Monday

Quarter 3, Week 7 of 10

This is it! The research paper is due Sunday night, by midnight.
Keep up with your paragraphs, Independent Literacy work, and INB Vocabulary! 
'Lots to juggle; but, I know you can do it!
Tuesday, February 19
 or 
Wednesday, February 20
Due Today: One more paragraph (around 10 total)
Learning Target: W.11-12.1.B Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview this blog for the entire week. Take notes on the next LEFT page of your INB if you wish. It is HIGHLY recommended, but no longer required.
    • After: Read this sample essay. How will it help you with writing YOUR essay? Use the time provided to write your multi-sentence response in the INB.
      1. Then: Creating the Works Cited page of your EA 2 Draft Research Paper
        • Start with your EA 1 Annotated Bibliography
        • MLA citation is the only part needed for the Works Cited page
        • Copy from EA 1 and paste into the Works Cited of EA 2
        • Make sure all of the sources used in the essay appear on the Works Cited page
        • Alphabetize
      2. Next: In-Text Citation
      Target Practice: My research paper is drafted and ready to be revised by peers and my teacher. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • If your EA 2 essay is not complete to minimum requirements, FINISH IT! Minimums for the draft are:
        1. At least 5 full pages (one line on the 6th)
        2. Works Cited page after the end of the essay
        3. Multiple sources used in the essay, one of the sources MUST be your personal interview
      • Continue your Independent Learning Project (IRL, KhanAcademy, or Creative Project)
      Thursday, February 21
       or 
      Friday, February 22
      Due Today: Argumentative Essay is finished and ready for editing (Sunday, Feb. 24)
      Learning Target: W.11-12.1.C Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
      Classwork
      1. Do Now: Quizlet Live! for MLA Citation
        • After: Review the checklist for EA 2 (page 18 of this document)
        • Then: Partner completes the checklist for EA 2 (page 18 of this document)
        • Next: Independent time to work on EA 2
        Target Practice: My research paper is drafted and ready to be revised by peers and my teacher. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • A draft of EA 2 is due on Sunday by midnight! Minimums for the draft are:
          1. At least 5 full pages (one line on the 6th)
          2. Works Cited page after the end of the essay
          3. Multiple sources used in the essay, one of the sources MUST be your personal interview
        • Continue your Independent Learning Project (IRL, KhanAcademy, or Creative Project)
        Looking Ahead...So, how do I write a GOOD research paper? Click on this link to find out.
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