1. Unit 10 “The Power of Research”

2.   Lit. book (page 1032)  Brainstorm: What do you know? What do you want to learn about research?  Skim pages 1034-1050 Research Strategies Workshop

3.  Junior Scholastics Mentor Texts  Pick a magazine and read the cover article.  These are examples of expository writing so answer these questions on a piece of paper when you are done (bullet notes are fine): 1.What do you notice about how this text is written? 2.What do you think makes good expository writing? 3. Did the author interest you as a reader? How or why not? 4. Was the text easy to follow? Why or why not? 5. What type of sources did the author use? 6. Where did the author include their own commentary about the subject?

4.  1.In small groups, please read your assigned section. 2.Then, write a summary of the most important ideas to share with the class. (10 minutes) Jigsaw Finding and narrowing Topic Searching the Internet Using Library Resources Choosing Nonfiction Sources Newspapers & Periodicals Evaluating Sources Conducting Your Own Research & Tips Pgs. 1035- 1036 1037-10391040-10411042-104310441045-10481049-1050 Devin, Jenae, Kaleb, Savannah Bryson, Avery, Joey, Anthony T. Gage, Brandon, Chris, Aidan Julia, Anthony L., Bain, Jonathan Esteban, Abby, Sophia Elle, Kaelan, Mackenzie, Jasmine Amina, Logan, Michel, Jack

5.  1.In small groups, please read your assigned section. 2.Then, write a summary of the most important ideas to share with the class. (10 minutes) Jigsaw Finding and narrowing Topic Searching the Internet Using Library Resources Choosing Nonfiction Sources Newspapers & Periodicals Evaluating Sources Conducting Your Own Research & Tips Pgs. 1035- 1036 1037-10391040-10411042-104310441045-10481049-1050 Skyler, Preston, Julia David, Kenneth, Eli Lucas, Cate, Aspen Marcus, Sammie, Tyler Verania, Nikki, Zach Torin, Margo, Cole, Sam Roberto, Rebeca, Tom, Griffin

6. Question Checklist Directions: Use the checklist to see if your questions are closed or open: The question is closed because it: _____ needs only facts to answer _____ needs only a short answer _____ begins with who, what, where or when or is a yes or no question _____ will only take a little research to answer OR The question is open because it: _____ needs both facts and expert opinions, inferences, or compound statements to answer _____ needs a long answer _____ begins with how or why _____ will take a lot of research to answer Note: YOU NEED BOTH TYPES OF QUESTIONS TO WRITE AN IN-DEPTH EXPLANATORY PAPER

7.  1.Please write your topic on the label and stick it on your upper left-hand shoulder. 2.Become your topic! 3.Walk around the room with your K-W-L chart and mingle with other important people or organizations. 4.Ask questions of each other- focusing on the theme “having a positive impact”. 5.Write down questions that would be helpful in your research. 6.After 3 minutes, Mrs. Foltz will announce, “Time to switch.” Meet & Greet!

8.   Please copy this 3-column chart on a piece of notebook paper. Write a minimum of 8 questions.  DUE Monday, May 12 (QUESTIONS ONLY) Research Questions: Answers (Sources)Additional Notes/Commentary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

9.   Secondary sources- textbooks, Websites, periodicals, encyclopedias (2 Required)  Primary sources- letters, diary entries, interviews, speeches, or some other historical document (1 Required)  MINIMUM OF 3 SOURCES  Step #1: Identify good sources  Step #2: Cite sources  Step #3: Match all notes to the source! Find, Analyze, and Evaluate Sources

10.   Identify 2-3 Subtopics  Use Easybib  OR  Take your own notes on paper or in a word document, including:  Title each note with subtopic  Source  Paraphrasing or Summarizing  Direct Quotes Taking Notes

11.   Read handout as a class.  Write 3 possible thesis statements for your research paper- use different strategies.  Share thesis statements with a writing group- provide feedback.  Choose the one you like best. Writing a Thesis Statement

12.  Make an Outline

13.   Be straightforward- not cute  Reader should not be left wondering  A colon is helpful (:)  The title is NOT a complete sentence  Your Turn! Please write 4 possible titles for your paper. Share with a partner or group- welcome feedback. Then, choose the one you like best. Writing a Title Weak TitlesStrong Titles Credit Card ProblemsUsing Credit Cards: How to Keep From Going Under Feeding the Diet IndustryThe Diet Industry in America: Big Bucks Escaping with the Wizard of OzBallooning as a Sport: Advantages and Disadvantages

14.   Please copy the prompt:  Think of a person or an organization that has made a positive impact on the world in the last 200 years. Write a multi-paragraph research report explaining how this person or organization has positively impacted the world.  Brainstorm topic ideas! Prompt!

15.   Pg. 1053  Introduction: What facts engage the reader’s attention? Why are they effective?  Original Ideas: What facts support the writer’s thesis statement?  Which words support the serious tone the writer has chosen for this essay?  What does the name and page number in parenthesis mean? Student Model