Mrs. Blackmer

English 12, Per. 5

Spring 2016

Major Assignments for One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest:

  1. READING: You will have class time to read every block day; the length of time will depend on what else is due and how much help you need on it. Expect a quiz at each due date.
  1. JOURNALS: As you read One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, write down at least 10 examplesof mental disorders(some from the beginning, some from the middle, some from the end of the book); properly quote and cite one passage that demonstrates each example. Identify (label and define) the type of mental disorder, quote it (+citation), then explain how the quote shows the behavior.

Cuckoo’s Nest

  1. Read Part 1 by: Mo 2/29 (9-128)
  2. Read Part 2 by: Mo 3/7 (129-173)
  3. Read Part 3 by: Mo 3/14 (174-218)
  4. Read Part 4 by: We 3/30 (219-272)
  5. Turn in Journals by: We 3/30

  1. SYNTHESIS RESEARCH PAPER:
  2. First of all, what is a synthesis research paper? What does “synthesis” mean? How is it different from other research papers? To be discussed in class on Mo 2/22-Fr 2/26
  3. Read the novel (see above); it creates the context of the essay.You will have approx. 30-45 minutes per block day to read.
  4. Write a multi-draft, 8- to 10-page (not including works cited!) synthesis paper on a mental disorder or condition which is related to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. You will include at least 10 research sources, including Cuckoo’s Nest.Remember, this is aSYNTHESIS research essay; you are not just reporting what you found out about a certain topic. Instead, you are showing how this topic is addressed in a variety of contexts, including literature, AND you are stating a clear thesis and a universal conclusion about the topic.
ASSIGNMENTS/DUE DATES
DUE: / DONE / ASSIGNMENT:
Mo 2/22 / Introduce One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (historical context, cultural background, the narrator, the main character). Review psychology terms; explore possible topics.
HW: FIND and read two sample synthesis research essays online; print them out;
WRITE a summary of what you noticed about how to write this type of research essay—10 things minimum!Due: We 2/24
We 2/24 / Discuss, comparethe sample synthesis research essays; make a list of criteria
Fr 2/26-Mo 2/29 / Narrow your essay topic to one mental disorder/condition. Start research (to library Fr 2/26). HW: choose your topic by Mo 2/29.
Tu 3/1- Fr 3/18 / HW:Find ten (10) sources (including Cuckoo’s Nest) on the particular mental disorder/condition that you are interested in,collect works cited info, print/copy first page of each source.Write upa precis for each of your sources(except the novel). Due: Fr 3/18.Review how to write a précis as needed.

Mo 3/21-Mo 3/28

/ SPRING BREAK!HW: write a precis for the novel. Due We 3/30.

We 3/30

/ Expect a reading test. Review works cited. HW: Bring a rough draft of the works cited. Due: Fr 4/1

Fr 4/1

/ Proofread works cited; start looking for good quotes on your topic.HW: Find 20-25 quotes in your sources on your mental disorder, copy and cite on a sheet of paper OR highlight them in the articles you have printed out/photocopied. Due: Mo 4/4

Mo 4/4

/ Review how to write a thesis map and intro.HW:Write an INTRO with a clear thesis map. Due: We 4/6.

We 4/6

/ Review multi-source paragraphs, ICCEE format, wrap-up sentencesHW: WRITE BODY PARAGRAPHS with clear topic sentences, ICCEE-format quotes, references and quotes from your novel, and wrap-up sentences. Due: Mo 4/11

Mo 4/11

/ WRITE a conclusion revisiting the thesis, adding a reference to the novel, and including a universal insight on the topic. *Review how to do peer reviews.
Mo 4/11-We 4/13 / Complete TWO Peer Reviews;review final draft expectations FINAL DRAFT DUE:
Mo 4/18 / SUBMIT: grading sheet, FINAL DRAFT, rough draft, peer reviews, works cited, first pages of sources, and précises (IN THAT ORDER).

Mapping out the Synthesis Paper

  1. Start with a Thesis Map: a thesis map isa general statement about the topic you are writing on:

Example THESIS MAP: African slaves were given new names by their white owners; eventually African-Americans rejected these names and sought to separate themselves from the white man’s control of their identity.

