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AMERICAN DREAM RESEARCH/PERSUASIVE ESSAY  Due Friday, April 24 by 4:00  Assessment Summary  This is a persuasive, third person essay that incorporates research about the American Dream. This is NOT a Gatsby essay. You will persuade your audience whether the American Dream is an illusion or a reality while using The Great Gatsby as one paragraph of support. Your other paragraph will be using an article given to you by the teacher.  Resources/Text  Form Requirement  Structure  Guidelines/Goals  Rubric  Topic Sentence, Evidence, Analysis  Language  Notes at bottom

CALENDAR  These days are set! I will tell you if there are any changes that alter homework.  You are responsible for your work and turning it in on time.  If you are absent from class, then you still need to complete the required work on your own.  This calendar (included in the packet) is posted online. Each assignment will be posted as well on a daily basis. If all else fails, ask a classmate.  This is the final quarter of the year; I am the LAST resource you should be using when you need additional help. Do not rely on the teacher for basic questions.

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY  What is an annotated bibliography?  It is a list of citations of resources (books, articles, and documents). Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, credibility, and quality of the sources cited.  What is the process?  Writing an annotated bib calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise explanation, analysis, and informed research. First find and record citations to resources that may contain useful information. Cite the resource using the appropriate style (English = MLA) Write a brief annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the resource. Include: evaluation of the author’s Ethos, comment on the intended audience, compare/contrast this work with another, explain how this work supports your topic.  Sophomore Year vs. Junior Year  I will give you guided sheets to help you construct your thoughts. Next year you will be expected to remember and apply this skill.  Learn this year and show off next year!

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY GUIDED SHEETS  Source #  Topic  Title of Article  Address of Website  Periodical Name  Publication City  Publisher  Date of Publishing Access; Pages; Periodical Volume/Issue  How does this source contribute to your information that would support your thesis/topic?  Are there aspects of your thesis that this source does not cover? Explain.  What kind of expertise does the writer have?  Does what the author say about your topic seem logical? Trustworthy? Explain.  What kind of evidence does the author use? What kind of data is used?  How/why was this resource produced and how does that effect its trustworthiness?

SOURCE #1  Source # 1  Topic: American Dream  Title of Article: “Is the American Dream Withering or Just Changing?”  Address of Website: N/A  Periodical Name: TIME Magazine  Publication City: New York City  Publisher: TIME Inc.  Date of Publishing Access; Pages; Periodical Volume/Issue: September 26, 2013; 1-3

READ, ANNOTATE, ANSWER  How does this source contribute to your information that would support your thesis/topic?  Are there aspects of your thesis that this source does not cover? Explain.  What kind of expertise does the writer have?  Does what the author say about your topic seem logical? Trustworthy? Explain.  What kind of evidence does the author use? What kind of data is used?  How/why was this resource produced and how does that effect its trustworthiness?

HOMEWORK: DUE TOMORROW!  Read sources #2 and #3  Annotate your sources  Fill out the other two guided source sheets