9th Grade Research Project

What we have discussed so far about our Research Projects and speeches. The paper will include:

• An Anecdotal Opening – An introduction that tells a story to explain about the topic.
• Background and History -
• How-to

After the papers are written, we will present our how-tos in class.

The Fine Print

• The paper will be 1100-1500 words or 3-4 pages
• It will include a bibliography
• You will have at least 4 sources
• at least 1 book
• at least 1 newspaper or magazine article
• 2 reliable web sources

Things that should be done for Tuesday/Wed

• Your project should be shared with me on your NoodleTools account.  Dropbox name is  - 9th grade How-to projects – 2012
• You should have your two reliable web sources with three note-cards from each site.

See me as soon as possible, if you have any concerns.

 

 

9th Grade Essay Questions

You may use House of the Scorpion, Raisin in the Sun, To Kill a Mockingbird, or your independent reading book.

Choose One – you may come prepared with a 3×5 card that has specific quotes from the text, or an outline, or both, if you can write really small.

Ninth Grade Vocabulary Words

Amble
Assimilation
Assuage
Asylum
Beseechingly

9th Grade Exam

Vocabulary -  There will be a word bank of all the words you’ve had for the quarter.  You will have to use ten of them in a coherent paragraph.

Short story – using the notes from the beginning of the semester – you will need to run a SOAPSTone on a short story.

To Kill a Mockingbird/ Raisin in the Sun –  Character identification and Essay – four Essay topics choose one.

Week of January 3rd

9th Grade- F Block

Vocabulary List Compilation

TurnItIn Option for this week

Details of Book Talk

Raisin in the Sun reading

Raisin in the Sun final project

Exam prep – pick a free write – any free write