Narrowing a Research Topic into a Thesis Statement and Introduction (English III Research)
You will learn how to narrow your research topic into a thesis and write your introduction.
Organizing Major Points and Supporting Information in an Outline (English III Research)
You will organize your major points and supporting information into an outline.
Generating Ideas and Questions About a Research Topic (English III Research)
You will learn strategies to help you generate questions and ideas about a topic to research.
Exploring a Research Topic and Identifying Relevant Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to identify primary and secondary sources as you explore your research topic.
Using Databases, Electronic Sources, and Print Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to access electronic sources and databases in addition to print sources and list all in a working bibliography.
Developing a Research Plan and Timeline (English III Research)
You will learn how to narrow your topic and develop a realistic schedule for completing your research project.
Writing a First Draft Appropriate to Purpose and Audience (English III Research)
You will learn strategies to keep in mind as you write the first draft of your research paper.
Editing for Sentence Structure (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for complete sentences and the use of subordinate clauses.
Editing for Coherence and Transition (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for transitions and evaluate their impact in unifying an essay.
Using Reference Guides for Proper Citations (English III Writing and Research)
You will use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style manual to check that you are citing your sources correctly.
Editing for Subject-Verb Agreement (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for correct subject-verb agreement.
Editing for Pronoun Reference and Agreement (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for pronoun reference and agreement.
Embedding Direct Quotations and Incorporating Indirect Quotations (English III Writing and Research)
This lesson is the same as English III: Research Strand, Module 3, Lesson 4: You will learn the appropriate formats for including direct and indirect quotations in your research paper.
Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting Source Material Accurately (English III Research)
You will learn how to summarize, paraphrase, and quote material from your sources.
Polishing Tone, Style, and Vocabulary in Your Essay (English III Writing)
You will learn revision strategies you can use to polish your essay's style, tone, and vocabulary.
Simile and Metaphor (English III Reading)
You will be able to identify the similes and metaphors in a text and evaluate their importance to the meaning of the text.
Drawing Conclusions Based on the Sufficiency and Strength of Research (English III Reading)
You will be able to determine whether an argument has enough evidence and whether the evidence is credible.
Distinguishing Between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning (English III Reading)
You will be able to decide whether an author uses inductive or deductive reasoning in a particular argument.
Paradox (English III Reading)
You will be able to identify a paradox and evaluate its purpose.
Reference Guides (English III Reading)
You will be able to use reference guides to help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.