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    • Abdelrahman, Randa - Math
    • Arkans, Joanna- Library Media Specialist
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  • New Paltz High School
  • Writing & Learning Project

McKenna, Fiona- English

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    2019 Learning Folder Contents (updated) 2/6/19: 

    • Brainstorming 3 topics and subtopics
    • Google Flood
    • Real Life Learning Interview
    • Learning Folder requirements handout 
    • Express & Reflect Notes & Brainstorming
    • Express and Reflect writing - all drafts
    • LEARNING NOTES SHEETS

     

    Learning Notes Sheet

    CRAAP test

    Noodle Tools: To make a new account, use username: newpaltzhs and password: library

    *You must use Noodle Tools for your citations and MLA Works Cited page for all research-based writing*

    MLA format resource

     

    Writing Purpose #1: Express and Reflect

    PowerPoint intro to Express and Reflect

     

    Writing Purpose 2: Inform & Explain

    PowerPoint introduction to Inform and Explain

    Final Topic & Research Planning

    Informative Writing Rubric & Requirements/Reminders

    Example Informative Writing

    Informative Essay Model 

    Inform and Explain Model 2: How-To Guide

     

    Writing Purpose 2: Evaluate & Judge
     
    Brainstorming & explanation of purposes
     
     
    Evaluate and Judge Examples:
     
    Mariana Trench Once Again Named Worst Place To Raise Child (satire)
     
    ‘The Jungle Book’ Review: Disney Goes Wild
     
    A Point of View: The ethics of the driverless car
     
     
    Take a Stand/Propose a Solution
     
    Take a Stand prompt
     
    Brainstorming problems, solutions, and counterarguments
     
    Examples
     
     
    A demographic disenfranchised: lower voting age 
     
     

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196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561

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845-256-4100

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845-256-4109

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