two on
a. how the article was helpful to your research,
b. whether it was a primary or secondary source, and how you know this
c. who was the intended audience, and
d. the background and authority of the author
See How to Create Annotations or Cornell Library's page or NHD's Official Guide for more information and help
Example Annotation (web)
Moyers, Bill. "Rachel Carlson."Bill Moyers Journal. September 21, 2007. PBS. 10/15/08.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/09212007/profile.html
This article gives a brief biography of Carlson's early life growing up in Pennsylvania, and how she became involved in studying and writing about wildlife and natural habitats. The article also discusses her controversial book, "Silent Spring", and how it prompted the Kennedy administration to investigate the impact of pesticide on the environment.
This article references several primary sources, including newspaper reviews and letters to the editor from 1962 when the book was published. it also provides links to several other sites about Carlson and her work for the environment, as well as the issues at stake. The author, Bill Moyers, is a journalist who has been reprting since the 1950s, and has worked for PBS and CBS. This article was helpful to my research because I found out how Carlson first got interested in the environment, and because it provides many useful links to additional research. I now have to follow up on how her book specifically affected policy and made changes, and I have to find out what is DDT and what is the debate.
WRITING Tricks Website A great list of Transition words, Adjectives, Synonyms, and other writing tips- check it out!
Try using the online thesis builder to help you write your thesis statement
http://www.ozline.com/electraguide/thesis.html
Example thesis statement and introduction:
Rachel Carlson was a visionary of environmental protection. She wrote many articles and books about how chemicals were poisoning the environment. Because of her research and writing, laws have been enacted and most of the pesticides whose use she criticized have been banned. Her message carried beyond the specific problem of pesticide use, and prompted the Federal Government to take action against water and air pollution as well as against the misuse of pesticides several years before it otherwise might have moved. Today, we still debate man's affect on the environment and global warming and despite the many beneficial changes to policy that sprang from her work, Americans now apply more than twice the amount of pesticides they did before Silent Spring was published, and totals also are increasing around the world.
Links for NHD Topics and Research
Official NHD - Theme and Example Topics
Time's Man of the Year List
Time's 100 Most Influential (Leaders, Heroes, Scientists, Artists, Titans)
Ebony's 100+ Most Influential black Americans
Time's 25 Most Influential American Hispanics
National Portrait Gallery: Women of Our Time
100 Most Influential in American History
Library of Congress Collections
Most Influential People Ever
How to Create Annotations
Time's Man of the Year List
Time's 100 Most Influential (Leaders, Heroes, Scientists, Artists, Titans)
Ebony's 100+ Most Influential black Americans
Time's 25 Most Influential American Hispanics
National Portrait Gallery: Women of Our Time
100 Most Influential in American History
Library of Congress Collections
Most Influential People Ever
How to Create Annotations
NHD- The Individual's Impact on History
Write an Essay on your Proposed Topic Choice
(3-5 pages, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins)
DUE NOVEMBER 14
1. Brief history/biography including influences on this person.
2. MAJOR IMPACT on History
A. What was the historical problem?
B. How did this person contribute to the creation or solution of this problem?
C. What caused this person to act?
D. How did he/she achieve key change? How did he/she motivate others?
E. Who else was involved, what happened, where, why, important dates
F. What talents did he/she use?
G. What effect did it have on their time?
H. What long term change happened because of their actions?
3. Explain how this person connects to NHD Theme "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies".
A. Why should we care about this person today? Are they famous? If not, why should they be?
B. What is their legacy today? In what ways can we see and feel it?
C. What larger event or movement did this person contribute to that changed history?
4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. 5-10 SOURCES
B. MLA Format
(3-5 pages, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins)
DUE NOVEMBER 14
1. Brief history/biography including influences on this person.
2. MAJOR IMPACT on History
A. What was the historical problem?
B. How did this person contribute to the creation or solution of this problem?
C. What caused this person to act?
D. How did he/she achieve key change? How did he/she motivate others?
E. Who else was involved, what happened, where, why, important dates
F. What talents did he/she use?
G. What effect did it have on their time?
H. What long term change happened because of their actions?
3. Explain how this person connects to NHD Theme "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies".
A. Why should we care about this person today? Are they famous? If not, why should they be?
B. What is their legacy today? In what ways can we see and feel it?
C. What larger event or movement did this person contribute to that changed history?
4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. 5-10 SOURCES
B. MLA Format
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Service Learning: May 27-May 30
1. REFLECT on your INDEPENDENT service experience. BLOG about how you were changed by the experience (ideas, stereotypes), and what you did to help change the situation. Papers showing completion of 15 hrs are due to Ms. Klose by Fri. May 30th.
