We'll continue into the world of 1984 this week and research conditions and news about North Korea -- sharpening research skills such as finding credible sources and using MLA citations along the way. We'll end the week by watching a VICE documentary about North Korea, taking notes and gathering evidence for the final essay the class will work on in early February.
MONDAY: Credible sources instruction. Research different aspects about conditions in North Korea and current news stories on laptops in classroom, then post findings and on discussion board in Turnitin.com. Share findings in small groups and with the whole class. HW: post one link about your subtopic for North Korea in Turnitin.com.
TUESDAY: Read 1984 in class and work on "World of 1984" activity. HW: finish posting one North Korean source on Turnitin.com, work on "World of 1984" activity, due Friday.
WEDNESDAY: Read 1984 in class and work on "World of 1984" activity. DUE: One North Korean source on
Turnitin.com, work on "World of 1984" activity, due
Friday.
THURSDAY: Begin VICE documentary about North Korea and "VICE Worksheet." HW: Finish "World of 1984" activity for Friday. VICE worksheet is due Friday by the end of class.
FRIDAY: Finish VICE North Korea documentaries and work on "VICE Worksheet." Class discussion. DUE: "World of 1984" activity/project. VICE Worksheet due at the end of the period.
NOTE: There will be some additional laptop time on Tuesday to ensure everyone is signed up in Turnitin.com and able to upload links to articles for our independent reading for this unit. If you have time and access to a computer, please sign in to Turnitin.com and upload a link to a credible article source for North Korea and summarize the main points in 3 - 5 sentences.
Enjoy the three-day weekend! See you Tuesday.
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