Research Day

Tuesday and Wednesday- 11/28 & 11/29

1. There will be a graded check on your research on Thursday

2. Students must turn in their research notebook - 6 works cited (Minimum)

3. Students should organize notes.

4. All students must have direct, partial and paraphrased work in their notebooks

5. Begin a working outline. (Start with a thesis statement for your topic)

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

1 Using the following link, we will explore the elements of a research paper.

http://www.bucknell.edu/Documents/ISR/mla.pdf

http://dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf

1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces

Monday, November 6, 2006

Select a topic for debate

Select and divide groups

Plan a research process

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006

NARRATIVE PROMPT
The crude oil used to make gasoline is a limited resource. Scientists continue to search for other ways to power cars and planes. Imagine that you invent a replacement for gasoline. It is cheap, easy to make and in endless supply

Write a short story describing how your invention changes the world. How do people react to it


***As you write and rewrite your paper, remember to:
-Describe what your invention is and why it is important to everyone in the world
-Include a series of events from the invention to the introduction of the product to its effect on the world
-present your ideas clearly and logically
-use words and well-constructed sentences effectively
-Correct any errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization

Do NOT USE FIRST OR SECOND PERSON
USE CHARACTERS IF YOU ARE WRITING A STORY
WATCH TENSE

1.4.11.A Write narrative pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus