Mini-Unit 3: Writing Seminar

Monday 11/17

What is the format

we use at FHS to
write a research
paper?

PowerPoint
Taking notes
Provide 1-2
articles and have
students create
an intro
paragraph

Tuesday 11/18

Wednesday 11/19

Grading Sample
Essays

What is a thesis?
How can we create a
good thesis?

Looking and grading

two examples of three
paragraph essays a
good essay following
the HITT TIED TRUE and
a not so good essay.

PowerPoint
Notes
Practice
Worksheet
Creating thesis
on various topics

Thursday 11/20

What is MLA? How do

we correctly use it?

Friday 11/21

Assessment:
I can write a threeparagraph essay.

PowerPoint
Taking notes
Practicing with
worksheets

Students will grade the

essays then explain why
its good or not so good
and what grade they
will give each essay.
Rubric will be used.

Mini-Unit: Writing Seminar

Objectives:
I can write an arguable and concise thesis on a topic I chose or given to me by my teacher.
I can gather reliable research from multiple sources based on my topic and thesis.
I can use the information I found to support my thesis.

Due: Mon. 11/24