Homework: Monday, November 25th

Read over the sample informational research paper. This is a student's piece of writing - it's the real deal! Jot down what you notice about the paper:

Organization: how many paragraphs? How does the writer start and end each paragraph? What's included in the introduction and conclusion paragraphs?

Style: how does the writer craft his sentences? What's the vocabulary word choice like? Is it easy to read? 

Formatting: what's the font like? Sentence spacing? Does this look professional? 

Citations: how does the author cite his research? What's included in the Works Cited page?

POV: does the author use "I" to show his ideas?

In other news:

1. This week is Peace Week. Treat your peers with kindness during our Thanksgiving week.

2: Come prepared on Wednesday with index cards and scotch tape. STEM day and early dismissal! We leave at 11:25.

3. I will have rubrics available for you to look over on our Thanksgiving break. Start thinking about your independent projects!