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**Read here the proposals and comments of Muir seniors. See also continuing work on the links below.**
Abby Amber Arianna Ben Breana Carlos Christian Drennon Ellis Francisco Gabriel Jasmine Jason Marilyn Mike Nate Onaidy Paulina Rachel Sarah Katie http://cadetsproject2011.wikispaces.com/ http://krgrad.wikispaces.com/ Kim

D2D websites: Health Hunger Teen Law [|Assisted Pet Therapy][|Pet Therapy]

Graduation Project Research Paper


 * January 7 Introduction** (50 -100 words)
 * a hook to get the reader's attention
 * background information about your topic for the audience
 * thesis statement


 * Thursday, January 13 First supporting idea** (150-500 words)
 * support for the thesis statement (paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence). and/or
 * paragraphs with different points of view or counterarguments--acknowledged, refuted, showing irrelevance), and/or
 * consideration for the values, beliefs and assumptions of the audience--search for common ground


 * Tuesday, January 18 Second supporting idea** (150-500 words)
 * support for the thesis statement (paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence). and/or
 * paragraphs with different points of view or counterarguments--acknowledged, refuted, showing irrelevance), and/or
 * consideration for the values, beliefs and assumptions of the audience--search for common ground


 * Friday, January 21 Third supporting idea** (150-500 words)
 * support for the thesis statement (paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence). and/or
 * paragraphs with different points of view or counterarguments--acknowledged, refuted, showing irrelevance), and/or
 * consideration for the values, beliefs and assumptions of the audience--search for common ground

1. include a solid argument to support the thesis and 2. indicate the significance of the argument--the "so what" factor
 * Tuesday, January 25 Conclusion** (50-100 words)
 * final paragraphs that


 * Semester ends Friday, January 28, 2011.**

Proposal Letter Rubric:

Paideia Content: The writer mentions a value or idea that interests him/her, a format (quilt, movie, etc.) for the product or performance, a project (AIDS, biking, etc.), a mentor, and an audience that will benefit from the project.

Organization: The writer uses the correct form of a business letter, including heading, salutation, body, closing, and signature. The inside address may be absent.

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E﻿lements: Each part is clear and correct. The writer clearly states the purpose of the letter. The body contains courteous, formal language and all the details the audience needs. There are no extraneous details. The writer describes what his project is, how he will complete it, and what he/she will learn. ====== Grammar: There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.

Proceed to these steps to create a research paper and website before the end of first semester. Post all your completed work on your page of your own wiki, linked to this page.

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December 16 [|Essential Questions] (at least three questions that evaluate, synthesize or analyze) will enable us to learn something about an idea that matters to us. There are no obvious right answers to essential questions. ===== Evaluate: Make a thoughtful choice based on stated criteria Synthesize: Invent a new or different versions Analyze: Develop a thorough and complex understanding See questions below.

December 17 Thesis  Specific topic + Attitude/Angle/Argument = Thesis

What you plan to argue + How you plan to argue it = Thesis

January 4 Map (a map which illustrates your topic)

This is your corrected easybib.com resource list.
 * January 5 Works Cited** (at least two books, two database sources, two internet sources, one interview)


 * January 7 Introduction** (50 -100 words)
 * a hook to get the reader's attention
 * background information for the audience
 * thesis statement


 * January 13 First supporting idea** (150-500 words)
 * support for the thesis statement (paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence). and/or
 * paragraphs with different points of view or counterarguments--acknowledged, refuted, showing irrelevance), and/or
 * consideration for the values, beliefs and assumptions of the audience--search for common ground


 * January 18 Second supporting idea** (150-500 words)
 * support for the thesis statement (paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence). and/or
 * paragraphs with different points of view or counterarguments--acknowledged, refuted, showing irrelevance), and/or
 * consideration for the values, beliefs and assumptions of the audience--search for common ground


 * January 21 Third supporting idea** (150-500 words)
 * support for the thesis statement (paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence). and/or
 * paragraphs with different points of view or counterarguments--acknowledged, refuted, showing irrelevance), and/or
 * consideration for the values, beliefs and assumptions of the audience--search for common ground

1. include a solid argument to support the thesis and 2. indicate the significance of the argument--the "so what" factor
 * January 25 Conclusion** (50-100 words)
 * final paragraphs that

Essential questions:

**EVALUATE: ****to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of ****(Which is best?) **  · Who are the major players on both/each side and how did they contribute to?

 · Which are the most important?

 · What was the impact of?

 · Was it effective, justified, defensible, warranted?

 · What case can I make for?

· What is the significance of?

· What is the value or, what is/are the potential benefit(s) of?

SYNTHESIZE: to form an idea by combining parts or elements (After all…)

· What should the audience/reader do/feel/believe?

· What if? Can I predict?

· How can you defend?

· Where will the next move(s) occur?

· How could we solve/improve/design/deal with?

· Is there a better solution to?

· What should be? What are/would be the possible outcomes of?

· How is this debate likely to affect?

· What is my personal response to?

ANALYZE: to separate into parts or elements (Let’s look at this!)

· Can I compare? How is X like or unlike Y?

· What are three/four/five reasons for us to believe? · Why did this happen? Why did it succeed? Why did it fail?

· What are the problems related to?

· What were the motives behind?

· What changes would you recommend to?

Comments from group--

Onaidy—why a fundraiser? Nate—Nick OK as mentor—IVIE is the stretch Mike—name mentor Marilyn—materials cost list needed asap Kim—suggest that this be D2D as well Katie—new topic OK—no walkathons Jorge—need backup if not accepted—are you in? Jason—clarify--- is the project making three blueprints? Jasmine—trip on? Gabriel—topic relief organizations---project=make the website Francisco—KQ Ellis—get new letter—attend guitar class Wednesdays as aid for volunteer hours Drennon—must post on D2D or other organized site Christian—make clear about benefit—people of SD Carlos—after school with who? Ben—See principal about security—website sales not OK… Abby—must be in IVIE to make connection Sarah Rae—Clarify game and audience Rachel—work with counselor—something beside booth at lunch—maybe KQ