Business Project Business English Business Management & Administration Lesson
Plan
Lesson Plan
Performance Objective The student researches and develops a business project incorporating data imported from various sources. Specific Objective The student will be able to research and develop a business project incorporating data imported from various sources. Terms  Research‐ Diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.  Develop‐ To bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.  Data‐ Individual facts, statistics, or items of information.  Analytical Paper‐ Breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.  Expository Paper‐ Explains something to the audience.  Argumentative Paper‐ Makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. The claim could be an opinion, a policy proposal, an evaluation, a cause‐and‐effect statement, or an interpretation. The goal of the argumentative paper is to convince the audience that the claim is true based on the evidence provided.  Cause and Effect Paper‐ Explains one action or event that caused certain effects to occur so as to identify patterns and explain why things turned out the way they did.  Narrative Paper‐ Tells a story in such a way that the audience learns a lesson or gains insight.  Descriptive Paper‐ Describes a person, object, or event so vividly that the reader feels like she/she could reach out and touch it.  Thesis Statement‐ A sentence that should be specific, should cover only what you will discuss in your paper, and should be supported with specific evidence.  Variety‐ A number of different types of things, especially one in the same general category.  Reference‐ A book, passage, etc. to which one is directed.  Sources‐ A book, statement, person, etc. supplying information.  MLA Format‐ MLA style has been widely adopted by schools, academic departments, and instructors for over half a century. The association's guidelines are also used by over 1,100 scholarly and literary journals, newsletters, and magazines and by many university and commercial presses. The MLA's guidelines are followed throughout North America and in Brazil, China, India, Japan, Taiwan, and other countries around the world.  Planning‐ Use of a method to proceed, create, and/or arrange.  Rough Draft‐ The preliminary stage of a written work in which the author begins to develop a more cohesive product.  Editing‐ To correct. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Revising‐ To amend or alter in order to make corrections. Publishing‐ To publicly issue the work. Final Draft‐ Relating to or constituting an end or purpose. Time When taught as written, this lesson should take approximately 480 minutes to complete. Preparation
Preparation
TEKS Correlations: This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed. 130.116 (c) Knowledge and Skills  (2)  (F) Research and develop a business project incorporating data imported from various resources. Interdisciplinary Correlations: English‐English IV  110.34(b)(1) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing.  110.34(b)(17) Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity.  110.34(b)(18) Students will write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions. Students are expected to correctly and consistently use conventions of punctuation and capitalization.  110.34(b)(19) Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.  110.34(b)(13) Students use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text.  110.34(b)(22) Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information.  110.34(b)(23) Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into an extended written or oral presentation.  110.34(b)(26) Students work productively with others in teams (if applicable). Occupational Correlation (O*Net – www.onetonline.org/): Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialists O*Net Number: 13‐1041.07 Reported Job Titles: NA Tasks: 
Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions. 
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies. Soft Skills: Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, and Judgment and Decision Making Accommodations for Learning Differences It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special Populations page of this website. Preparation  Review and familiarize yourself with the terminology, all website links, and any resource materials required.  Have materials and websites ready prior to the start of the lesson.  Check with your school and district and see if you have both mission statement and vision statement. If you do, then have these ready and available to share with your students. References  www.dictionary.com  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/1/  http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/Cause.html  http://www.mla.org/style  http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml#unassigned Instructional Aids  Lesson 2.05 Business Project  Instructor Computer/Projection Unit  Websites listed in the References Section  Business Project Topics List document  Presentation template/outline  Writing template/outline Introduction
Introduction
The main purposes of this lesson are to give students the opportunity to determine a topic of choice, determine what type of paper/presentation they will be creating, research a topic of choice, and report his/her findings in either a traditional (paper) or non‐traditional (presentation) form. Ask Do you know how to research for information on a specific topic? Ask Do you know the different types of papers/presentations you can give? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Ask Do you know how to include information in a paper that isn’t original (meaning, you did not come up with the information or the wording)? Ask Do you know how to write a thesis statement? Ask Do you know how to put together an effective paper/presentation that not only meets the requirements, but is interesting? Say If you know how to do all of these things, then this assignment will be a refresher on the topics and skills. If you don’t know how to do these things, this will be your opportunity to learn how to put together a research document that includes both material that is original (your own words, your perspective) and combine it with supporting information from other people’s research, words, and perspective. Say We will be spending several days on this project. There will be spot checks and due dates throughout the project. These projects will be graded by self‐evaluation, peer‐evaluation, and teacher evaluation. Self‐
Evaluation will account for 25% of your grade, Peer‐Evaluation will account for 25% of your grade, and Teacher‐Evaluation will account for 50% of your grade. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Outline
