Today we will continue working on our research paper

By the end of class today you should have finished (finished in this order): 
1. 5 source/note sheets (for 5 DIFFERENT sources--including filling out your claim)
2. A completed outline for your paper
3. An introduction and at least 1 body paragraph for your paper
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We will also review counterclaim (Friday's post) and go over how to write an introductory paragraph

Today's Work:

Today we will work to finish 5+ source sheets and our outline.........I will give you an example on the board


**tomorrow we will begin making our Works Cited Page (a listing of all of our sources)

Today's Notes:

Today we will go over the research paper assignment and go over the outline for the paper

Here is a link to the research paper assignment sheet: Click here

Today we will: 

1. Go over the research paper assignment and requirements

                                  2. Outline for our paper  (please copy these notes)                                                 

3. Continue making source sheets (you need at least 5!!!)    

In my absence....

This will count as a grade in quarter 3. Please complete and leave in the appropriate box for your class period if you want credit. It cannot be turned in tomorrow if you choose not to work.

1. The substitute should hand you a multiple choice worksheet based on Guns, Germs, and Steel: Collision at Cajamarca
2. This is NOT A QUIZ grade, even though it says it is--it will count as an in-class graded assignment though. TAKE YOUR TIME.
3. You may use the text for support if you wish. Since there are very few copies left (even though the copies were to remain in the room), I have provided a link to the texts (below) if you need it and do not receive one.
4. Tomorrow we will begin source 2 for the research paper.

To read the Guns, Germs, and Steel text: Click here (note you will have to scroll down past "Yali's Question" to get to the "Collision at Cajamarca" section that you need

Collision at Cajamarca (Day 2)/Video tomorrow!! bring earbuds if you like

Today we will:
1. Pick up in the reading where we left off yesterday: page 14 "The governor concealed his troops around the square..."
2. We will answer #5-8 together (we answered #1-4 yesterday)
3. You will continue on in the reading from where we left off on page 18 and continue until you get to the top of page 20--
4. You will complete questions  #8 and #9 on  your own


I AM RESCHEDULING THE QUIZ TO A LATER DATE---WE ARE NOT READY--- (MOST LIKELY THURSDAY)
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 Answers from class:

1. The “Old World” is Europe and Asia (the colonizers) and the “New World” is the Americas (north and south).

2. The factors that led to Atahuallpa’s capture was a “decisive moment” in history and was also similar to circumstances to “old”/”new” world collisions that happened elsewhere.

3. They were scared because they were far outnumbered, in foreign territory, had not dealt with “the Indians” before—reinforcements were far away

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4. Pizarro promises Atahuallpa’s men that if he meets with him he will act like a “brother” and promise not to hurt him. (a lie)

Essay Writing Contest--information for those who are interested!

For Wednesday and Thursday: Finishing your outline and typing the essay--please work steadily!!!!

First, start by downloading the template for your essay:
MLA Essay Template:template

Second, work on finishing your essay outline first and have me check it for accuracy

Third, begin typing the essay (hopefully, you will have time to finish a rough draft and have time to edit it tomorrow before you turn in the final draft to be graded)

Remember: 
*Make sure you cite correctly (Act.Scene.lines)
*You use the sheet in your strategies sections to vary your essay language (signal words)

Here are some student samples from a previous year:
Student sample 1:Click here (tragic hero essay)
Student sample 2: Click here (tragedy essay)