December 9 (odd) 10 (even)Thesis Statement
A thesis statement should begin the process paper and could begin the historical paper (unless it's a creative writing).
is a main idea, clearly focused claim statement that grows out of your research.
• indicates what you claim to be true, interesting or valuable about your subject.
•keeps your writing on track.
• should guide many decisions about what details to keep and what details to throw away
•often evolves and changes slightly; needs to develop out of your thinking
and discovery process.
Example thesis statement- Persuasive essay:
"Nothing better illustrates the low regard that the NCAA has often had
for the rights of student-athletes than its random drug-testing policy.
January 27 (odd) 28 (even) Draft Annotated Bibliography (minimum of 5 references) with primary and secondary sources in proper MLA format.Only three web sites allowed out of minimum of five sources. You may not use Wikipedia as a source.Outline of Project Sources must precede all notes.
Sneak preview of your project(rough draft): 2- 5 minute presentation to the class. Include defense of background knowledge and connection to the History Fair theme. (Storyboard for documentary; script for performance; layout of backboard; rough draft of paper)
February 8 (odd) -9 (even)
Projects due in class, including process paper and annotated bibliography
February 23-25
CMS History Day Fair in media center
March 13 (Saturday)
County / District competition
