We have been in the computer lab working on a research paper for several days now. All students were instructed by our MS librarian, Mrs. Natalie Romero, on the research process and how to use Noodle Tools?software where students can record, organize and synthesize information using online note cards and bibliography cards.
The research paper is a step-by-step process through which I will carefully guide your child; however, I would like for you also to get involved. I encourage you to ask your child questions about his or her topic and monitor the progress being made. Research topics were given to each student Monday based on the historical fiction novel (Milkweed, Fever 1793, or The River Between Us) they have been covering in F-Learn. Please begin speaking with your child about this person or event. The research process your child learns will prove useful throughout his or her life?far beyond the walls of our classroom.
I'm attaching a handout that covers all of the research paper requirements for your convenience. As always, I'm available if you have any questions or concerns. The first section of our research process, the notecards and outline, will be due this Friday, March 4th. Students are strongly encouraged to work on their paraphrases outside of the computer lab time we have in class. Here are a list of passwords for the databases from the PBS MS Library website or the library blog (pbsmslibrary.wordpress.com):
SIRS
User: prkvubap
Pass: eagles
World Book Online
User: pbseagles
Pass: eagles09
Gale Pass: lak12
Facts On File
User: prkvubap
Pass: eagles
On another note, independent novels must be completely read by March 14th, the Monday after Winter Break. We will begin working on the independent novel project that day. The students will be working to create Farcebook posters about a character from their individual novels.
Thank you for your support and encouragement.
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