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Concur
WORD of the DAY
(Verb)
The student concurred with
her teacher, she deserved an
A on the exam.
Concur: to express agreement
Multi Genre Research Unit
Multi-Genre Research Paper
Talk to me about what you think this means.
FORMAT
Required:
• one news release
and
• two mini projects
that demonstrate the research you have
completed and the information you have
learned about your person.
ASSESSMENT
News Release (see rubric below)
____/35
Creative Option ___________________
(must demonstrate unique information about your subject NOT
already provided in the news release)
- includes at least one correctly formatted, in text citation
____/10
____/2
Text Option ______________________
(must demonstrate unique information about your subject NOT
already provided in the news release or creative option)
- includes at least one correctly formatted, in text citation
____/10
____/2
MLA Format Work Cited Page
- includes @ least 5 unique sources, 2 MUST be NON electronic (can
include those used for news release)
all 5 unique sources are correctly formatted
____/5
____/5
Overall Presentation of Material
____/6
TOTAL
____/75
Topic Choice
We will pull names out of a hat and when
your name is selected you will be able
select your person. If it has already been
chosen you may not take it.
A1 Topics
A2 Topics
A3 Topics
B8 Topics
Remember when…??
ACT PROMPT #1 REVIEW
A mini skeleton for your paper:
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Thesis:
Reason 1 to support:
Reason 2 to support:
Opposition:
Restated Thesis:
One thing I did well here was …
I think the weakest section of this paper is …
In order to make it stronger I would add …
When I write the next prompt I will be sure to
remember….
ACT Practice Writing Prompt
Question: According to the Michigan High School Athletic
Association, athletes must maintain a certain grade-point
average in order to participate in high school athletic
competitions. Some parents and staff insist that the
current requirements are necessary because we need to
stress the importance of academics. Others believe that
sports teach athletes valuable lessons outside of the
classroom and academics should not hinder
participation. Should all students be allowed to
participate in athletics regardless of grade-point
average?
In your essay, take a position on this question. You may
write about either one of the two points of view, or you
may present a different point of view. Use specific
reasons and examples to support your position.
YOU WILL HAVE THIRTY MINUTES TO WRITE!
Benign
WORD of the DAY
(Adjective)
I was relieved that the tumor
taken out of my dog’s eye was
benign.
Benign: showing kindness or
gentleness, does not threaten
health or life.
Notetaking
• Today is our DAY of DISCOVERY –
meaning you have all hour to work on your
research.
• I have a few tips for you to help you with
your research.
IDEAS for Web based research
• NOTE: ALL SITES ARE NOT GOOD SITES! Be
sure that where you information is coming from
is a reputable souce
• YOU SHOULD TAKE NOTES –
TAKING NOTES = COPYING AND PASTING
• Find a place to take notes, I would recommend
electronic but if you are more comfortable with
hand written that is fine.
Example
Type or Write Address:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/till/
Author: WGBH Educational Foundation
Notes:
Demure
WORD of the DAY
(Adjective)
Tim’s new girlfriend had pink
hair and played the guitar, she
was anything but demure!
Demure: reserved or modest
behavior
New Release
Think of this as a Front Page article, big
news that would have applied to your
person at some point in his/her life.
Create a Headline that would draw interest
to your story:
Ex:
“Dead Teen’s Last Words Inspire Millions”
New Release
Although this article will BEGIN with
information that relates directly to the
event you are focusing on, you will be able
to include background information on your
person as your ‘story’ progresses.
Possible News Release Outline
P1: information on Milam and Bryant confession (told
as BREAKING NEWS!)+
THESIS: The brutality that was shown in Emmett
Till’s murder will be a catalyst in the Civil Rights
Movement.
P2: Explain the trial, and that Bryant and Milam have
already been acquitted.
P3: What happened in Money that led to ET’s death?
The whistle, the kidnapping, the beating...
P4: Reactions to the murder, how the trial has begun
to change history, the direction society seems to be
moving now.
