Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
Content Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer
a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when
appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under
investigation (English Language Arts Standards, 2016).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and
digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the
research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and following a standard format for citation (English Language Arts Standards, 2016).
Unit Description
Throughout this unit, we will be covering a number of different skills essential for success during
your college and career experiences. Composing thesis statements, integrating quotes, and citing
information are all skills well sharpen throughout these five lessons. The novella we just completed,
Animal Farm, will be our muse, and this research project will demonstrate both your understanding of the
text as well as your ability to research and cite information using correct MLA formatting.
Throughout the unit, you will find all of the materials on this classs Schoology page, and the unit
will be conducted in both an asynchronous and synchronous manner. Some days, I will be meeting with
you at a specific time via Skype in order to offer you direct instruction, while other days you will be
required to follow the instructions provided in order to complete the assignments. On these days, if youre
having trouble understanding the lesson, make sure to e-mail or message me as soon as possible. Falling
behind with your work will cause unnecessary stress!
Our final product for this unit will be a four paragraph essay that includes at least four
parenthetically cited quotes from research. You will also need to submit a works cited page that includes
at least three different sources. All researched information must be cited using MLA formatting. Happy
researching!
Unit Outcomes
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thesis statement. Students will read the papers, noting the major topics in each
body paragraph, and based on the content of the papers, we will work as a class
to compose effective thesis statements for the example papers.
APA and MLA Citation Game
https://depts.washington.edu/trio/quest/citation/apa_mla_citation_game/
Students can use this cite as additional practice when writing their MLA
citations.
Pedagogical
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Homework
Pedagogical
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papers.
They will then have the remaining class time to begin composing their rough
drafts. I will be available via Skype if they have questions while writing.
Rough drafts will be due Friday.
Pedagogical
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Homework
Pedagogical
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Homework
Students will complete a peer edit in order to finalize their research papers
Turnitin.com Peermark feature
Schoology
Google Docs
Students will use the Peermark feature on Turnitin.com to edit a classmates
paper. To offer additional guidance, I will upload to Schoology a checklist for
students to use as they edit their partners papers.
(Unit Assessment) Final essays due Monday.
Justification for advancing student learning
Overall, this unit enables students to successfully complete a research project entirely online. For
instance, completing a research project can appear as a daunting task for a high school students. However,
this unit breaks down the parts of the research process, making it less intimidating for students to
complete the project. Students begin the process by first choosing their thesis, the statement around which
their entire essay will revolve, then they complete their research, then lastly, they write their essay. For all
of these tasks, Ive provided students step-by-step instructions on their Schoology pages. They can easily
return to my instructions if they feel confused.
Also, throughout the unit, Ive used a variety of activities and approaches in order to appeal to all
students learning abilities. For instance, on some days, students watched videos that explained the task;
on other days, I will work with the class to teach and explain the assignments. A reasonable combination
of both asynchronous and synchronous learning occurred throughout the unit. This allowed students to
both work at their own pace if they felt comfortable with the material; it also was helpful for students if
they felt they needed more guidance.
Paper Description
Research Chart