Printed Facts

Before you move on to creating a presentation, you must have a printed sheet of your facts.

Heading

Sources, labeled as source 1 and source 2.

10 facts, in complete sentences.

Each fact labeled at end as (source 1) or (source 2).

A printed copy will be graded.  Save the file in your h drive so you can copy and paste your facts into your presentation.

Requirements of Research Project

After locating your two sources:

Create a list of 10 facts that include answers to the 5Ws and H.

Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?

After this, include:
What is the status of this invention today?
How has this invention impacted other inventions?
How has this invention improved your life and the lives of others?

Decide how you would like to present - Power Point, Prezi, Poster, or Video.

Unit 4 Research

You will investigate an important invention or inventor that follows the unit theme of Great Expectations.

You will locate and evaluate 2 sources.

You will extract a minimum of 10 facts.

You will properly cite the facts, as well as create a list of works cited.

You will synthesize the information in a presentation form of your choice.

Today:

1.  Decide your topic.
2. Begin looking for sources.
3. Keep a list of keyword searches.
4. Select sources. Save links in email or word document.
5. Save source information.  Use easybib.com or Gale citation information.
6.  Begin extracting facts.

LRC Book Review, Due 2/6/13

LRC Independent Reading Book Assignment
6thReading Mrs. Sullivan
Project grade: 75 points

Objective: By applying our reading strategies, you will read and report on your independent reading book to create a book binder for Mrs. Sullivan’s classroom.

Task: You will keep notes as you read your book.  Once your book is completed, you will write a three paragraph analysis.

Requirements

1. Select your independent reading book.
2. You will keep notes on your book in your Reading Comprehension section of your binder.  You many do this in the form of a strategy chart, character squares, timelines, or your may create your own style of note taking.  Your notes will be checked for a grade.  (15 points)
3. You will type a report of your book.  It will be three paragraphs long, with each paragraph between 5-7 complete sentences.  Here are the requirements for each paragraph:

1st paragraph: This is your summary of the book. Describe the setting, characters, basic plot points, etc.  You will also need to identify the genre of the book and the author.  

2nd paragraph:  This is your analysis section.  In this paragraph, you must include one quote analysis from the book in which you write the quote, paraphrase it, and then explain why this quote is important to the book- what does it reveal?  You will identify conflicts within the book, both internal and external, as well as identifying the theme of the book.  If your book is a biography or a collection of poetry, select your favorite part of the book or poem and analyze it.  What inferences can you make?

3rd paragraph:  Evaluate the text.  What do you like and dislike about this book?  What recommendations could you make for someone who is considering reading this book?  What connections can you personally make to this story?  

4. This assignment must be typed and formatted according to PSM requirements.

5. Your paragraphs will be graded according to the following rubric, which you will turn in along with your paper, stapled to the back of it.  Each paragraph is worth a possible 20 points.

Grading:  ____/ 15 notes
  ____/ 60 paper- 20 pts per paragraph: 15 pts content, 5 pts language mechanics

Guidelines for taking notes:
Your notes do not have to be in complete sentences, but they should be NEAT.
Author’s name
Title
Genre – fiction: sci-fi, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, humor, historical fiction
non-fiction: biography, autobiography, informative (how-to, historical)
Characters – include main characters only in summary, but you can take notes on any characters as they pop up in the book
Setting – where and when the book takes place
Main plot ideas – this is what happens in the book.  
Quotes – write down any quotes that really stand out to you.  Quotes are DIRECT SENTENCES FROM THE BOOK.  They do not necessarily have to be dialogue between people.    
Conflicts – write down any internal or external conflicts
Theme – identify the theme and any details, situations, conversations that reflect the theme

Persuasive Outline

I.                 Introduction

a.  Lead

b.  Thesis

                                                            i.      Specific topic

                                                         ii.      Precise opinion

                                                      iii.      Plan of development

1.  Supporting detail

2.  Supporting detail

3.  Supporting detail

II.              Body

a.  Paragraph - Detail 1 from thesis

                                                            i.      Support

                                                         ii.      Support

                                                      iii.      Support

                                                      iv.      Refute the opposition

b.  Paragraph – Detail 2 from thesis

                                                            i.      Support

                                                         ii.      Support

                                                      iii.      Support

                                                      iv.      Refute the opposition

c.   Paragraph – Detail 3 from thesis

                                                            i.      Support

                                                         ii.      Support

                                                      iii.      Support

                                                      iv.      Refute the opposition

Paraphrasing

You must include the source, original section of text, and then your paraphrase.  See the example below:

Paraphrasing:

Source:

"Wrong-way Driving Crashes Claim Hundreds of Lives."  Channel One. N.p., 11 Dec. 2012. Web. 11 Dec. 2012. <www.channelone.com>.

Actual Text:

One technology already required in 17 states for all convicted first-time drunken-driving offenders is ignition interlock devices that test their breath for alcohol concentration. The devices, mounted on the vehicle's dashboard, prevent the engine from starting if the driver's alcohol concentration is too high.

Paraphrase:  17 states already require putting a breathalyzer in cars of people who have been convicted of drunk driving.

MLA Citation Help

Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/

MLA:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

http://www.easybib.com/