Content Objective: 2.02 Create a research product in both written and presentational form.
Language Objective: Generate questions about the research process.
Essential Question: What is involved in writing a good research paper?
Today, after a short introductory discussion about our upcoming research project, the students visited the Media Center for an informative Powerpoint presentaion by Ms. Joyner. The topics covered included how to avoid plagiarism, effective notetaking, citing sources, and MLA style. Tomorrow students will focus their thesis question and create their thesis statement.
Homework: Begin brainstorming for research topic; post review of The Outsiders on our blog by 3 pm Wednesday.
