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1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? Previous research projects that I have done include Greek Mythology, Louisiana Festivals Project, current Science events and Labyrinth research.
 * 1 - Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences (due Mon. April 7)**

2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? Research means looking up information about a topic and finding answers to questions you have.

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? When I did the Greek Mythology project it was fun and easy. It was also interesting and entertaining. It was a positive experience because I learned a lot about Greek Mythology and received an A.

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because: the webbing process helped me start thinking about a topic but I knew I wanted to research a poet.
 * 2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Tuesday, April 8)**

1. Topic: Shel Silverstein
 * 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Tuesday, April 8)**

2. Why you chose it: I chose Shel Silverstein because I like his poetry and his books. We studied poetry in English this year.

3. What you already know about your topic: Shel Silverstein is a famous poet who has written lots of poems.

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic. 1. Why did Shel Silverstein become a poet? 2. How many poems has he written? 3. Does he do the illustrations? 4. Is he still living and writing? 5. When did he start writing poems? 6. What was your inspiration to become a poet? 7. Who is Shel Silverstein? (fat question) 8. How many books of poems has he written? 9. What was his childhood like? 10. When was he born? 11. What would he liked to be remembered for the most? 12. Who influenced him? 13. How many books did he write? 14. Who did he work with? 15. What did he want others to learn from his work? 16. What do critics say about his work? 17. How popular is his work? 18. What kind of people like his work? 19. Is his work timeless? 20. Has he ever won any awards for his writings? 21. Did he do all of his illustrations? 22. Did he think about using color in his drawings? 23. Was he successful right away?
 * 4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Wednesday, April 9)**

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?
 * 5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Wednesday, April 9)**

I found it to be quite easy to come up with a fat question related to my other questions. Basicly I came up with the questions in class,got them approved,and came up with a fat question that included all my others.

1. What have I learned today? I learned that I could find the answers to my questions in little time!
 * 6 - Search Log (due Thursday, April 10)**

2. What problems have I had? I really haven't had any problems that I couldn't fix.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? If I run in to any problems I will see if I can figure them out myself first,and if not I will ask Mrs.DaQuanno for assistance.

4. What will I do next? I plan to find the answers to all my questions,and make notecards with the question and answer.

1. What have I learned today? I learned that I could not find much information on my topic using required databases.
 * 7 - Search Log (due Friday, April 11)**

2. What problems have I had? I am having trouble finding information that answers my questions.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will try using different keywords such as my questions,and hopefully that will work.

4. What will I do next? I plan to continue reasearch,and make more notecards.

1. What have I learned today? I found my print scource,and realized how I could find more answers to my questions.
 * 8 - Search Log (due Monday, April 14)**

2. What problems have I had? The problem I have had is finding information on Shel Silverstein using required databases.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I don't really know how to fix it,so for now I am just going to answer my questions and put them on notecards.

4. What will I do next? I am going to Barns N' noble to buy my print scource.