Week 13: Nov. 5—9
Learning Activities
Monday 
•	Discussion – Features of an “A” research paper
o	Example paper posted on class website.
o	Additional example theses
o	Prep for lab work on research paper this week 
o	Half of 1st draft due--end of class on Friday
•	Beowulf  - Finish reading – discuss, review for quiz
•	Beowulf – Shield Project Intro
•	Textbooks out to students who were absent last Monday
•	Final Exams Returned

Homework:
•	No vocabulary this week – focus on projects 
•	Independent Reading–Due Friday 
•	Optional Assignment—letter to a veteran—see the flier posted on the class website—turn your letter into the tray in class by Friday

Tuesday – Meet in Computer Lab 
•	Continue Research project – See “Research Handout 6 – Revised” and/or Mr. Smith if you have questions.
 
Wednesday 
•	Reading Moment
•	Senior Boards – Begin thinking about them
•	Beowulf – Quiz; discuss shield project with students absent Mon.; Writing Prompt—time given in class to write
o	Respond to BOTH of the following: 1. List three memorable or significant quotes from Beowulf, and the Medieval values that each quote relates to. 2. Who do you see as a hero? 1 page minimum. You may choose to use this this written response with your senior board. Due Friday 11/9

Thursday 
•	Reading Moment
•	Independent Reading and finish Beowulf written response
•	Students who have been absent recently make up missing assignments and quizzes.

Friday – Meet in Computer Lab
•	Continue Research project – See “Research Handout 6 – Revised” and/or Mr. Smith if you have questions. Print and turn in half of your first draft at the end of the period for credit.
	Handed Out
Monday
•	Beowulf Shield Project Handout

Tuesday
•	Research Handout 6 – Revised Dates
Wednesday
•	None

Thursday
•	None

Friday
•	None	Work Due
Monday
•	None

Tuesday
•	None

Wednesday
•	None

Thursday
•	Independent Reading

Friday
•	Half of 1st draft due at end of period
•	Beowulf Written Response