Research Project Lesson Plans
Research Project Unit Objectives:
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.15 Determine author’s pt of view or purpose;
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.17 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy.
12.18 By the end of Grade 12, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
12.19 Write arguments to support claims in analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
12.20 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
12.22 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12.23 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.
12.24 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual Or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
12.28 Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
12.35 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
12.36 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, when writing.
12.37 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
12.38 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown, multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
12.40 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the CCR level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word of phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Day One:
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
Activities:
Before:Check for supplies. Introduce how to cite a print source; discuss different types of evidence and how to use numerous sources to strengthen argument;
During: Students will take notes in the library from print sources;
After: Remind students of goals and tell them to check note cards for topics, source numbers and page numbers;
Homework: Students can work on note cards and source cards at home throughout the next week.
Day Two:
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.15 Determine author’s pt of view or purpose;
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.17 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy
12.24 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual Or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
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Activities:
Before: Introduce the AVL; Go over “Choose all Databases” and “Full Text.” Show students how to use citation tools. Point out flaws in citation tools (et al.);
During: Students will take notes in the library from the AVL;
After: Remind students of goals and so forth;
Day Three:
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.15 Determine author’s pt of view or purpose;
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.17 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy
12.23 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.
12.24 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual Or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
Before: Discuss thesis statements (arguments) with students. Students should try to decide on argument and three categories of evidence.
During : Students continue to take notes on their topic.
After: Students examine what questions they have and need more information on.
Day Four
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.15 Determine author’s pt of view or purpose;
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.17 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy
12.23 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.
12.24 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual Or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
Activities:
Before: Students will fill out a self-monitoring sheet for their research progress. They will write down their working thesis and how many note cards they have for each of their three points in the paper. They will identify what they need to focus on during their remaining library days;
During: Students will continue taking notes on their research topic;
After: Remind students to paraphrase and identify their source on each of their note cards;
Day Five:
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.15 Determine author’s pt of view or purpose;
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.17 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy
12.23 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.
12.24 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual Or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
Before: Go over types of evidence.
During: Students will continue to take notes.
After: Students turn in their work.
Day Six:
12.10 Cite textual evidence from informational sources;
12.13 Determine word meaning as it is used in text;
12.14 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
12.15 Determine author’s pt of view or purpose;
12.16 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information;
12.17 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal US texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy
12.23 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.
12.24 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual Or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments and information.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
Last day in the library.
Before: Go over final reminders.
During: Students finish taking notes.
After: Students turn in note cards and source cards.
Day Seven:
12.19 Write arguments to support claims in analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
12.20 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
12.22 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12.23 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.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
12.28 Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
12.35 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
12.36 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, when writing.
12.37 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
12.38 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown, multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Before: Introduce thesis statements and outlines. Students will write thesis statements and have them approved.
During: Students will use a handout to complete outlines.
After: Students will turn in their outlines for approval.
Day Eight:
12.19 Write arguments to support claims in analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
12.20 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
12.22 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12.23 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.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
12.28 Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
12.35 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
12.36 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, when writing.
12.37 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
12.38 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown, multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Before: Return outlines to students. Go over MLA in-text documentation. Go over introductions and conclusions.
During: Students will write introductions and conclusions.
After: Students will turn in introductions and conclusions for approval.
Day Nine:
12.19 Write arguments to support claims in analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
12.20 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
12.22 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12.23 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.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
12.28 Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
12.35 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
12.36 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, when writing.
12.37 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
12.38 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown, multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Before: Pass out intros and conclusions. Go over topic sentences, transition words, evidence, formal writing, insertion of quotes, and in-text citations.
During: Students will write the first point of their essay (2-3 body paragraphs).
After: Students will turn in first point for approval.
Day Ten:
12.19 Write arguments to support claims in analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
12.20 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
12.22 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12.23 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.
12.25 Conduct research projects to answer a question, narrow or broaden a search when needed to synthesize multiple sources;
12.26 Gather relevant info from multiple authoritative print and digital sources; assess strength and weakness of each sources; avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source;
12.28 Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.