March 12

I found a dress that looked like mine at JC Pennys and took pictures to compare the prices.

March 4

Finished my power point for my presentation. Now i plan on adding the pictures and making a few note cards for when i present. Tonight i plan on sewing my dress together.

Feb. 27

I added 3 paragraphs to my paper and wrote a conclusion. I plan to ass another paragraph about Islamic girls and prom and also add my interview questions also. Next, i need to write my citations. Im also working on my powerpoint for the pannel.

Feb. 4, 2008

I have added another paragraph to my paper about what prom is like today. I might write about the differences now or about the cost.

Jan 16

I interviewed with qua n was recorded by her for her project

Jan 16

Yesterday I took notes and highlighted important infromation. Today I am working on my outline for my research paper.

webliography

Christiane, Odette. "Prom Night Guide." Prom Dresses. 2006. 15 Nov. 2006 .

"Crafts and Hobbies : Sewing." Education Byond Schooling. 12 Nov. 2006. 22 Nov. 2006 .

Fields, Alan, and Denise Fields. "Dress Coponents Explained." Ean Claire Press Company. 2000. 21 Nov. 2006 .

Fields, Allan, and Denise Fields. "Fabric and Lace Glossary." Ean Claire Company. 2000. 5 Nov. 2006 .

Lausch, Vanessa. "How to Sew Your Own Prom Dress." Buzzle. 2006. 22 Nov. 2006 .

Reese, Meghan, and Gary Strauss. "Prom Costs HOW Much?" Lifestyle. 29 Apr. 2004. 22 Nov. 2006 .

"Sewing Basics." Simplicity. 2006. 20 Nov. 2006 .

"Sewing Projects for Teens: Make Your Own Prom Dress." Essortment. 2002. 17 Nov. 2006 .

"The Sewing Dictionary & Glossary." Sewing Club. 2006. .

Weston, Liz P. "Prom Nights for Less." MSN. 2006. 15 Nov. 2006 .

Jan 11

Today I found an artilce i can use about prom expenses and did other research about my project. Now I plan on looking for a book about my topic.

Jan 10

I researched today looking foranswers to my foundation questions and i am almost done with answering them.

Jan 9

Today i finished my interview plan and am workin on answering my foundations questions now.

Jan 8

Interview Questions

How has prom changed from when you were in high school to seniors in high school now?
What was the most memorable part of your prom night?
What was the popular style worn and were they any must haves for prom?
Where there any rules that must be followed for prom night?
Was it a big deal to go all out for prom?
Did you spend a lot of money on prom? If so, do you regret it?
How were the costs different for the boys compared to the girls? How were they split?
What were your plans before or after prom?
Did you have a budget for prom?
Did you go both years for you prom? If so, did you spend the same amout for both years?

Jan 4

1. Promenade- a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
2. Elegance- a combination of graceful stylishness, distinction, and good taste in appearance, behavior, or movement
3. Tradition- customs or handing down patterns of behavior
4. Scrimp- to limit yourself on something, save
5. Splurge- to spend money in a wasteful way
6. Corsage- a small bouquet worn on body or dress for women
7. Boutonniere- flower or formal decoration worn my men
8. Gown- formal dress for women
9. Tuxedo- formal clothing for a man for formal occasions
10. Formal- organized with conventions governing ceremony behavior, or dress.

Jan 8

I just accomplished adding all my links to my blog and read some info about ways to cut down on the spending for prom. Now im finishing up on my key trems.

Jan 4

Today I added new links to my blog and also i finished my questions. Now, I plan to research about the history of prom and get my interview questions done.

Jan 7

Essential Question:
How can the expenses of prom be affordable?

Foundation Questions:
1. How has prom changed back then, when compared to now?
2. Is prom an ever bigger deal to teens now?
3. What is the history of prom?
4. What kind of things can you really go without for prom?
5. How much do teens spend on prom?
6. What are ways to save on prom?
7. How can you limit yourself on what to spend?
8. What do teens generally spend the most on, ex: the dress, suit, hair, ect.?
9. Does the amount you spend depend on where you live?
10. Is prom becoming more about show, rather than the actual experience?

Jan 4

take Notes, figure out 10 foundation questions, find sources on the history of prom and how to afford the costs

January 4

My tangible product is to create a prom dress. I want to donate the dress I created to the Prom Closet "City High", also I want to buy dresses from the Red White And Blue Thrift Store and help fix the dresses up and aslo give them to the Prom Closet. I have to research how to create a dress and the cost of going to prom.