March 17-19 Research Paper work time

Moving from first draft to polished revision

• Review the final draft information sheet together. Answer questions. Get clarity about the expectations. (It’s also posted on the RPaper Central Webpage.
• Our main task W-Fr: Move from first draft to polished revision (100 points)
• Mrs. Hazle is happy to talk with you about your paper either in class or by scheduling a time outside of class.

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Feb. 22-26 Research Paper work time

Moving from full sentence outline with citations to full draft

• Review the Feb. 26 grading rubric together. Answer questions. Get clarity about the expectations.
• Go to our RPaper Central Webpage and read the assigned sections of the Hacker-Sommers handbook.
• Main task: Move from full sentence outline to Feb. 26 draft (200 points)
• Reminder: your draft is due Friday, Feb. 26. If you need an extension, come talk with me.
• Next Week: Bring The Language of Composition (your white textbook) to class

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Feb. 22-26 Research Paper work time

Moving from full sentence outline with citations to full draft

• Review the Feb. 26 grading rubric together. Answer questions. Get clarity about the expectations.
• Go to our RPaper Central Webpage and read the assigned sections of the Hacker-Sommers handbook.
• Main task: Move from full sentence outline to Feb. 26 draft (200 points)
• Reminder: your draft is due Friday, Feb. 26. If you need an extension, come talk with me.
• Next Week: Bring The Language of Composition (your white textbook) to class

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Th Feb. 18 Research Paper work time

Moving from source collection, reading, and note taking to full sentence outline with citations

• Meet in Room 256 Th morning (We will meet in the library on Friday)
• If you haven’t already, make a copy of the Research Paper outline template, and add it to your RPaper folder. Be sure your outline is shared with Mrs. Hazle.
• Continue the process of moving from annotated sources/notecards to full sentence outline
• Reminder: your full outline is due Fr 2/19

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Feb. 17-19 Research Paper plans for the week:

Moving from source collection, reading, and note taking to full sentence outline with citations

• Meet in library W morning
• Make a copy of the Research Paper outline template. Build it this week.
• Tu-Fr: moving from annotated sources/notecards to full sentence outline
• Fr: full outline due Fr 2/19 . Add a shortcut to this slideshow in your RPaper digital folder--don’t “make a copy”

Feb. 16-19 Research Paper plans for the week:

Moving from source collection, reading, and note taking to full sentence outline with citations

• 15 sources totaling ~50,000 words should be in your GDrive RPaper resources folder / 50 note cards should be turned in to Mrs. Hazle
• Make a copy of the Research Paper outline template. Build it this week.
• Tu-Fr: moving from annotated sources/notecards to full sentence outline
• Fr: full outline due Fr 2/19 . Add a shortcut to this slideshow in your RPaper digital folder--don’t “make a copy”

Feb. 12 Research Paper plans for the week:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, from source work and note cards to formal outline

• Th 2/11 @9pm: 15 sources totaling 50,000 words + should be in your GDrive RPaper resources folder
• Fr: Bring remaining note cards to total 50 note card
• Friday is the last day for the food drive!
• On the horizon: full outline due Fr 2/19 . Make a copy of the Research Paper outline template.

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Feb. 12 Research Paper plans for the week:

Research Paper Outline Template

I. Introduction

A. Current Problem / Topic / Focus

B. Contextual Information (big picture)

C. Key Terms

Thesis Statement: Answers your research question

II. Background which establishes the problem / provides necessary information

A. Subpoint (cite sources)

B. Subpoint (cite sources)

C. Subpoint (cite sources)

D. sums up and transitions to first major point

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Feb. 12 Research Paper plans for the week:

Research Paper Outline Template

III. Major Point 1: expressed in clear topic sentence

1. Minor Point 1: (cite sources)

B. Minor Point 2: (cite sources) (transition to next major point)

IV. Major Point 2: expressed in clear topic sentence

1. Minor Point 1: (cite sources)

B. Minor Point 2: (cite sources) (transition to next major point)

V. Major Point 3: expressed in clear topic sentence

A. Minor Point 1: (cite sources)

B. Minor Point 2: (cite sources) (transition to next major point)

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Feb. 12 Research Paper plans for the week:

Research Paper Outline Template

VI. Major Point 4: counter argument / alternative perspective expressed in clear topic sentence

A. Minor Point 1: (cite sources)

B. Minor Point 2:. (cite sources) (transition to counter argument / alternative perspective)

VII. Major Point 4: rebuttal of counter argument / contextualize alternative perspective

1. Minor Point 1: (cite sources).

B. Minor Point 2:. (cite sources). (transition to conclusion)

VIII. Conclusion

A. summarize the argument and connect back to/restate your thesis

B. Here are some options for creating resolution and significance at the end of your paper:

• explain the significance of your argument within a broader context --and/or--
• make connections between ideas in your research paper and the other ideas or issues or events --and/or--
• present an appeal to ethos or emotions --and/or--
• leave the audience/reader with a compelling image --and/or--
• explain the implications of the argument for the future --and/or--
• offer next steps to consider

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Feb. 8-12 Research Paper plans for the week:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, from source work and note cards to formal outline

• M-Th: Keep researching, reading, annotating, and writing note cards. Keep adjusting your research question/working thesis as needed
• Tu and Th: meet in TLC for mini-lesson, research, and work time
• Th 2/11 @9pm: 15 sources totaling 50,000 words +
• Fr: Bring remaining note cards to total 50 note card
• Friday is the last day for the food drive!
• On the horizon: full outline due Fr 2/19 . Make a copy of the Research Paper outline template.

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Feb. 10 Research Paper: Note Card Reminders

• Remember to include source # in upper left corner of card.
• Include key information from each source on your note cards. Add more "location" information on the card if the source is long.
• Note cards should identify the most important ideas from each source.
• When moving from notetaking to outline, spreading out your cards on a table will help you classify and divide your information in order to construct your outline.

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Th: meet in TLC for mini-lesson, research, and work time

Th 2/11 @9pm: 15 sources totaling 50,000 words + in digital RPaper folder

Fr: Bring remaining note cards to total 50 note card

On the horizon: full outline due Fr 2/19

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Th, Feb. 4: Research Paper:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, patterns of development review, AP Lang progress check

AP Big Ideas cultivated through the research paper:

• RHS (rhetorical situation) Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation
• CLE (claims and evidence)
• REO (reasoning and organization)

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Th, Feb. 4: Research Paper:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, patterns of development review, AP Lang progress check

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AP Lang Rhetorical Situation skills cultivated through the research paper:

• 1A Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence (be sure to define when introduced “what urgency prompted this text into being,” audience, writer, purpose, context, and message (WECAMP) both within sources and within student’s own writing
• 2A Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the purpose and context of the rhetorical situation.
• 3A Write supporting paragraphs appropriate to the thesis and to the rhetorical situation.

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Th, Feb. 4: Research Paper:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, patterns of development review, AP Lang progress check

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AP Lang Claims and Evidence skills cultivated through the research paper:

• 3A Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument
• 4A Develop paragraphs that include a claim and evidence supporting the claim
• 3B identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure.
• 4B Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.

Th, Feb. 4: Research Paper:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, patterns of development review, AP Lang progress check

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AP Lang Reasoning and Organization skills cultivated through the research paper:

• 5A Describe the line of reasoning and explain whether it supports an argument’s overarching thesis (as you read sources / review your own writing)
• 6A Develop a line of reasoning and commentary that explains it throughout an argument
• 5C Recognize and explain the use of methods of development to accomplish a purpose
• 6C Use appropriate methods of development to advance an argument

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M-W, Feb. 1-3: Research Paper:

building your bibliography, reading and annotating sources, revising your thesis

• See Mrs. Hazle’s quick comments on your Topic/Research question document. Check Skyward. A few had no documents in RPaper folder. Have you filed them elsewhere?
• M-W are focused reading and source preparation days. Carefully follow our Key Info About Sources document. If you didn’t already add a shortcut to your RPaper folder, I added it for you :)
• Note that Wednesday is the due date for 7 sources. See Key Info About Sources document. There is a lot to do for each source. Use your class time well.
• Do your sources pass the CRAP Test? Here are more guidelines to evaluate your sources.

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Fr Jan. 29: Research Paper

refining line of inquiry, sources

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• This morning: Run your sources through the CRAP test
• Goal #1 this week is to learn as much as you can about your topic: Good places to search for research paper sources.
• Goal #2 is to use this breadth of understanding to develop/modify your research question (line of inquiry).
• Goal #3 is to create a record of your research, reading, and study: Here’s how
• Add this document to your RPaper digital folder.

Reminder: Friday is the last day to bring contributions for AYA, a local organization serving teens in Grand Rapids who are struggling with a myriad of issues.

Please consider donating socks, hats, mittens, underwear, personal care items, or other basics. Bring your donations to our first hour classroom.