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I. Vocabulary/Personal Word Walls II. Introduction (Ask and Say) III. Guided Practice “What Makes a Good Thesis Statement?” IV. Independent Practice‐ Project V. Presentations (optional) VI. Review and Evaluation of Lesson During the 1 week of school, students will have created personal, possibly electronic, Word Walls. The method and location will be established by the instructor. These are listed on Page 3 of this document. Students will be introduced to the project objectives, timeline, requirements, etc. They will determine 1) whether or not they will work alone or with a partner, 2) which topic they want to do, 3) which format they will use (paper or presentation). Each day will require the completion of at least one part of the project. As the teacher, you will determine which part(s) are completed and when (unless you want to use the provided guide) . Compete a paper or presentation with the following: ‐
Title Page/Title Screen (MLA Format/Information) ‐
Introductory paragraph/screen with thesis statement ‐
Paragraph/Screen 1= Point 1 Paragraph/Screen 2= Point 2 Paragraph/Screen 3= Point 3 Conclusion Paragraph/Screen Within the paper/presentation, students must include the three references (different types), and at least two of the remaining options: 1) Pop culture reference (cartoon, represented in television/film, topic for conversation on any social media website, mentioned in a song, subject of any artwork/graphic) 1) Special interest story (any topic related story about yourself or someone you know) 1) Original graph or chart (any object that helps better explain or support your point) 1) Quote and author of quote (any quote that helps better explain or support your point) Students will give presentations or “switch papers” for the peer evaluation. Review lesson objectives and evaluate the project. Multiple Intelligences Guide
Existentialist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/Rhythmic
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic
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Application
Summary
Guided Practice “What Makes a Good Thesis Statement?” Worksheet Independent Practice Students will complete the following:  Determine if he/she will be working alone or with a partner  Determine project topic  Determine how the information will be presented (paper or presentation)  Compete a paper or presentation with the following:  Title Page/Title Screen (MLA Format/Information)  Introductory paragraph/screen with thesis statement  Paragraph/Screen 1= Point 1  Paragraph/Screen 2= Point 2  Paragraph/Screen 3= Point 3  Conclusion Paragraph/Screen  Within the paper/presentation, you must include the three references, and at least two of the remaining options:  Three references (different types)  One pop culture reference (cartoon, represented in television/film, topic for conversation on any social media website, mentioned in a song, subject of any artwork/graphic)  One special interest story (any topic related story about yourself or someone you know)  One original graph or chart (any object that helps better explain or support your point)  One quote and author of quote (any quote that helps better explain or support your point) S
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Review and Lesson Evaluation Review the lesson’s purpose and evaluate its effectiveness. Evaluation
Evaluation
Informal Assessment Any spot check you think is necessary can be an informal grade and/or you can take grades on the following :  Thesis statement  Paragraph/Screen 1  Paragraph/Screen 2 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Paragraph/Screen 3 Conclusion Paragraph/Screen Three References Pop Culture/Special Interest Story/Chart or Graph/Quote Check Formal Assessment  Self‐Evaluation (25%)  Peer‐Evaluation (25%)  Teacher‐Evaluation (50%) Enrichment
Enrichment
Extension  Have students create a collage of graphics/pictures that represent their viewpoints on the topic they chose.  Have students create a flyer that introduces them to the “public” as the newest writer to publish a “book” on the topic they have chosen.  Have students create a five‐question interview on the topic they chose and gather data from sources outside the classroom. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Business Research Paper (or Presentation) Project Template Step 1= Select your topic. Step 2= Determine what type of paper you will write.  Analytical Paper‐ Breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.  Expository Paper‐ Explains something to the audience.  Argumentative Paper‐ Makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. The claim could be an opinion, a policy proposal, an evaluation, a cause‐and‐effect statement, or an interpretation. The goal of the argumentative paper is to convince the audience that the claim is true, based on the evidence provided.  Cause and Effect Paper‐ Explains one action or event that caused certain effects to occur; identifies patterns and explains why things turned out the way they did.  Narrative Paper‐ Tells a story in such a way that the audience learns a lesson or gains insight.  Descriptive Paper‐ Describes a person, object, or event so vividly that the reader feels like he/she could reach out and touch it. Step 3= Develop your Thesis Statement with these four characteristics:  Takes some sort of stand  Justifies discussion  Expresses one main idea  Is specific Good Better Best Step 4= Write your introductory paragraph with your thesis statement as the last sentence. Introductory Paragraph with Thesis Statement
Step 5=Write your three supporting paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. Supporting Paragraph 1 Supporting Paragraph 2 Supporting Paragraph 3 Conclusion Paragraph Step 6= Review, Edit, Submit Step 7= Revise (if necessary) and turn in final draft Business Project Topics List
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Documentary on the history of any sport on the campus. Documentary on the history of any fine arts program on the campus. Documentary on the history of any student organizations/club on the campus. Documentary on the history of CTE. Documentary on the history of any philanthropic project on the campus. Social media and its effects on society. Advertising and the manipulation of consumer fears. Fast food phenomenon in America. The value of teaching computer literacy to children. Public employees and striking. How to successfully cope with academic pressures. Progress will be the downfall of mankind. Sexual and racial wage disparities in the modern market place. Borrowing money: What should you find out before you apply for credit? Violence on television and its possible effects on young children. Violence in video games and its possible effects on young children. How has online viewing of television shows and movies affected the television/movie industry? There is an old saying “The customer is always right.” Agree or Disagree? Corporate social responsibility. Dealing with personal affairs on company time. Business ethics. When you accept a job, what does the employer owe you? What do you owe the employer? Texas demographics and consumerism. Passion in your work and life: what kind of effects does it have? Clean technology. The housing market. Preventing financial fraud. Return on investment. How to kick start job hunting. Leadership /Management styles. Salary vs. Hourly. Background checks and drug testing on potential employees. Zero Risk Assessment and hiring of new employees. How to defend yourself against cyber crimes. 