(Note…this does not argue; therefore, it is not a thesis statement—it simply says what’s what and offers a map of what’s to follow in the term paper. You will want to put it where you normally put a thesis statement—in the introduction.)

  1. Paragraph Starters (aka Claims as part of Topic Sentences): these are what open and control the content of each of your body paragraphs. The statements in regular font are observations/facts, while the statements in boldface/italics are claims that relate to your thesis map, i.e. the arguable part of your essay. They answer the questions why or so what about the first part of the sentence:

Example Paragraph starters:

  1. Slaves were given their masters names, (SO WHAT?) which affected their destinies.
  1. Slaves’ names were changed when they were sold (WHY?) to thwart independence and freedom.
  1. Freed slaves kept their white names (WHY?) in an attempt to maintain some family ties.
  1. In the 1960’s , wide spread rejection of white names among African-Americans (SO WHAT?) was an attempt to gain independence and autonomy.
  1. Today distinctly “ black” names have negative impacts, (SO WHAT?) ironically identifying children for a bleak destiny.
  1. Thesis Statement: in this case, the thesis sums up the arguable parts of your research essay (i.e., sums up all your claims):The thesis statement draws a conclusion from the research claims in your body paragraphs.

Example THESIS STATEMENT:Africans coming to America as slaves were named by the whites who controlled their destinies; today African Americans choose their own names, but ironically those names seem to still control their destines.

(Note…the thesis statement is drawing a conclusion based on the claims and evidence. Therefore, you’ll want to put it at the END of your paper—in the conclusion rather than the intro!)

Sample Research Paragraph:

What is the brain? According to Richard Restak,

the human brain is the master control center of the body. The brain constantly receives information from the senses about conditions both inside the body and outside it. The brain rapidly analyzes this information and then sends out messages that control body functions and actions. (561)

According to Tether, the brain is divided into three main parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem (421). These parts, in turn, are largely made up of nerve cells, called neurons, and helper cells, called glia. Researchers have discovered that there may be as many as 100 billion neurons in the brain and a far greater number of glia, possibly as many as one trillion (Kolb and Whishaw 1). Important discoveries throughout the decade of the 1990’s in molecular biology and genetics are revolutionizing our understanding of how the human brain works (Kotulak ix). Advances in imaging technology are allowing us to learn more about the human brain than ever before in human history (Kotulak x). Keith A. Johnson and J. Alex Becker have even placed “The Whole Brain Atlas,” whichconsists of dozens of images of the brain in normal, damaged, and diseased states, on the World Wide Web for anyone with access to the Internet to viewand study.

One area of the new brain research reveals that the first three years of a child’s life are crucial to the development of the brain. Proper stimulation of infants can, according to Kotulak, affect the development of language, vision, brain power, aggression, emotions, touch, and education (9-11). An editorial in the New YorkTimes states that the importance of early stimulation—to promote the healthy brain development in children—is a “compelling argument for the expansion of support for new parents and of quality child care programs” (“Nurturing”). It further points out that North Carolina, Vermont, Colorado, and Ohio are implementing programs to offer support services to families with young children (“Nurturing”).

Grading Criteria Sheet

Name:______

Eng. 12, Per. 1

Date: Spring 2014

Assignment: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest/Catcher in the Rye Mental Illness/Psychology Synthesis Essay

CRITERIA

/ Points Poss. / Student Assessmt. / Teacher Assessmt.
Introduction: catchy intro; clear overview/definition of topic; author, title, and summary of novel; lead-in; clear thesis map. / 5
Organization: clear, easy to follow; includes clear thesis map; has clear topic sentences with good claims and related to thesis map; uses clear transitions; each body par. has a wrap-up sentence that ties back to topic sentence and thesis map; intro, body, conclusion all present / 10
Argument: at least 6 sources including the novel, properly referenced in ICCEE format; uses only “objective” sources (news reports, academic articles, etc.); uses supporting evidence (quotes) from Cuckoo’s Nest; uses two-three quotes per claim (per body paragraph) to support the claim; shows well-rounded and in-depth research; quotes are thoroughly explained and connected to claims (topic sentences) using ICCEE format. / 30
Conclusion: reviews claims, reviews thesis map, synthesizes all sources and claims into a clear position=THESIS; addresses what we should think about the topic of the thesis. / 10
Works Cited/Consulted: at least 10 sources including the novel; proper MLA format, complete; uses only “objective” sources (eLibrary: news reports, academic articles, etc.); first page of articles included / 20
Mechanics: grammar, spelling, punctuation, proper MLA format overall, MLA Header, 8-10 pages long / 25
RD / Peer Reviews / 10 / 10 / / / /
TOTAL: / 120

