Class is finished.  You have until the 29th to turn in any make up assignments.

Due January 15

Modes activity from book.   (page 111?) 
Research paper - use the checklist to make sure you have everything and the correct format.   

Cover page
Intro
Thesis 
Counterargument  (if persuasive)
Your response (if persuasive)
main points (with heading centered in bold)
conclusion
ending comments

For the last class you will be writing an essay.  (SAT timed write)
Remember the format
 Intro
Thesis
at least 2 points (3 if you have time)
conclusion

You must have support for your points from history, literature, current events, or personal experience.  

You can rejoice - Research Writing is OVER!

For those of you still having difficulty with the Works Cited page try using one of the online helps like the one on the link - Easy Bib.  You must remember to ADD THE AUTHOR(S) and information and CHECK THE BOX TO INCLUDE THE URL, then you can export it or copy and paste it to your paper.   REMEMBER:  The Works Cited page is in ALPHABETICAL order.   This, as well as citations that document your work, is one of the most important elements of any research paper.  

Due December 4
Read chapters 12 and 13
Topic selected - thesis statement completed
Conduct your Research - must have  3 to 5 credible sources.  (More are ok)  Make note cards or note pages

Due December 11
Read chapters 14 and 15
outline due - as in book

Due January 8
Read chapters 16
DRAFT due  (NO EXCEPTIONS)
You can email me over break at any time to get a head start.  gatewayacademycl@gmail.com

Due January 15   (END of SEMESTER)  Last class

FINAL paper due!!!!   Must be done as this is the last class.  We move to communications the next week.    Research writing is done!

Final paper due if not turned in.

(Good job on drafts!)

Read chapter 10 take notes on page 115.

Find a topic for your next paper or come to class with it narrowed down to 3 choices.  Consider the choices in the text or from the links on the right.

For this writing-you will conducting your own research so choose a topic you are interested in. 

due November 9

Read chapter 9  

draft of paper due

Due October 16

Read chapter 6 - complete notes page 74.
Make sue pg 68 is complete based on evidence you have found
Pages 75 and 76 complete

Due October 30 (no class on October 23)

Read chapter 7 - complete notes page 81
complete proposed outline of your paper pages 83-86.
(You will not use personal pronouns in your writing.  That means no "I think...." or "I am going to tell you about..."    Stick to the facts from your research. 

Read chapter 8 - drafting
complete notes pg 95
continue drafting your paper. 
(It needs to follow the outline in the book. Each claim, and evidence are paragraphs.  Think of each claim as a three paragraph essay that you link together with transition words.)

Looking ahead:
Draft is due November 6
Final due November 13
That week you will start a second paper on a different theme - of your choosing, which will be turned in before the end of the semester.    This one you will do your own research.