RESEARCH WRITING CLASS 6 LAURA CONNOR TODAYS OBJECTIVES

RESEARCH WRITING CLASS 6 LAURA CONNOR

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES • SWBAT identify the parts of an English Paragraph • SWBAT identify & create Topic Sentences • SWBAT work on their literature review & power point presentation • Warm Up: Online Practice Quiz Laura Connor, English Language Fellow 2013

PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE • Topic Sentence • Detail 1 – Should refer to topic sentence. • Detail 2 – Should link #1 to new information. • Detail 3 – Should link #2 to new information. • Conclusion – Summarize and restate And/or make reference to the next paragraph’s topic (transition).

Topic (General) TECHNOLOGY 1. Topic Sentence (More Specific) Technology is used throughout the world, and is becoming a necessity in most countries. 2. Supporting Details that relate to your topic sentence (Most specific) 1. Technology is used in social media 2. Families & Friends rely on technology to communicate. 3. Businesses rely on technology to compete in the economy. 3. Concluding Sentence to bring it all together. (General) Technology has now become a major component of people connecting throughout the world.

READ AND LABEL THE PARAGRAPH BELOW BY: TS (CHANGE TO RED CS (CHANGE TO BLUE) Many scientists agree that temperatures around the world are slowly rising and this global warming could mean trouble for cold loving penguins Penguins are having trouble finding food and places to live. The Emperor and Adelie species population has dropped in half in recent years. The main problem is the disappearing sea ice which contains kirll, food for the penguins, and a place to nest. All scientists do not agree if the causes of global warming are a natural occurrence or if it is due to polluting. Consequently, we might just help the penguins if we conserve!

CREATING A TOPIC SENTENCE 1. Look at Topic of Writing. 1. Example: Technology 2. Title: How Technology Affects People’s Lives 2. Write a general statement about that topic that is related to what you will be writing about. Remember, a TS is DIFFERENT than the TITLE of the paper… Example Topic Sentences: A. Technology affects people’s lives in many ways. B. We would be lost without technology in modern life. C. Technology can have either a positive or negative influence on our lives.

LET’S FORM A TOPIC SENTENCE. • What is the general topic? • What is the specific topic? • What statement do you want to make about the topic?

PRACTICE • 1. ________________ There are so many choices. There’s ice cream, cake, pies, and cookies. I think browniesare my favorite. I wish I could just eat only desserts and never spinach! http: //www. busyteacherscafe. com/worksheets/topicsentence. pdf

PRACTICE • 2. _________________ I like to feel the wind go through my hair. Everything passes by you really fast. Then you get out of breath. That’s when I start to walk.

IMPROVE THE FOLLOWING TOPIC SENTENCES: 1. I use technology everyday. 2. These are the reasons you shouldn’t watch too much television. 3. Did you know that Facebook can cause many problems?

YOUR LITERATURE REVIEW:

PRESENTATION Slide 1: Title Slide Name Topic of Research and why you chose this topic Slide 2: Thesis Statement Make sure to include your opinion, and the problem that your paper/research is hoping to begin to solve Slide 3: Introduction What areas of your topic will be discussed throughout your paper? Will you be doing research of your own? Any cited quotes that support your thesis statement The steps you will take to prove your thesis

PRESENTATIONS Public Speaking Presentation Rubric: CONTENT: 3 slides / Material was presented clearly and was well written ACCURACY: spelling/punctuation/grammar/ VOLUME/TONE/PACING/FLUENCY: spoke loud / clear/ with appropriate enthusiasm BODY LANGUAGE/EYE CONTACT: Presenter looks at audience, is relaxed & confident (arms are unfolded!) RESEARCH: Researcher was well prepared, knowledgeable about their topic, and has sufficient information to present on this topic.

HOMEWORK • Study for Mid-Term on Monday • Presentations • Introduction must be emailed by Monday morning. • Literature Review Draft due Monday. • Please email to: lconnor 416@gmail. com