Writing Prompt: Write about a time you were misunderstood.

Historical Research Essay

• Finish Research Process Checklist items and put all in research folder.
• Contained in folders should be:

1. Notecard listing topic and five researchable questions.
2. 4-5 useful, reliable sources.
3. Evidence of note taking (highlighting, summarizing, paraphrasing, etc.)
4. Define cultural significance of topic (why does this still matter? What impact did this moment have on society today? What long-term effects did this moment have on society?)
5. Create an outline/graphic organizer of paper structure. (Example here)
6. Write a thesis statement (topic + cultural significance) for your essay. This could be 1-2 sentences and should reference both causes and effects.
7. Insert direct quotations into your outline (at least by number). Designate source.
8. Works Cited page.

• Begin typing essay. Complete first draft due Thursday, May 20.