Writing Prompt: (see below)

per. 1: If the Zombie Apocalypse were to happen tonight, what would you do?
per. 4: Tell a story about your day (real or fictional).

Historical Research Essay

New item for checklist today:

• Define Cultural Significance of topic. (Why does this moment still matter today? What impacts does it still have on society? Why is this important?) Write this under Research Process #2 on your Research Paper Deadlines list.

Past checklist items to finish:

• Create an outline/graphic organizer for your essay. One example is included on the back of your green research paper packet. Another example is available here.
• Provide evidence of note-taking on 4-5 useful sources. To make your life easier later on, your note-taking should have some method to it. Mark which information corresponds with each main point in your outline or which answers various questions on you note card.

Upcoming deadlines:

• Write a thesis statement for your essay (topic + cultural significance) due Tuesday, May 11.
  
• Works Cited page (in proper MLA format) due Thursday, May 13. Access NoodleTools here.
• Research Process deadlines #1-4 must all be completed before a draft of the essay will be accepted. (R.P. #1-4 due by 5/20/10)
• Draft One of essay due at the end of hour on Thursday, May 20.