ENGLISH 10 Tentative Research Paper Calendar = DUE DATES 3 4 5 Begin Research Paper Unit
In class: Vocabulary list 8; Controversial Topics activity What is an effective thesis?; Introduction to note-taking form Today’s goal: Narrow down a few controversial topics that you’d like to consider for your paper
10
In-class: MLA QUIZ; Research and note taking Today’s goal: Continue composing notes, complete topic proposal
17 Notes Due (25
PowerPoint slides) In-class: How to incorporate counterarguments; Lab— Drafting Today’s goal: Draft body paragraphs 24 Lab—Revision Individual writing conferences Today’s goal: Refine paper
December 1 Final Draft Due for Final Edit in-class Work time for
In-class: Lab—Introduction to the SIRS database, library resources, and note taking
Today’s goal: Have a clear topic in mind and do preliminary research to decide on your topic; Practice taking notes in the PowerPoint slide
11 No lab today
Topic Proposals Due
Topic Presentations in class Today’s goal: Give/receive helpful feedback to/from peers 18 In-class: How to transition paragraphs; Lab— Drafting Today’s goal: Draft body paragraphs; conclusion
25
In-class: Go over MLA citation requirements; Read a sample research paper; continue research and note-taking Today’s goal: Begin note-taking that includes correct MLA citations
12
In-class: Go over outline format; How to incorporate facts, stats, and sources; Draft outline
6
7 NO SCHOOL
Thesis statement draft due In-class: Research and note taking Today’s goal: Continue composing notes; Prepare for MLA quiz Monday
13 Outlines Due
14 NO SCHOOL
In-class: How to incorporate facts, stats, and sources; Lab--Drafting
Today’s goal: Complete outline
Today’s goal: Draft introduction and begin body paragraphs
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Today’s goal: Give and receive helpful feedback from classmates
Today’s goal: Refine paper
Today’s goal: Refine paper
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
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First Drafts
Due Peer Workshop 1
Lab—Revision Individual writing conferences
Lab—Revision Individual writing conferences
Second Drafts Due Peer Workshop 2 Work time for class presentations
2 Final Drafts Due Class Presentations
presentations
Due