Melissa


 * Entry 1 - 3/14/07**

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? We've done some reaserch on labyrinths, a museum exhibit, and I did an I-Search in 6th grade English class on abortion. 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? Reaserch means using various sources to learn more about something. 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? My reaserch on labyrinths was a positive experience. It was positive because we learned how to use different sources and work together as a class.


 * Entry 2 - 3/15/07**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because: I think the webbing process helped me find a topic because it helped me decide which topics would be the most interesting and have the most information.
 * 2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Fri, Mar 16)**


 * Entry 3 - 3/15/07**

1. Topic: The Renaissance 2. Why you chose it: I think the art and artists of the Renaissance is very facinating and I would love to find out more. 3. What you already know about your topic: I only know a little bit about my topic, because I havent really began researching yet. I am familliar with some of the key artists from the Renaissance period.
 * 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)**


 * Entry 4 - 3/216/07

4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Tue, Mar 20)** 1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.

=**Renaissance**=

1. How did the Renaissance art contribute to art today?
 * 1) What are the names of some famous artwork?
 * 2) Where did William Shakespeare grow up?
 * 3) What was his inspiration?
 * 4) What are some of Michelangelo’s achievements?
 * 5) What was Queen Elizabeth’s history?
 * 6) What were her achievements?
 * 7) Where did Michelangelo grow up?
 * 8) Besides the Mona Lisa, what are some of Leonardo da Vinci’s accomplishments?
 * 9) Why did da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa?
 * 10) What are some of Miguel Cervantes accomplishments?
 * 11) When did the Renaissance occur?
 * 12) What started the Renaissance?
 * 13) How did the renaissance end?

1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas? I found it easy to create a fat question, because there is so much I would like to know about the Renaissance
 * Enrty 5 - 3/16/075 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Tue, Mar 20)**


 * Teacher Response March 20 - Your dquestion, "Who were the key figures of the Renaissance" is not a fat question. Please come to me tomorrow and let's talk about your fat question. If you don't get one locked down, you will have trouble in your research. 19/20**

1. What have I learned today? I have learned a little bit about the Renaissance and what life was like for the people living in that time period, and i learned the differnece between skinny and fat questions. 2. What problems have I had? At first I had trouble thinking of a fat question 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will ask Mrs D for help thinking of a fat question. 4. What will I do next? Next, I will research the leading figures of the renaissance and found out what/who was their inspiration. I would also like to find out exactly what life was like for the peoplel living during the Renaissance.
 * Entry 6- 3/20/07**


 * Teacher Response March 21 - Did we get your fat question figured out? 10/10.**


 * Entry 7 march 3**

1. What have I learned today? I learned about sculpting today (the materials they used, what they used as models, ..) 2. What problems have I had? No problems today. Thank you, Mrs Daquanno for helping me with my fat question. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next? I will study painting and literature.


 * Teacher Response March 22 - You are welcomed. 10/10.**

Entry 8 March 22 1. What have I learned today? I learned about Leonardo da Vinci's life 2. What problems have I had? none today. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? i didnt have any problems. 4. What will I do next? find more database information.