Sharks being carnivores are natural
predators of humans.
Yes or no
You must prove your statement using cited works for websites, books, and /or video documentation.
In your paper you must include why a shark is a predator, its physical make up, and steps to be safe when around sharks
1) You will write a Research Paper using the given premise
Your Research Paper will have these components:
Title Page
Outline
Written paper
Bibliography (cited works)
Note cards turned in
You will follow the proper format: Font: Times New Roman 12
Your paper will be double spaced.
You will have a standard cover page (see example)
You will use the correct form for an outline
The paper will be written using the 4 square method and RAFT approach
You will use the correct Easy Bib format
Your note card will be checked and turned in.
You will use the provided check sheet.
2) RAFT:
RAFT assignments encourage students to uncover their own voices and formats for presenting their ideas about content information they are studying. Students learn to respond to writing prompts that require them to think about various perspectives:
3)Outline:
Title of Essay I. Introduction
A. Background information (interesting facts, statistics, rhetorical questions)
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
B. Thesis Statement: (Write the sentence in full. Include Topic, Controlling Idea, 3 Aspects/Focal Points.)
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________.
II. ________________________________________
(Main idea/aspect # 1)
A. ___________________________________
(Supporting idea #1)
1. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
B. ___________________________________
(Supporting idea #2)
1. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
III. ______________________________________
(Main idea/aspect # 2)
A. _________________________________
(Supporting idea #1)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
B. ________________________________
(Supporting idea #2)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. _____________________________
(Example/detail)
IV. ___________________________________
(Main idea/aspect # 3)
A. _________________________________
(Supporting idea #1)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
B. _________________________________
(Supporting idea #2)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
V. Conclusion
A. ______________________________________________________
(Restatement of the thesis/summary of aspects)
B. ___________________________________
(Outlook for the future/Recommendations)
4) A thesis statement:
tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion.
is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper.
directly answers the question asked of you. A thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. The subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick; a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel.
makes a claim that others might dispute.
is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your argument to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation
5) WHAT IS A HOOK?
You can think of an essay hook as you would a fishing hook: it's something that grabs a reader and reels him in. The hook for your essay could be any interesting sentence that captures attention and keeps the reader reading.
The hook for your essay often appears in the very first sentence. It can be an interesting quote, a little-known fact, famous last words, or a statistic
6) Cover Page (Centered on Page)
1/3 down
Name of Research Paper
1/2 down
Your Name
Bottom 1/3
Language Arts 7 Semester 2
Class Block
Mr. Allen Jacobi
Date due
7) Number your pages consecutively throughout the essay
Page numbers must be written in Arabic numerals. Do not add anything fancy
Whether your essay is handwritten, typed or printed, the entire essay should be double-spaced between lines along with 1" margin on all sides for your teacher to write comments.
If you are using a computer, indent 5 spaces or 1/2" at the beginning of each paragraph
When used within the text of your paper, titles of all full-length works such as novels, plays, books, should be underlined, e.g. Shakespeare's Theater
Direct quotes need to be in quotation marks front and rear “ AAAA”
Sheets of paper should be stapled at the upper left-hand corner. (you may use a presentation cover or three prong folder instead of staples)
8) The main difference between Footnotes and Endnotes is that Footnotes are placed numerically at the foot of the very same page where direct references are made, while Endnotes are placed numerically at the end of the essay on a separate page entitled Endnotes or Notes. YOU WILL USE ENDNOTES APPROACH
Any information that is not yours must be cited, as proof that you obtained it through a source
"The Information Superhighway is giving way to a Commercial Superhighway."1 If you are using a computer, you can access the superscript function. To type a Footnote citation, the same superscript number is put at the beginning of the Footnote at the bottom of the same page where the citation occurs.
You may for this Research paper Just put the bibliography order number in parenthesis after your statement(1)
Optional Standard Required Honors:In
the footer section of the page you will put the reference and page number. Example 1. page 14;
www.easybib.com
Yes or no
You must prove your statement using cited works for websites, books, and /or video documentation.
