Jonathan+A

Entry 1-March 14,2007

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? We have done a Labryrinth project,a Mythololgy project,and a religon project. 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? A long process to find informationon a subject. 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? The labyrinth project was a succes because I had a good group.

Do you enjoy the research process? Your grade is 10/10. Mrs D
 * Teacher Response March 15**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
 * 2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Fri, Mar 16)**

yes it helped me find a good topic

1. Topic:knights 2. Why you chose it:it seemed to be very interesting 3. What you already know about your topic:They were warriors back in the medieval times
 * 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)**

Your grade is 20/20.
 * Teacher Response March 16**

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

Fat question: What were the lives of Knights like?

Skinny questions: What was the training like? What are the main points in a Knights childhood? What was battle like for the knights? Was jousting a main part of being a Knight? Were they looked upon as great people? What are some legends of the Knights?

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? It helped me organize all my questions. I found it easy to get my fat question.
 * - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Tue, Mar 20)**


 * Teacher Response March 20 - You will develop more skilly questions during your research. 20/20.**

1. What have I learned today? I learned about a Knights armor. 2. What problems have I had? I have had no problems in my reseach. I have been able to find everthing easily 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next? I will find out more about knights in battle
 * 6 - Search Log (due Wed, Mar 21)**


 * Teacher Response March 21 - I hope everything keeps going well. 10/10.**

1. What have I learned today? King Arthur was based upon a real person. 2. What problems have I had? I haven't found a good book yet. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will look harder next time. 4. What will I do next? Research a little more on King Arthur.
 * 7 - Search Log (due Thur, Mar 22)**


 * Teacher Response March 22 - I have a book in my room you can borrow. 10/10.**

3/22/07 I have delevoped a new skinny question: What was chivalry?

1. What have I learned today? chivalry 2. What problems have I had? none 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? n/a 4. What will I do next? learn more about chivaly
 * 8 - Search Log (due Fri, Mar 23)**