Unit 4 Research Paper

-Finishing your Research Essay

-Works cited

-Applying Feedback and Revising

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By Mx. Stanton and Mr. Meza

Hosted by Mr. Todoroff

Today’s Agenda:

• Expectations
• Objectives & Standards
• Announcements/important dates
• Lesson:
• Works Cited video
• Revising your Essay
• Breakout rooms

Live Lesson Expectations

• Be respectful
• Participate & stay on task
• Never give out personal �information
• Act like the scholar your teachers know you can be
• Ask questions while you have all the teachers here

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes

• Self motivated Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Academic Achievement
• Proper Technology Use
• Effective Communication

Learning Objectives & Standards

W.9-10.5:

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing,

rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most

significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions

should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and

including grades 9–10.)

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Objectives:

• To help students understand how to revise, edit and spot check their essays.

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W.9-10.8

Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation including footnotes and endnotes. CA

Reminders

• Make sure your ITR is filled out
• Remind your CTs to sign up for RegOnline and Parent Square
• Talk to your HR teacher and/or your Counselor to set up your EOY call

Due Dates

The final draft of the Research Essay is due Monday, April 29th

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It’s okay if you need extra time- be sure you’re reaching out for help!

Essay Check-in

Which Pikachu best describes how you’re feeling about the Unit 4 Essay right now?

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Take a second to think, then post just the number in chat!

Revising your Essay

Essay Revision with Mr. Todoroff

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*Please note that this video is not from this year, so the dates are not correct. Follow the dates on your planner!

Revision Checklist

Mr. Meza’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Mock Essay

Let’s test your revision skills and see how good your editing eyes are

Essay Check-in

…..again!

Which Pikachu best describes how you’re feeling about the Unit 4 Essay right now?

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Take a second to think, then post just the number in chat!