COMMENTS:

Name of Author:______Feedback from:______

Ms. SwansonEng. 12, Per.1

Spring 2014

Synthesis Research Essay: Peer Review Sheet (you will need 3 of these)

Mental Illness, Psychology, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest/Catcher in the Rye

Read the paper once carefully. Then answer the questions below. Be specific.

  1. Introduction: Does the introduction:
  1. have a catchy opening?yes/no What is it?______
  1. clearly address the assignment? yes/no

  1. introduce the novel/character(s)? yes/no
  2. introduce the topic? yes/no
  3. have a thesis map that suggests what you are going to examine?yes/no
  4. Write the thesis map (sentence) here: ______

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  1. Is the focus of thesis map narrow enough? yes/no What makes you say that?______
    ______Identify the focus here: ______

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  1. Body: Is the essay clearly organized with one topic focus per paragraph? yes/no

A)Write down the topic sentence andtopic(s) of each body paragraph here:

  1. ______
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B)Identify which paragraphs have multiple topics and what the topics are:

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______
  4. ______

C)What specific examples does the author use to prove his/her opinion is correct? (Examples should come from professional sources, the novel, personal experience, and other works of literature/film/video.)

  1. ______
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D)Is the order of the paragraphs logical? yes/noWhat makes you say that?______On the essay, number the body paragraphs and then identify what order you think they should go in.

  1. Is there a clear transition from one paragraph to the next? yes/no
  1. Write down the transitions used here, or, if there isn’t one, write a suggestion here:
  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______
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  1. Conclusion:

Does the conclusion include the thesis? yes/no What makes you say that?______

  1. Write the thesis/what you think the thesis should be here:______

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  1. Does it wrap up your observations about the topic? yes/no Explain: ______
  1. Style:

A)Is it entertaining? yes/no

B)Interesting? yes/no

C)Direct and on topic? yes/no

D)Clearly argued?yes/no

E)Serious? yes/no

F)Mature? yes/no

G)Free of errors? yes/no

  1. Read the paper again. This time circle any grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors you see. Look carefully. Do notcorrect the errors. Let the writer decide how to correct them.

Name:______

English 12, Per. 5Spring 2016

Précis Grading Criteria Sheet

CRITERIA / pts. poss. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt.
Précis (5) / 5 / #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5
Sentence 1: names author, genre, and title of the work; uses a rhetorically accurate verb and a “THAT” clause containing the thesis of the article / 1
Sentence 2: gives a chronological explanation of how the author supports the thesis / 1
Sentence 3: reviews the compelling examples / 1
Sentence 4: a statement of the author’s apparent purpose followed by an “IN ORDER TO” phrase / 1
CITATION: uses MLA citation / 1
Mechanics: spelling, punctuation, wc, parallel, vt, ro, frag, other grammar / 1
TOTAL / 5
CRITERIA / pts. poss. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt. / teacher assmt.
Précis (5) / 5 / #6 / #7 / #8 / #9 / #10
Sentence 1: names author, genre, and title of the work; uses a rhetorically accurate verb and a “THAT” clause containing the thesis of the article / 1
Sentence 2: gives a chronological explanation of how the author supports the thesis / 1
Sentence 3: reviews the compelling examples / 1
Sentence 4: a statement of the author’s apparent purpose followed by an “IN ORDER TO” phrase / 1
CITATION: uses MLA citation / 1
Mechanics: spelling, punctuation, wc, parallel, vt, ro, frag, other grammar / 1
TOTAL / 5