Day 2 - POL Prep - Research Themes

DUE DATES- ON TIME​​​​​​​

1. SPAM 1 Meeting. DUE: Thursday, 12/5, 3:30 pm. Hard copy in basket.​
2. POL Analysis. DUE: Tuesday, 12/3, Start of Class. Google Classroom.
   
3. RD Research Brief. DUE: Thursday, 12/5, Start of Class. Google Classroom.
   

 
DUE DATES- LATE (-10%)​​​

1. Deep Reading Portfolio. LAST DAY TO TURN IN: Friday, 12/6, 3:30 pm. Hard copy in basket.

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Announcements

1. Wednesday off campus work time! Durango Public Library, or Smiley Cafe  Be there by 9:30 AM, check in with a teacher for attendance.
2. SPAM Meetings- Get them scheduled and done by this Thursday!  Make sure you fill out EVERY PART of the SPAM 1 form, or you will receive greatly reduced credit for these!
3. Reminder for Hallway Work- To work in the hallway you must: 
   1. Be caught up on your work in this class- no missing assignments or late work in recent weeks
   2. Have a track record of working productively
   3. Check in with the teacher BEFORE working outside, with a specific location
   4. LEAVE YOUR PHONE on Lori’s desk.

Starter #whatever

1. Copy your research question into your starter.
2. Do you need to revise your research question? If so, do it now- has your focus shifted? Changed? Become more specific? Make your research question reflect the shifts that naturally happen as you research
3. As of right now, what’s your 1-2 sentence answer to this question?  Think about what you can state with a fairly high degree of certainty. This is essentially your working thesis statement, and should be the topic sentence of paragraph 3 in your Research Brief.

Paragraphs 3 and 4: Organization and Brainstorming
Do ONE of the following strategies to prepare for Paragraphs 3 and 4:

1. Mind Map (visual organization)
2. Conversation + Notes (verbal organization)
3. Outline (linear organization)

HINT HINT…your intertextuality paragraphs, if done well, could be a good resource to pull from for these as well!

Work Time Priorities

1. Outline paragraphs 3 and 4. These should be evidence rich and have in-text citations. Remember that you can paraphrase (put in your own words), but need to cite still or it is plagiarism!  See the POL handout for specifics.
2. If time, start drafting paragraphs 3 and 4.
3. Schedule SPAM #1, have your meeting!