Th Jan. 28: Research Paper

refining line of inquiry, sources

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• This morning: Mrs. Hazle’s modeling the “Resources folder,” copied and annotated source, note cards, “shift/z tip” for adding docs to more than one folder
• What to work on this week:
• Goal #1 this week is to learn as much as you can about your topic: Good places to search for research paper sources.
• Goal #2 is to use this breadth of understanding to develop/modify your research question (line of inquiry).
• Goal #3 is to create a record of your research, reading, and study: Here’s how
• Add this document to your RPaper digital folder.

Reminder: Friday is the last day to bring contributions for AYA, a local organization serving teens in Grand Rapids who are struggling with a myriad of issues.

Please consider donating socks, hats, mittens, underwear, personal care items, or other basics. Bring your donations to our first hour classroom.

W Jan. 27: Research Paper

refining line of inquiry, sources

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• This morning: Mrs. Hazle’s modeling of the bibliography (a work in progress)
• What to work on this week:
• Goal #1 this week is to learn as much as you can about your topic: Good places to search for research paper sources.
• Goal #2 is to use this breadth of understanding to develop/modify your research question (line of inquiry).
• Goal #3 is to create a record of your research, reading, and study: Here’s how
• Add this document to your RPaper digital folder.

Reminder: Friday is the last day to bring contributions for AYA, a local organization serving teens in Grand Rapids who are struggling with a myriad of issues.

Please consider donating socks, hats, mittens, underwear, personal care items, or other basics. Bring your donations to our first hour classroom.

Tu Jan. 26: Research Paper

refining line of inquiry, sources

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• 50% of our class is on the list of students to take the PSAT this morning...
• What to work on this week:
• Goal #1 this week is to learn as much as you can about your topic: Good places to search for research paper sources.
• Goal #2 is to use this breadth of understanding to develop/modify your research question (line of inquiry).
• Goal #3 is to create a record of your research, reading, and study: Here’s how
• Add this document to your RPaper digital folder.

Jan. 25-29: Research Paper

refining line of inquiry, sources

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• If you are interested: you should have received an email invitation to sign up for free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.
• M: Due by the end of today → “My Topic and Research Question” document in your RPaper GDrive folder. In your document explain your topic and research question. Include links to 2 reputable sources. Write a 3-5 sentence summary of each source and explain how each source relates to your topic and thesis. (10 points)
• What to work on this week:
• Goal #1 this week is to learn as much as you can about your topic: Good places to search for research paper sources.
• Goal #2 is to use this breadth of understanding to develop/modify your research question (line of inquiry).
• Goal #3 is to create a record of your research, reading, and study: Here’s how
• Add this document to your RPaper digital folder.

Friday Jan. 22: intro to the research paper

• Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.
• W-Fr: Create a “First Look” document in your RPaper folder: Date and record general information and links for potential topics and texts. (10 points)
• Where to look for ideas:
• Use the embedded list on our Research Paper Central webpage
• Type your topic ideas into the search function of a major publication like The New York Times or Smithsonian
• Smart use of Wikipedia
• Fr: Be sure that your “First Look” document reflects good use of class time W-Fr and that it is visible in your RPaper digital folder.
• Due by the end of the day on Jan. 25: “My Topic and Line of Inquiry” document in your RPaper GDrive folder. In your document explain your topic and line of inquiry. Include links to 2 reputable sources. Write a 3-5 sentence summary of each source and explain how each source relates to your topic and thesis.

The AP Language Research Paper Basic Overview

What is the focus of the AP Language Research Paper?

1. Research the topic of your choice. (but no double-dipping into work for another course or WTP)
2. Read and study at least 15 substantial, reputable articles, essays, interviews, speeches, films, graphics, or book chapters which deal with your topic.
3. Research the reputability of each of your sources.
4. Research the leading “experts” on your topic and look for texts they have written.
5. Answer a research question/support a research claim which brings you fully into the conversation of ideas regarding your selected topic and your 15 sources.
6. Strong research paper starters:
1. To what extent…?
2. What are the most important factors to consider before…?
3. In what ways has ____ transformed our understanding of ____?
4. The most important issues facing ______ are _______ because ______
5. By comparing and contrasting ________ and ________ we can conclude _____
7. With a research claim or question as your guide, read and study extensively in order to defend your claim/answer your question, while providing reputable support for your argument and providing scholarly context and depth.

