4TH BLOCK: GET ORGANIZED!

• Your notebook/binder should have 5 tabs or sections: • 1) Important Stuff• 2) Unit 1 • 3) Unit 2 • 4) Unit 3• 5) Unit 4

The first paper for Unit 1 should be the Figurative Language/Symbolism Notes/Warm-Up.

NOTEBOOK CHECK #1

Using your notebook, please answer the following questions on a piece of paper.

1) Name 3 of Ms. Yeganegi’s hobbies based on her introduction letter to you on the first day of school.

1) 4th block: Name 3 facts about Mr. Heggie based on his introduction letter to you on the second day of school.

2) Draw and label one example of symbolism that you put on your warm-up on 8/7.

3) According to your color symbolism notes, what are three possible meanings of the color yellow?

4) Define the term “culture” in your own words.

RESEARCH PLANNING

• Step 2 of your project… • What are some things we need to know about your country and

culture? • Suggestions:

• Food• National Attractions/Tourist Interests• Clothing• Education• Others???

• What are some CREDIBLE sources you can use to find information? • Look for .org, .gov, .edu. • Avoid anything with Wiki. • News sources are usually good – but beware of bias! • Check travel sites like National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Frommers

Travel Guides, & Conde Nast.

RESEARCH NOTES & SOURCES

• Use your time as wisely as you can! • Find information; take notes in your graphic

organizer. • Do not forget your sources!!!! Use the guide

provided, and we will work on MLA later.