1. Lucille Clifton

2. Investigation Study Exploration Inquiry Enquiry precise investigation into a subject in order to discover facts, to establish or revise a theory, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.

3. Short investigation into the life and writing of Lucille Clifton. Investigation Questions: 1. What was the author’s childhood like? 2. What are the highlights of her writing career?

4. On a three by five card you will answer each of these questions by finding three sound pieces of information that address the subject of each inquire. Each piece of information needs to be supported by a sound reference, which indicates where you got your information from. The investigation will be followed up by a short four paragraph essay : 1. Introduction 2. 1 st body paragraph- Question 1 3. 2 nd body paragraph- Question 2 4. Conclusion

5. Background- Tell how you learned about Lucille Clifton. Thesis Statement- Introduce the topics that you are researching about Lucille Clifton. It should be one complete sentence.

6. Topic Sentence- Introduce the topic of the first question. Details- First sound piece of evidence found during your research. Details- Second sound piece of evidence found during your research. Details- Third sound piece of evidence found during your research.

7. Topic Sentence- Introduce the topic of the second question. Details- First sound piece of evidence found during your research. Details- Second sound piece of evidence found during your research. Details- Third sound piece of evidence found during your research.

8. Conclusion- Restate your thesis statement and wrap up/show how you have proven your thesis statement. Personal Purple- Put your own personal feelings about what you have learned about you subject matter and how it affected you.