1. First Thing First Why is it important to stay organized when researching/writing? What strategies do you already use? TWO SENTENCES (because it’s Friday ) SSR in Resource Today! “The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” -Rene Descartes If you have a library book that needs to be returned/renewed, please go get it.

2. Today Go over outlines Library to research 3 rd source Today’s goal(s): Finish research for 3 rd source Start outline If finished: work on PowerPoint (use Office 365)—come get me!

3. Creating an Outline

4. Why make one? Keeps you organized Helps you when you “get stuck” with your writing Will help you separate your information Shows relationships between ideas Will help you with your mini presentation

5. How do I make one? Thank you, Jess!

6. Thank you, Collin!

7. Thank you, Riley!

8. Thank you, Alison!

9. How do I make one? Brainstorm: List all the ideas you want to include in your paper (look at the titles of your notecards) Organize: group related ideas together (use your notecards) Order: arrange material in subsections from general to specific Label: create main and sub headings

10. Example Thesis: 9 th grade is the best year at Tohickon.