OBJECTIVE: Mini-Lesson: STANDARD: Activator: Wrap up: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: DEFINE IT. MODEL IT. PARTNER. INDEPENDENT. You will be able to write a 3-5 page research paper further exploring the topics covered in the novel you are reading in IT using 3-4 sources, MLA format. Research paper Go over MLA keynote, visit the 4 listed websites Think Aloud to illustrate how to identify and recall words that affect tone. Using the Concept Map, define tone, mood, and symbols. How are tone and mood different and similar? Ask Yourself: while listening to a song, what is the writer’s attitude and how does the listener feel? In Groups, complete steps 1-6. Explore the practicality of scholarly articles by understanding an abstract and it’s purpose. Student Groups present to whole group the summaries from their worksheets and share the summaries of their abstracts.
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OBJECTIVE:
Mini-Lesson:
STANDARD:
Activator:
Wrap up:
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:
DEFINE IT.MODEL IT.PARTNER.
INDEPENDENT.
You will be able to write a 3-5 page research paper further exploring the topics covered in the novel you are reading in IT using 3-4 sources, MLA format.
Research paper
Go over MLA keynote, visit the 4 listed websites
Think Aloud to illustrate how to identify and recall words that affect tone.
Using the Concept Map, define tone, mood, and symbols.
How are tone and mood different and similar?
Ask Yourself: while listening to a song, what is the writer’s attitude and how does the listener feel?
In Groups, complete steps 1-6. Explore the practicality of scholarly articles by understanding an abstract and it’s purpose.
Student Groups present to whole group the summaries from their worksheets and share the summaries of their abstracts.
1 Topic of paper or inquiry you will pursue:
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List the 3 main arguments or main points you will make in your paper:
List at least 3 sources you will cite in your paper:
Tips: • Write thesis sentence last
• Choose a topic and spend time researching it to see if it’s interestingcontent you’ll want to spend timeexploring
• Change your inquiry if you aren’t findinggood research such as suprising facts, or viable sources that present a lot of ideas to work with
• Get the 3 steps to the left right before youbegin writing because writing will be easier if you have a good solid grasp of these 3 components
Get to know the differences in these sites:
• PubMed • .gov or .edu • Google scholar
• Look at wikipedia articles’ sources (scroll to the bottom)
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4 Describe the CRITERIA for your search inquiries for your topic:
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Summarize in one sentence 3 different abstracts you found:
Summarize the main difference between PubMed, census.gov and google scholar:
Sources you’ll use:• PubMed (medical related) • census.gov (data) • .gov or .edu • Google scholar
(articles)
RESEARCH PAPER Harmon ELA___/50
TIP: Think of a research paper as nothing more than three to four TDQs rolled into one paper that use multiple sources.
TIP: Think of a research paper as nothing more than three to four TDQs rolled into one paper that use multiple sources.
7 Describe the main point about your topic:
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You need at least 2 sources to support your main point. List them below and summarize the abstract for each:
Compare and contrast an alternate viewpoint between the sources or how you disagree/agree with the main point:
Circle which sources you used: • PubMed (medical related) • census.gov (data) • .gov or .edu • Google scholar
(articles)
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10 Describe the main point about your topic:
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You need at least 2 sources to support your main point. List them below and summarize the abstract for each:
Compare and contrast an alternate viewpoint between the sources or how you disagree/agree with the main point:
Circle which sources you used: • PubMed (medical related) • census.gov (data) • .gov or .edu • Google scholar
(articles)
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TIP: Think of a research paper as nothing more than three to four TDQs rolled into one paper that use multiple sources.
13 Describe the main point about your topic:
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You need at least 2 sources to support your main point. List them below and summarize the abstract for each:
Compare and contrast an alternate viewpoint between the sources or how you disagree/agree with the main point:
Circle which sources you used: • PubMed (medical related) • census.gov (data) • .gov or .edu • Google scholar
(articles)
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TIP: Think of a research paper as nothing more than three to four TDQs rolled into one paper that use multiple sources.
16 Describe the main point about your topic:
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You need at least 2 sources to support your main point. List them below and summarize the abstract for each:
Compare and contrast an alternate viewpoint between the sources or how you disagree/agree with the main point:
Circle which sources you used: • PubMed (medical related) • census.gov (data) • .gov or .edu • Google scholar
(articles)
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TIP: Think of a research paper as nothing more than three to four TDQs rolled into one paper that use multiple sources.
Introductions & conclusions Use one of the following to improve your introduction and one for the conclusion:
Ask a question: Is it possible to buy your way out of death? Give a quote: Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies. - Elie Wiesel Aphorism: (witty saying that brings to light a universal truth) Example: Ben Franklin once said the tragedy of life is we get old too soon and wise too late.
Anecdote: We must comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.
Mini Lesson
research paper mini lessonTITLe:
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Based on the Conclusion mini lesson, write a conclusion below:
Based on the mini lesson, write your Thesis Statement below:
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TIP: Think of a research paper as nothing more than three to four TDQs rolled into one paper that use multiple sources.
Using your previous worksheets, write 2 examples of IN TEXT CITATIONS (quote verbatim, paraphrase or summarize):
