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 American Writers

Teacher Guide

  

TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS
resources, lessons, and forms to support the implementation of the research models
TARGETED LEARNING STYLES
Field Dependent Field Independent

Visual

Auditory

Kinesthetic

Tactile

Active

Reflective

Global Understanding

Analytical Understanding
TIME FRAME:


This is an independent project lasting approximately from September to May (according to each teacher's due date).

 Unit:

   English 11 literary research paper

Focus:

   The 11th grade English literary research paper focuses on an in-depth study of a single American writer approved by the teacher. The student will conclude this study by writing a research paper analyzing some aspect of the writer's style from of the 5 approaches to literary critcism.

MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum for English:

  1.3.2 The student will interpret a work by using a critical approach (e.g., reader response, historical, cultural, biographical, structural) that is supported with textual references.

BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

  
  • Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources (LG-3)
  • Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information (LG-3)
  • Use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems (LG-3)

AASL Standards 

  

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questio1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.
3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.
3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.

ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades 9- 12
  • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
  • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
  • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

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Last update July 2009. update: July 2003
Created by Joyce Caldwell, Barb Falkinburg, and Ann O'Neill, Library Media Specialists,
BCPS Summer Curriculum Development Workshops, June 2003
BCPS Research Module, Copyright 2003, Baltimore County Public Schools, Copyright information