Finished slides and outlines

Work day to finish outlines. Started building slides for presentation.

Work day for finishing intros, conclusions, outlines, or work on Google slides.

Writing conclusions and adding intros and conclusions to outline.

Introduction Brainstorm page in the Research Project packet.

RSVCP edits

Continued outlining our presentation.

Continued outlining, building

• Subtopics
  • topic sentences
    • quotes
    • explanation of quotes

Began organizing outlines on a new Google Doc and wrote thesis statements. 

What is this about and WHY it is important

Example of an analytical thesis statement:
An analysis of the research around standardized testing  reveals two main issues facing school administrators: testing causes potentially unnecessary stress on students and testing can take away from valuable class time for other meaningful project.

Based on this thesis statement, EVERYTHING in the presentation that follows should:

• Explain the stress levels of students
• Explain the importance of using class time meaningfully.

Reviewed MLA formatting with a partner using Purdue's Online Writing Lab.