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Jan. 19-22: intro to the research paper

• Tu: Comments on the synthesis essay annotations and outline / basic introduction to the research paper / Make GDrive folder inside your AP Language GDrive folder: Your Last Name 2021 Research Paper. Share your RPaper folder with jhazle@egrps.org (editor) (10 points) / 1-page overview of the RPaper / time to begin exploring topics
• W-Fr: Create a “First Look” document in your RPaper folder: Date and record general information and links for potential topics and texts. (10 points)
• Where to look for ideas:
• Use the embedded list on our Research Paper Central webpage
• Type your topic ideas into the search function of a major publication like The New York Times or Smithsonian
• Smart use of Wikipedia
• Fr: Be sure that your “First Look” document reflects good use of class time W-Fr and that it is visible in your RPaper digital folder.
• Due by the end of the day on Jan. 25: “My Topic and Line of Inquiry” document in your RPaper GDrive folder. In your document explain your topic and line of inquiry. Include links to 2 reputable sources. Write a 3-5 sentence summary of each source and explain how each source relates to your topic and thesis.

Jan. 11-15: To2Cities / Synthesis Essay work / Q3

• M: highlights from To2Cities Bk3, ch6-10 / finish Synthesis essay work→ turn in/submit to Canvas / make your copy of Bk3, ch11-15
• Tu-Th: Finish reading To2Cities / final character mind map installment / Intro to AP Lang Exam Question 3 /submit Bk3, ch11-15 Q/A’s / option: begin planning Friday’s AP-style essay
• Fr: Written Assessment over To2Cities (based on the AP Lang exam Q3) / submit your character mind map
• Final Installment on your character mind map: Date and add 1 more quote with page # and 1 visual (or description) which provides a sense of closure regarding your selected character. Submit your finished work to Canvas (or paper folder). Here’s a link to the full assignment.

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Jan. 4-8: To2Cities / Synthesis Essay /

• M: Review AP Lang learning objectives, review semester exam rhetorical analysis, read To2Cities Bk 3, chap 1
• Tu: To2Cities Bk 3, chap 1 / synthesis essay intro
• Tu-W: Read ch 2-5 (25 minutes) / continue synthesis essay work
• Look up and read an overview of The French Revolution “Reign of Terror”
• W: Comments on Ch1-5, reading time to finish ch1-5 and Q/A’s
• submit Book 3 ch1-5 Q/A’s Wednesday.
• Th: Checking in with you after yesterday’s events… / Rdg Tale / Synthesis essay progress
• Th-Su: Pace yourself to read Book 3 ch 6-10 and submit your Q/A’s Sunday evening
• Friday: 25 minutes of reading To2Cities / 30 minutes for synthesis essay work. If you don’t finish the synthesis essay tasks today, you can use Monday’s reading time to complete them. Priority is to finish reading Bk 3 ch6-10 today and over the weekend.

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Welcome to 2nd Semester:

1. Review AP Lang learning objectives
2. Taking Stock of where we are: (see next two slides)
3. This Week: Reading A Tale of Two Cities / Introduction to the synthesis essay / intro to the research paper
1. M: To2Cities Bk 3, chap 1

Jan. 4: FRQ2: Rhetorical Analysis Review

Using Abigail Adams letter as mentor text we practiced/learned:

1. Grasp the rhetorical situation (WECAMP)
2. Generate effective thesis statements which answer the prompt
3. Find and use evidence and commentary
4. Write strong body paragraphs
5. Write brief, meaningful conclusions
6. Put it all together using Abigail Adams’s letter to her son
7. During the exam period: 60 minutes to write a rhetorical analysis of a 19th century text

Take notes on semester exam rhetorical analysis debriefing.

Read To2Cities Bk 3, ch1

AP Lang with

Mrs. Hazle

January - February

2021

Taking Stock of where we left off:

To2Cities and Rhetorical Analysis

• Bk 2 Ch18-24 QA’s should be submitted to Canvas if you haven’t done so already.
• You should have completed a 2nd installment on your character study mind map.
• Installment #2: Return to your character study mind map.
• Date and add 2 more quotes from the novel which help expand your understanding of your selected character.
• Date and add a brief reflection of how your understanding of this character is evolving. Is there something unexpected? How have relationships between this character and others shifted?
• We will move at a brisk pace during the first 2 weeks of second semester to finish up Tale of 2 Cities and move to the research paper. Make a copy of Book 3 Ch 1-5 QA's.
• Rhetorical analysis skill building using Abigail Adams’ letter to her son, John Quincy Adams culminated in writing a rhetorical analysis of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s letter to Napoleon