2. PLAN for extended (90 minute) service meetings on Wed. May 28 and Thurs. June 5th. Any research, links, pictures, diagrams, information should also be posted to your blog.
3. Catch up on all/any missing blog posts. Make sure your reflections are complete and professional.
4. PLAN for next year's service learning. Brainstorm ideas to share with your group.
Some IDEAS for Extended Service Time:
Africa Group: Contact the NCC about possibility of another event like the awareness week they did last summer: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/2007_06_28_17784.shtml
Contact/trip to African American Museum to discuss possible partnership in raising money and awareness for Darfur.
Community Giving: Contact about tour, partnership, other opportunities for helping area children.
Children's Aid Society
Address: 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1004 Phone: (215) 546-2990
Children's Service, Inc.
Address: 1315 Walnut St., 3rd Fl., Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Phone: (215) 546-3503
Childhood Cancer- go to McCall or another outdoor area and assess, fact-find for planning if it would be a good place to have a fundraiser/fair in the fall.
Fundred:Contact Ballard Spahr about visiting their print shop and possibility of assisting with printing of Fundred materials. Contact printers and visit with presentation re; donations. Marathon, 215 238 1100, 9 N. 3rd Street;
Sir Speedy printers (215) 627-2777, 47 N 8th Street
Garden- Take the bus down to the Lowe's on Delaware Ave and price soil, containers, plants, and other materials. Go back to NCC and make detailed sketches.
Homelessness: Contact The Employment Project ( Leona Smith, 246 Arch Street, Phone: 215-923-1694) about meeting with her and finding out about the program. Take a trip to one of the shelters you have researched. Take a trip to Kmart and price the cost of creating a care package, and talk to Kmart management about discounts.
Language/Seniors: Plan a trip to St George's retirement home.
Contact the Rittenhouse Care Center re: trip, partnership: 1526 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 735-0243
Library: Trip to Central Branch. Trip to Borders (Broad and Chestnut) to price and find high interest books. Trip to Independence branch. Work on projects at school library.
Nutrition: Walk up to the Superfresh at 5th and Locust. Price a variety of items (fruit, veggies, lunchmeat, bread, milk, junk food). Ask the manager why food prices have gone up, why fresh fruit is more expensive than junk food, why organic is 2x more expensive than conventional fruit. Determine the cost of healthily feeding a family of four for one week.
PSA/NHD: Contact Masterman HS about collaboration/sharing tips for successful NHD projects. Trip to the National Archives for tips for planning projects.
Pollution/Silent Killers: Contact Bureau of Consumer Protection--Philadelphia Branch about a tour/discussion.
Address: 21 S. 12th St., 2nd Fl., Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Phone: (215) 560-2414
OR
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Address: 701 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106 Phone: (215) 597-9105
Recycling: Visit a recycling center. Take a trip to one of the community groups dedicated to improving air/water/recyling efforts, listed at http://www.cleanair.org/recyclingalliance/about_us.html
School Store: Take a trip to Kmart to brainstorm and price items for the school store. Contact local businesses about partnerships.
Tutoring: Contact Center for Literacy re: a tour and scheduling tutor training.
Center City/South
1315 Walnut St.
15th Floor
Contact: Scott Bostwick
Session 1: Tues. June 10
215-683-1563
2. PLAN for extended (90 minute) service meetings on Wed. May 28 and Thurs. June 5th. Any research, links, pictures, diagrams, information should also be posted to your blog.
3. Catch up on all/any missing blog posts. Make sure your reflections are complete and professional.
4. PLAN for next year's service learning. Brainstorm ideas to share with your group.
Some IDEAS for Extended Service Time:
Africa Group: Contact the NCC about possibility of another event like the awareness week they did last summer: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/2007_06_28_17784.shtml
Contact/trip to African American Museum to discuss possible partnership in raising money and awareness for Darfur.
Community Giving: Contact about tour, partnership, other opportunities for helping area children.
Children's Aid Society
Address: 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1004 Phone: (215) 546-2990
Children's Service, Inc.
Address: 1315 Walnut St., 3rd Fl., Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Phone: (215) 546-3503
Childhood Cancer- go to McCall or another outdoor area and assess, fact-find for planning if it would be a good place to have a fundraiser/fair in the fall.
