January 30th, 2018 AC ELA Brown

Learning Target and Opening Learning Target: I will develop research questions that focus on a topic. Opening: Which of the following sentences are punctuated properly?

Opening “I cannot stand it…anymore,” Jose stammered as he shook, “you are getting on my nerves.” “I cannot stand it…anymore”, Jose stammered as he shook, “you are getting on my nerves.” “I cannot stand it….anymore,” Jose stammered as he shook, “You are getting on my nerves.” “I cannot stand it…anymore,” Jose stammered as he shook, “you are getting on my nerves”.

Research Questions and Research Level 1 Questions- Questions that can be answered or m with knowledge you have right now Level 2 Questions- Questions that can be definitively answered with scholarly research. Level 3 Questions- Open-ended questions to which an answer can be proposed based on scholarly research but that cannot be answered definitively Use your research questions as a guide. Answer the questions. Make sure you use reliable sources.

Example: George Clinton Level Two: What did he do that was so innovative? Parliament-Funkadelic collective) developed an influential and eclectic form of funk music Drew on science-fiction, outlandish fashion, psychedelic culture, and surreal humor. One of the foremost innovators of funk music. Level Three: How did that make him a standout and important to Black History? George was responsible for 33 albums and helped launch the career of a generation of players who went on to careers in funk, soul and jazz for years to come. Level One: Who is he? George Clinton What does he do? Singer/Songwriter When was he popular? 1970’s-Now Where (place) did he become famous? Motown Records Why is he important? Innovator in music

Time Line 1960- Staff music writer for Motown Records.

Closing 3-2-1 Three New Things You Learned. Two Skills You Are Developing When Working on the Project One Question You Have About the Project