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Comparative Analysis

Submit a 3-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a Reference page with at least 2 resources used for the paper. Compare and contrast the life, leadership, and philosophy of Gandhi and Dr. King.

Book project for Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patille

Research an approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a References page with at least 6 resources used researching the paper. You are encouraged to interject your personal opinion into this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis statement and topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, personal analysis, conventions, and APA formatting.

Respond to question prompt with evidence to support your position. Submit one 1-2 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a References page with at least 2 resources used for the paper. You are required to show your understanding of the topic and interject your personal opinion (supported with evidence) into this paper.

Research an approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a References page with at least 6 resources used researching the paper. You are encouraged to interject your personal opinion into this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis statement and topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, personal analysis, conventions, and APA formatting.

Research an approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a References page with at least 6 resources used researching the paper. You are encouraged to interject your personal opinion into this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the thesis statement and topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and APA formatting.

All students are expected to participate in class! I do understand that some students are shy and participate in ways other than class discussion. Forms of participation other than participating in class discussion (although this is a primary form of participation) include coming to me for extra help, giving other students feedback in class, adhering to the no-voice and no-phone rule, consistent attendance, and being able to answer in-class dialogue from both the teacher and other students.

(20 POINTS - 4 points each section) Below is a chart that shows you exactly how your class participation grade will be determined. All students are expected to participate in class! I do understand that some students are shy and participate in ways other than class discussion. Forms of participation other than participating in class discussion (although this is a primary form of participation) include coming to me for extra help, giving other students feedback in class, adhering to the no-voice and no-phone rule, consistent attendance, and being able to answer in-class ASL dialogue from both the teacher and other students. NOTE: If you get to the point of having a fair/poor participation grade in one or more areas, it will probably be recommended that you withdraw from the class, as you probably will not be able to keep up with the material. If a student is absent, s/he losts points on the punctuality grade rubric also.

Students will know homework expectations which would include completeness, accuracy, requirements, legibility and time management.

Analysis of an African country.

Students will conduct an effective and thoughtful interview. Students will record the interview and transcribe (summarize) it. They will also write an analysis based on the information collected from the 3 interviews.

The purpose of this unit is to facilitate student learning about the world in which we live. The student has decided to create a power point to present their chosen topic. The student will use various sources to conduct research in order to be able to present facts about their chosen topic to include resources, culture, government, religion, geography, political atmosphere, social events, recreational pastimes, history, economics, etc. as it relates to their chosen topic After the student has gathered all of the research, they will synthesize the information and develop a presentation about their topic.

The Great Debate

Group may choose to do a rap, powerpoint, poster board, advertising poster, article in a magazine or newspaper, tv commercial, collage, etc.