Fundred:Contact Ballard Spahr about visiting their print shop and possibility of assisting with printing of Fundred materials. Contact printers and visit with presentation re; donations. Marathon, 215 238 1100, 9 N. 3rd Street;
Sir Speedy printers (215) 627-2777, 47 N 8th Street
Garden- Take the bus down to the Lowe's on Delaware Ave and price soil, containers, plants, and other materials. Go back to NCC and make detailed sketches.
Homelessness: Contact The Employment Project ( Leona Smith, 246 Arch Street, Phone: 215-923-1694) about meeting with her and finding out about the program. Take a trip to one of the shelters you have researched. Take a trip to Kmart and price the cost of creating a care package, and talk to Kmart management about discounts.
Language/Seniors: Plan a trip to St George's retirement home.
Contact the Rittenhouse Care Center re: trip, partnership: 1526 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 735-0243
Library: Trip to Central Branch. Trip to Borders (Broad and Chestnut) to price and find high interest books. Trip to Independence branch. Work on projects at school library.
Nutrition: Walk up to the Superfresh at 5th and Locust. Price a variety of items (fruit, veggies, lunchmeat, bread, milk, junk food). Ask the manager why food prices have gone up, why fresh fruit is more expensive than junk food, why organic is 2x more expensive than conventional fruit. Determine the cost of healthily feeding a family of four for one week.
PSA/NHD: Contact Masterman HS about collaboration/sharing tips for successful NHD projects. Trip to the National Archives for tips for planning projects.
Pollution/Silent Killers: Contact Bureau of Consumer Protection--Philadelphia Branch about a tour/discussion.
Address: 21 S. 12th St., 2nd Fl., Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Phone: (215) 560-2414
OR
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Address: 701 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106 Phone: (215) 597-9105
Recycling: Visit a recycling center. Take a trip to one of the community groups dedicated to improving air/water/recyling efforts, listed at http://www.cleanair.org/recyclingalliance/about_us.html
School Store: Take a trip to Kmart to brainstorm and price items for the school store. Contact local businesses about partnerships.
Tutoring: Contact Center for Literacy re: a tour and scheduling tutor training.
Center City/South
1315 Walnut St.
15th Floor
Contact: Scott Bostwick
Session 1: Tues. June 10
215-683-1563
Monday, May 19, 2008
Service Learning: May 19 - May 23
1. Provide a thorough reflection of Thursday May 15 meeting, including any research and planning that you are responsible for.
A. Describe three moments of frustration, indecision, success, doubt, realization that have happened during your meeting, and how you dealt with these emotions.
B. Through service learning I have learned the following about the issue of:
C. How have your values or stereotypes been changed through this experience?
D. Through service learning I have learned the following about myself:
2. MAKE-UP any missing blogs.
Service learning will be CANCELED this week and made up the first week of June. Use this time for make up work.
If you were absent or do NOT have notes on a specific week, you must do the make-up assignment posted below. This is a double credit make-up, and requires reading and 4 paragraphs of reflection.
A. Describe three moments of frustration, indecision, success, doubt, realization that have happened during your meeting, and how you dealt with these emotions.
B. Through service learning I have learned the following about the issue of:
C. How have your values or stereotypes been changed through this experience?
D. Through service learning I have learned the following about myself:
2. MAKE-UP any missing blogs.
Service learning will be CANCELED this week and made up the first week of June. Use this time for make up work.
If you were absent or do NOT have notes on a specific week, you must do the make-up assignment posted below. This is a double credit make-up, and requires reading and 4 paragraphs of reflection.
Make-Up Assignment- May 19-23
Make up assignment (double credit):
Write a thorough (at least 4 paragraph) reflection/response to Fareed Zakaria's article "The Rise of the Rest: Living in the Post-American World"
http://www.newsweek.com/id/135380
First paragraph: What examples does he provide that show the rest of the world is rising above America?
Second paragraph: What are the positive outcomes of the rest of the world rising out of poverty?
Third paragraph: What is globalization and how can it positively and negatively affect American economic and social life?
Fourth paragraph: your own opinions, ideas, and thoughts about the essay.
Write a thorough (at least 4 paragraph) reflection/response to Fareed Zakaria's article "The Rise of the Rest: Living in the Post-American World"
http://www.newsweek.com/id/135380
First paragraph: What examples does he provide that show the rest of the world is rising above America?
Second paragraph: What are the positive outcomes of the rest of the world rising out of poverty?
Third paragraph: What is globalization and how can it positively and negatively affect American economic and social life?
Fourth paragraph: your own opinions, ideas, and thoughts about the essay.
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