P5: Restated Thesis: Emmett Till’s life and legacy will
continue to inspire the need and fight for equality. +
Summary of his life and death.
Research means:
YOU MUST add outside info to your paper
• Adding quotes to your paper backs up
your opinion and shows that you know
what you are talking about! Validates your
opinion and ideas!
• It is important to CITE the information as
you include it in your paper.
• Two Sides of Citations:
– In-text Citations: within the piece of work
– Works Cited Page: stand alone reference at
END of work
In-text Citations:
How to add your notes to your paper
A citation is the author’s name and a page number in
parenthesis at the end of the of the sentence.
EX: (Author pg#) – IDEAL!
According the article titled, “Human Logic”, it takes the brain
2.3 seconds to process new information (Collins 53).
NOTE: If there is NO author is provided, use the FIRST word
of the title, EX: (“Media” 17)
NOTE: if there is NO page number just leave it off.
EX: (Magee)
How to add your notes to your paper
After you add some outside information to your
paper EXPLAIN why it is significant, WHY
does it support your argument. This is what
will make your paragraphs much stronger.
Example information I will add:
According to an article called, “Making Google”, Google Inc.
has changed the way that advertising works. Google only
charges advertisers for their ads when they are clicked on,
this makes advertising free unless it draws customers,
which has allowed even small business to get in the ad
game (Grover 3).
WebPages without a single author
WEBPAGE:
Abraham Lincoln's birthplace was designated
as a National Historical Site in 1959 (National
Park Service).
NOTE: Internet citations follow the style of
printed works. Personal or corporate author
and page number should be given if they exist
on the website.
Example Paragraph with Citations
In a shocking turn of events today, Roy Bryant and JW
Milam have confessed the gory details of Emmett Till’s
death. In admitting to killing him they have also disclosed
some information about Emmett’s final stand against
injustice. While the two stood on the banks of the
Tallahatchie river Milam asked Till the following question,
“You still as good as I am?” Amazingly, even after
sustaining hours of torture and unspeakable atrocities, Till
responded with a resounding, “Yeah” (WGBH Educational
Foundation). This single word demonstrated Emmett’s
deep seeded confidence in himself and his place in the
world. This single stand against the brutal nature of racism
is powerful and it would go on to inspire many other
Americans, both white and black, to take a stand against
injustice (Crowe 112). The brutality that was shown in
Emmett Till’s murder will be a catalyst in the Civil Rights
Movement.
Example Works Cited
Crowe, Chris. Getting Away with Murder .
New York: Dial, 2003. Print.
WGBH Educational Foundation. "WGBH
American Experience - Home." PBS. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2010.
<http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperi
ence>
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Bib Me!
Bibme.org
Check out this sweet site!
(It just may change your life…at least in terms of
research papers!
By Next Class 1. You should have a 2 copies of a rough
draft of your newsrelease with
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3 in text citations
Works cited page
Aspiration
WORD of the DAY
(Noun)
Jenny set her aspirations on
graduating from college.
Aspiration: a strong desire to
achieve something high or
great.
Shakespeare
• March 1 – Chicago
• Sign up on Thursday 7 AM!
Mini-Grammar Alert!
Take a few notes on this in your notebook!
Their/There/They’re
Tricks to help you decipher one
of the most frequently trio of
words
What do they mean?
THERE: location (or general)
(use this when you are trying to describe where
something is, or when you need to make a
general observation)
THEIR: possessive
(use this when something belongs to a group)
THEY’RE: read this literally as
TWO words = THEY ARE.
Fill in the following sentences with one of the following options:
There/Their/They’re
1. I thought _________________ clothing was cool but too
expensive.
2. Can you believe ______________ actually wearing
those outfits in public?
3. Are __________________ fashion magazines in their
suitcases?
4. Don’t worry, ___________________ planning on
opening up a store here in GR so you can have those
cool clothes too!
5. ______________________ grumpy expressions make
me think maybe they don’t want to hang out with Kanye
West anymore if they have to wear these clothes!