In your paper you must include why a shark is a predator, its physical make up, and steps to be safe when around sharks
1) You will write a Research Paper using the given premise
Your Research Paper will have these components:
Title Page
Outline
Written paper
Bibliography (cited works)
Note cards turned in
You will follow the proper format: Font: Times New Roman 12
Your paper will be double spaced.
You will have a standard cover page (see example)
You will use the correct form for an outline
The paper will be written using the 4 square method and RAFT approach
You will use the correct Easy Bib format
Your note card will be checked and turned in.
You will use the provided check sheet.
2) RAFT:
RAFT assignments encourage students to uncover their own voices and formats for presenting their ideas about content information they are studying. Students learn to respond to writing prompts that require them to think about various perspectives:
- Role of the Writer: Who are you as the writer? A movie star? The President? A plant?
- Audience: To whom are you writing? A senator? Yourself? A company?
- Format: In what format are you writing? A diary entry? A newspaper? A love letter?
- Topic: What are you writing about?
3)Outline:
Title of Essay I. Introduction
A. Background information (interesting facts, statistics, rhetorical questions)
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
B. Thesis Statement: (Write the sentence in full. Include Topic, Controlling Idea, 3 Aspects/Focal Points.)
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________.
II. ________________________________________
(Main idea/aspect # 1)
A. ___________________________________
(Supporting idea #1)
1. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
B. ___________________________________
(Supporting idea #2)
1. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ________________________________
(Example/detail)
III. ______________________________________
(Main idea/aspect # 2)
A. _________________________________
(Supporting idea #1)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
B. ________________________________
(Supporting idea #2)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. _____________________________
(Example/detail)
IV. ___________________________________
(Main idea/aspect # 3)
A. _________________________________
(Supporting idea #1)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
B. _________________________________
(Supporting idea #2)
1. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
2. ______________________________
(Example/detail)
V. Conclusion
A. ______________________________________________________
(Restatement of the thesis/summary of aspects)
B. ___________________________________
(Outlook for the future/Recommendations)
4) A thesis statement:
tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion.
is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper.
directly answers the question asked of you. A thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. The subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick; a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel.
makes a claim that others might dispute.
is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your argument to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation
5) WHAT IS A HOOK?
You can think of an essay hook as you would a fishing hook: it's something that grabs a reader and reels him in. The hook for your essay could be any interesting sentence that captures attention and keeps the reader reading.
The hook for your essay often appears in the very first sentence. It can be an interesting quote, a little-known fact, famous last words, or a statistic
6) Cover Page (Centered on Page)
1/3 down
Name of Research Paper
1/2 down
Your Name
Bottom 1/3
Language Arts 7 Semester 2
Class Block
Mr. Allen Jacobi
Date due
7) Number your pages consecutively throughout the essay
Page numbers must be written in Arabic numerals. Do not add anything fancy
Whether your essay is handwritten, typed or printed, the entire essay should be double-spaced between lines along with 1" margin on all sides for your teacher to write comments.
If you are using a computer, indent 5 spaces or 1/2" at the beginning of each paragraph
When used within the text of your paper, titles of all full-length works such as novels, plays, books, should be underlined, e.g. Shakespeare's Theater
Direct quotes need to be in quotation marks front and rear “ AAAA”
Sheets of paper should be stapled at the upper left-hand corner. (you may use a presentation cover or three prong folder instead of staples)
8) The main difference between Footnotes and Endnotes is that Footnotes are placed numerically at the foot of the very same page where direct references are made, while Endnotes are placed numerically at the end of the essay on a separate page entitled Endnotes or Notes. YOU WILL USE ENDNOTES APPROACH
Any information that is not yours must be cited, as proof that you obtained it through a source
"The Information Superhighway is giving way to a Commercial Superhighway."1 If you are using a computer, you can access the superscript function. To type a Footnote citation, the same superscript number is put at the beginning of the Footnote at the bottom of the same page where the citation occurs.
You may for this Research paper Just put the bibliography order number in parenthesis after your statement(1)
Optional Standard Required Honors:In
the footer section of the page you will put the reference and page number. Example 1. page 14;
www.easybib.com