35. The dynamics of a workforce with four generations (Mature/World War II, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y/Millennials. 36. Juvenile offenders being tried and punished as adults. 37. No Child Left Behind Act. 38. Nonverbal communication: what is it telling us? 39. Overpopulation. 40. School lunches. 41. Sports parents. 42. Wage disparities between men and women. 43. Workaholics. 44. Working mothers. 45. Americans and illiteracy. 46. Health care. 47. Gap Year: Should there be a year between high school and college? 48. Cheap Labor: Moving factories to undeveloped nations. 49. Bullying laws. 50. Alternative fuel sources. Business Project Teacher Evaluation Checklist Name ___________________________________________________ Check the following elements for successful completion: __1. Fulfilled the requirements of essay topic. __2. Provided a clear thesis in the introductory paragraph or section of paper and stayed focused on that thesis throughout paper. __3. Developed thesis with analysis, original thought, and examples. __4. Provided the full name of the authors and complete titles of works that were discussed. __5. Used logical paragraph organization with each paragraph unified by a topic idea. __6. Followed MLA requirements for parenthetical, in‐text documentation. __7. Ended essay with a conclusion that is not too repetitive and that gives satisfactory closure. __8. Included a works‐cited page in MLA Format. __9. Formulated an interesting, sophisticated thesis for essay. __10. Supported claims with appropriate, intelligent, well‐analyzed examples. __11. Used transitional devices in a balanced and effective manner. __12. Selected relevant and insightful research references. __13. Supported all points with appropriate, fully‐analyzed examples and compelling, insightful arguments. __14. Used varied sentence structure and college‐level vocabulary. __15. Maintained a distinctive voice—with an attempt to express self in an original style; essay maintains a consistent point of view with no illogical shifts. __16. Submitted an error‐free document (no spelling or grammar mistakes). __17. Stayed on task throughout project. __18. Completed project. __19. Turned in project on time. __20. Provided “extras.”  One area of excellence: 
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Business Project Evaluation Checklist Name ___________________________________________________ Use this checklist for your self‐evaluation. Check the following elements for successful completion: __1. I have fulfilled the requirements of my essay topic. __2. I have provided a clear thesis in the introductory paragraph or section of my paper and have stayed focused on that thesis throughout my paper. __3. I have developed my thesis with analysis, original thought, and examples. __4. I have provided the full name of the authors and complete titles of works I'm discussing. __5. I have used logical paragraph organization, with each paragraph unified by a topic idea. __6. I have followed MLA requirements for parenthetical, in‐text documentation. __7. I have ended my essay with a conclusion that is not too repetitive and that gives satisfactory closure. __8. I have included a works‐cited page in MLA Format. __9. I have read my essay aloud to make sure that my points are clear and that my sentences flow smoothly. __10. I have double checked my grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and my paper demonstrates mastery of the basics (so that it has no major errors that would interfere with effective communication). __11. I have formulated an interesting, sophisticated thesis for my essay. __12. I have supported my claims with appropriate, intelligent, well‐analyzed examples. __13. I have achieved logical organization throughout with thoughtful, specific topic sentences and paragraph conclusions. __14. I have used transitional devices in a balanced and effective manner. __15. I have selected relevant and insightful research references. __16. I have supported all my points with appropriate, fully‐analyzed examples and compelling, insightful arguments. __17. I have used only carefully‐selected references that fully support my thesis, blend smoothly into the text of my paper, and highlight my ideas in an interesting and appropriate way. __18. I have used varied sentence structure and college‐level vocabulary. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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__19. I have maintained a distinctive voice—with an attempt to express myself in an original style; my essay maintains a consistent point of view with no illogical shifts. __20. I have submitted an almost error‐free paper by attending to these stages of revision:  one read‐through for consistent, present tense verbs throughout.  a second reading to check for commas only.  a third reading (aloud) to check for all other errors in grammar and clarity. One thing I did well: One thing I need to improve: Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Business Project Evaluation Checklist Name ___________________________________________________ Use this checklist for your peer‐evaluation. __1. Provided a clear thesis in the introductory paragraph or section of paper and stayed focused on that thesis throughout paper. __2. Developed thesis with analysis, original thought, and examples. __3. Used logical paragraph organization, with each paragraph unified by a topic idea. __4. Ended essay with a conclusion that is not too repetitive and that gives satisfactory closure. __5. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and my paper demonstrates mastery of the basics (so that it has no major errors that would interfere with effective communication). __6. Formulated an interesting, sophisticated thesis for essay. __7. Supported claims with appropriate, intelligent, well‐analyzed examples. __8. Achieved logical organization throughout with thoughtful, specific topic sentences and paragraph conclusions. __9. Used transitional devices in a balanced and effective manner. __10. Formulated an interesting research paper. One point of excellence: Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
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