Seventh Grade English Homework:
Thursday and Friday, May 17 and 18: Work on your research paper. Study vocabulary. Finish reading
Walk Two Moons by Tuesday, May 22.
Nightly homework: Study vocabulary. Work on your research paper. Your topic should be academic and may fall under one of the following categories: literature; history; science; education; health; medicine; technology; modern society; environment; religion; art; music; architecture; biography.
Your Research Paper is due on May 24. You will have time in class to research, record notes, and write; however, it is also expected that you put in time at home researching, reading, and writing. Your paper should be 5 or 6 typed pages in length (a works cited page is also required).
Assessment Rubric: Use this checklist to evaluate your research writing.
Stimulating Ideas
The writing. . .
______ focuses on an important part of a subject, expressed in a thesis statement.
______ effectively supports or develops the thesis with the facts and details from a variety of sources.
______ thoroughly informs readers.
______ gives credit, when necessary, for ideas from other sources.
Logical Organization
______ includes a clearly developed beginning, middle, and ending.
______ presents supporting information in an organized manner.
Engaging Voice
______ speaks in a sincere and knowledgeable voice.
______ shows that the writer is truly interested in the subject.
Original Word Choice
______ explains or defines any unfamiliar terms.
______ employs a formal level of language.
Effective Sentence Style
______ flows smoothly from one idea to the next.
______ shows variation in sentence structure.
Correct, Accurate Copy
______ adheres to the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
______ follows MLA guidelines for formatting and documentation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/health/research/obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-cases-take-toll-on-children.html?ref=healthhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sunday-review/stand-up-for-fitness.html?ref=healthhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/science/space/contracts-help-private-sector-edge-deeper-into-space.html?_r=1&ref=science