This week students will begin researching and developing arguments for their persuasive essays. We'll begin with a research overview, reviewing key research concepts such as the parts of books (index, table-of-contents, etc) and types of reference books (encyclopedias, atlases, etc.) I'll also introduce the key concepts of essay structure.
Then, working with a driving question, students will begin researching their topic and developing a thesis, writing supporting points, and discovering evidence. We'll be working in the library, but students are encouraged to research at home too.
By the end of this week, students should have completed pages one through eleven in their persuasive essay packets.
On Friday, students will turn in their research overview and their research log (a daily record of a student's research into his or her essay topic).
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