On your own…
1. “__________ are many good reasons to
learn these words,” Mrs. Tilley said.
2. I see the shooting star, it is right over
_________!
3. The students will have to focus if
__________ going to finish their
research papers on time!
4. ____________ silent, because this is
__________ favorite part of the movie.
Stephen Dunning Small-Groups
• Select a timer (10 minutes per person)
• While each person reads his/her piece, group
members read along silently and annotate text
• After listening, wait an ENTIRE minute to
formulate thoughts about the piece
• Discuss the piece as though the writer is not
there (author should be taking notes)
• Focus discussion on ideas and language
• Author may “explain” or comment about raised
suggestions at the end of the discussion
• Thank group members
Peer Edit Focus Ideas:
• Does the paper clearly explain one event in the subject’s
life?
• Is there a thesis statement explaining subject’s historical
significance?
• Does the body of the paper offer support for thesis? Is it
PROVING the author’s idea?
• Is all the information that didn’t come directly from the
author’s head cited appropriately?
• Is there a SEPARATE Works Cited page?
• What would you like to know more about?
• Is the paper organized logically? Can you think of any
section that should be relocated or cut to make the paper
more cohesive?
• Statement starters:
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“I wonder….”
“What if…”
“I feel that the paper needs more/less….”
“I notice…”
Eulogy
WORD of the DAY
(Noun)
I was asked to give the
eulogy at my grandfather’s
funeral.
Eulogy: a formal speech in
praise of a dead person
News Release Due!
Please rip off the last page of your packet
and staple it to the top of your news
release with your works cited on the
bottom.
Gates MacGinite
• This will take 55 minutes
• You will have 20 minutes for Vocab and 35
minutes for Comprehension
Example pieces for Mini-Projects
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Scrapbook
Eulogy
Obituary
Invite
Advice Column
REMEMBER! You must include NEW info that I
didn’t read about in your News Release + 2
NEW Sources ( so you will turn in a Works Cited
page with 5 total sources, two of which are new!)
Research Project Gallery Walk
Partner up, choose someone you
enjoy chatting with.
SIT TOGETHER IN A POD.
Disparage
WORD of the DAY
(verb)
The disparaging comment he
made about his boss got him
fired.
Disparage: to show disrespect
for; belittle; discredit
FIELD TRIP!
What: Fine Arts Day
Where: Aquinas College
Why: Because college is AMAZING and I want
you to start getting pumped about it!
When: March 19 (B-day) leave during B5 return
at the end of the day
Cost: $5.00! BEST PART OF THE WHOLE
DEAL!
SIGN Ups- WEDNESDAY, MY room @ 7 am.
Research Project Gallery Walk
Partner #1– Set out your 2 mini
projects on the two desks.
Partner #2– Put your projects
somewhere safe (backpack, under
your desk, etc)
Research Project Gallery Walk
We will begin rotating around the room in just
a second. It is important that you rotate
only when I tell you to.
Process:
• Move to a station.
• Spend 2 minutes looking over the
projects and discussing the person and
the quality of the work with your partner.
• After 2 minutes grab a blank square of
paper.
Research Project Gallery Walk
Each of you should have one sheet in front of you –
EITHER pink or yellow.
If you have the blue sheet write one comment about
the creative project on the desk.
If you have a yellow sheet, write one comment about
the text project on the desk.
Text Project:
Creative Project:
Research Project Gallery Walk
REPEAT!
Process:
• Move to a station.
• Spend 2 minutes looking over the
projects and discussing the person and
the quality of the work with your partner.
• After 2 minutes comment on either the
yellow or blue sheet of paper. PLEASE
NOTE – DO NOT REPEAT A COMMENT
THAT IS ALREADY ON THE SHEET.
Research Project Gallery Walk
Each of you should have one sheet in front
of you – EITHER blue or yellow.
DO THE OPPOSITE COLOR OF WHAT
YOU DID LAST TIME!
Creative Project:
Text Project: