Sonia

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? I have researched on Greek Gods and Goddesses, Labyrinths and Tsunamis. 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? Rexearch means choosing a topic and expanding my knowledge on it. 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? My Tsunami project was a success since I learned a lot about how the tsunami starts, what causes it, its wave patterns, and the signs of it.
 * 1 - Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences (due Mon. April 7)**

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 list down 5 or 6 possible ideas and think better which ones would be more reasonable to research and which ones wouldn't.
 * 2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Tuesday, April 8)**

1. Topic: What inspired Shakespear to write his plays? 2. Why you chose it: I wanted to know if his characters and stories were based on true events. 3. What you already know about your topic:Shakespear wrote "Antony and Cleopatra because he was fascinated y ancient history, especially by the lives of the Caesars. He wrote Macbeth based on the real Macbeth, who took the throne of Scotland in 1040 after killing the real king, his cousin in battle.
 * 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Tuesday, April 8)**

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic. Why did Shakespear write his plays? What inspired him to start writing? Did he like to write as a child? Who or what influenced the way he wrote and why? What was his first play and what was it based on? Are most of his plays based on true events and stories or fiction? Were any events or people in his life the basis for any of his plays and the characters in them? Why are most of his plays tradgedies? What was his most famous play? Was it based on a true story>
 * 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? It helped me stay on topic and since I listed my questions it made it easier not to vear off the topic. The research questions will also make it easier to organize my research paper. I found it easier to create a fat question for my ideas, and when I wans't able to find any, the notetaking sheet made it easier to adjust my topic and make it more open ended.
 * 5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Wednesday, April 9)**

1. What have I learned today? I learned that Shakespear's plays were infac based on true events, some from history, and some from his own life. They were also based on literature such as poems and old books translated to English. I also learned that he was an actor before a playwriter and that he was part owner of the globe theater in London. 2. What problems have I had? I have had trouble not staying on topic and therefore having too much irrelevant information. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I need to make up more skinny questions that relate to my fat questions. 4. What will I do next? Next, I will make up some more skinny questions and see what information does not relate to or help answer any of the questions.
 * 6 - Search Log (due Thursday, April 10)**

1. What have I learned today? Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' was actually based on a true story that occured in 1040 in Scotland. Macbeth usurped the throne from his cousin. Also, Shakespear was the most popular writer of his own age. 2. What problems have I had? I had problems finding a book source for my project since most books are about Shakespeare's plays rather than why he wrote them. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will look for books in book stores or do a more detailed search in the library. 4. What will I do next? I will finish as much reseaerch as I can online, and then look for a book on Shakespeare's life.
 * 7 - Search Log (due Friday, April 11)**

1. What have I learned today? I learned that Shakespeare was very fascinated with gardening and the outdoors, which is why he compared many of his characters and events to events and things in the garden. 2. What problems have I had? I have been taking too long on my book source. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will try to narrow down what I read. 4. What will I do next? I will finish as much of the book as I can and see if there is anything else I need to research.
 * 8 - Search Log (due Monday, April 14)**