Friday, April 22, 2011 FREE WRITE FRIDAY It’s a Get It Together Friday! Quick Write #80 Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement, outline, bibliography cards, etc.

Thursday, April 21, 2011 Quick Write #79 “Writing is...” Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Quick Write #78 “Writing is my way of reaffirming my own existence.” Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement Review Begin with your topic. Create a question. Answer that question based on your research, and you have a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement Homework Write your tentative thesis statement on a note card.

Bibliography Cards (Back) 1.Prepare your note card. 2.On the back of the note card, in the top left corner, write your topic. 3.Determine which source you will use. 4.In the top right hand corner, write the number of the source card. (for example, source card #1) 5.Find a quote and write it on the back of your note card. 6.In the bottom right hand corner, write the page number in which the quote was found. 7.Turn to page 11 in your research packet for a model.

Back of the Note Card Women’s Rights1 “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” p. 1

Front of the Note Card Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. New York: New American Library, 1997.

Bibliography Card Example Women’s Rights Source Card # 1 “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” p. 1 Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. New York: New American Library, Front of Card Back of Card

Parenthetical Citation 1. Locate and highlight one interesting quote and/or statistic that you would like to incorporate into your introduction. 2. Identify whether the quote was retrieved from a book, encyclopedia, website, etc. 3. Decide if the quote/statistic will be a direct quote or paraphrased. 4. If it is a direct quote, rewrite the quote verbatim, but do not add a period. If you decide to paraphrase the quote, restate the quote in your own words, but do not add a period. 5. At the end of your quote, close the quotation marks, open the parenthesis, write the last name, add a comma, add the page number, close the parenthesis and add a period.

Selecting a Quote “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” Book: Jane Eyre Type: Direct Quote Who am I quoting: Erica Jong Page number: 1

Parenthetical Citation Book: Jane Eyre Type: Direct Quote Who am I quoting: Erica Jong Page number: 1

Parenthetical Citation “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” In an attempt to suggest that Charlotte Bronte’s nineteenth century novel, Jane Eyre, is a piece of literature that will revolutionize how women are viewed, Erica Jong said this is a book that will be “…beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics…”

Parenthetical Citation “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” In an attempt to suggest that Charlotte Bronte’s nineteenth century novel, Jane Eyre, is a piece of literature that will revolutionize how women are viewed, Erica Jong said this is a book that will be “…beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics…”(Jong, 1).

Bibliography Card Example Women’s Rights Source Card # 1 “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” p. 1 Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. New York: New American Library, Front of Card Back of Card

Parenthetical Citation “When a book is beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics, we should suspect that a revolution in consciousness is in progress.” In an attempt to suggest that Charlotte Bronte’s nineteenth century novel, Jane Eyre, is a piece of literature that will revolutionize how women are viewed, Erica Jong said this is a book that will be “…beloved by readers and hated by contemporary critics…”(Jong, 1).

Writing Assignment Based on the last two days of research, write 2-4 paragraphs on your topic. Include at least 2-3 facts, or noteworthy sources. 5 minutes Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement A thesis state is an argument or a hypothesis. The main point of your work. It is an unproven statement. Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement The characteristics of a STRONG thesis statement: 1.Arguable 2.Evolves from your research 3.Clear, focused and specific. Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement The purpose of your project will be to present evidence that supports your thesis statement. Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement Going forward, everything will stem and evolve around your thesis. Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement Examples Subject:Crime Topic:Crime Prevention Questions: Crime must be stopped. What can states do in order to prevent crime rate from increasing? Thesis Statement: In order to prevent erroneous crimes from continuing to happen, the court system needs to implement stiffer sentences. objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Thesis Statement Prewriting Three Steps to Arriving at a thesis statement. 1.Begin with a topic 2.Narrow the topic with specific question 3.Develop a thesis statement by answering the question based on your research. Objective: Students will use source packet and knowledge of topic to develop a thesis statement.

Your Thesis Statement Subject: Topic: Question: Practice Thesis Statement:

Let’s Get IT Started (again) Research Paper 2011 Thursday, April 14, 2011 Quick Write #76 “Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.” - John Jakes

Supplies Supplies are due Monday, April 18, 2011 Folder, notecards and paper

Animal Farm Projects Animal Farm Projects are DUE tomorrow!!! No EXCEPTION! No EXCUSE!

Saturday School Want to make up any assignment???? Want to get a jump start on your resource packet??? Come to Saturday School from 8am-noon! You can make up ANY assignment/quiz…. Grades should be posted by tomorrow (I hope)

Topics 1.Choose a topic 2. Complete a 1 page free write on that topic.

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Let’s Get IT Started (again) Research Paper 2011 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Quick Write #75 “Writing is a form of personal freedom…” - Don Delillo, an American novelist