Objective(s)  1. CA state standards: Reading: 2.1; Writing: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2; Written and Oral English Language Conventions: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2. 1) Students will use a variety of sources to conduct their research, including the internet 2) Students will write a formal research paper using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word ,

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CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology., CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes., CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: plan strategies to guide inquiry., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY:evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY:process data and report results.

CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING: critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology., DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity., DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology., TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes., TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: create original works as a means of personal or group expression., TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Technology Tools Internet Research, Word Processing,

Procedures - 1. 1) Show a powerpoint of various American Authors to help the students select their research topic. , 2. 2) Teach how to use MLA format, works cited cards, note cards, parenthetical documentation, and the works cited page, 3. 3) Spend time researching and then checking their note cards and works cited cards. Work on thesis statements and intro paragraphs. Peer edit rough drafts and Edit it myself., 4. 4) With the rough drafts, set up individual writing conferences and meet with students to discuss their work.

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