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In Milestone 4, you will use the information and insights from the previous milestones to synthesize your thoughts on how the Holocaust has impacted society today. The following stepping stones will take you through the process of writing an informational essay.
The essay must be at least 5 paragraphs long and include at least 3 different reliable sources. For more information and a step-by-step process of what to do, go ahead and watch the video below.
Take a moment before you start and look at the competencies. Choose the level you are shooting for, write out what you need to get there, and how long it will take. Use the assignment below.
Assignment #10
Assignment #10
Step 1: Read the informational text competencies.
Step 1: Read the informational text competencies.
Step 2: Answer the questions on the assignment below.
Step 2: Answer the questions on the assignment below.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE.
Stepping Stone #1: I can choose a topic for my informational essay.
Stepping Stone #1: I can choose a topic for my informational essay.
Assignment #11
Assignment #11
Step 1: Watch the video about choosing a topic.
Step 1: Watch the video about choosing a topic.
Step 2: Submit your choice to SLATE with the name of the topic in the comments section.
Step 2: Submit your choice to SLATE with the name of the topic in the comments section.
Stepping Stone #2: I can conduct research and record my findings.
Stepping Stone #2: I can conduct research and record my findings.
Research Performance Task
Research Performance Task
Step 1: Watch the video about research.
Step 1: Watch the video about research.
Step 2: Complete the research organizer template.
Step 2: Complete the research organizer template.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE.
Additional resources:
Potential Sources:
Choice #1: Today's Impact
All of our lectures from this studio
Choices Program | What is historical memory? - Choices Program
The Choices We Make Create History, So Choose Wisely | Psychology Today
Choice #2: Glimmers of Hope
1. President Obama’s speech on preventing mass atrocities:
2. www.worldwithoutgenocide.org
4. Human Rights Watch | Defending Human Rights Worldwide | Human Rights Watch (hrw.org)
Stepping Stone #3: I can organize my essay around a central thesis and topic sentences.
Stepping Stone #3: I can organize my essay around a central thesis and topic sentences.
Assignment #12
Assignment #12
Step 1: Watch the video about how to develop a thesis statement and topic sentences.
Step 1: Watch the video about how to develop a thesis statement and topic sentences.
Step 2: Open the Google slides and make a copy. Write your thesis and topic sentences on slides 5 and 8.
Step 2: Open the Google slides and make a copy. Write your thesis and topic sentences on slides 5 and 8.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE and wait for feedback.
Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE and wait for feedback.
For additional help, use the tutorials.
Stepping Stone #4: I can synthesize my information into a well-written draft that follows the conventions of academic English.
Stepping Stone #4: I can synthesize my information into a well-written draft that follows the conventions of academic English.
Assignment #13
Assignment #13
Step 1: Watch the video on the right about the graphic organizer.
Step 1: Watch the video on the right about the graphic organizer.
Step 2: Open the graphic organizer (below), make a copy, and fill in the boxes.
Step 2: Open the graphic organizer (below), make a copy, and fill in the boxes.
Step 3: Use the content of the boxes to write your first draft.
Step 3: Use the content of the boxes to write your first draft.
For additional help, use the tutorials:
Stepping Stone #5: I can revise and rate my own work and make changes according to my peers' feedback.
Stepping Stone #5: I can revise and rate my own work and make changes according to my peers' feedback.
Assignment #14
Assignment #14
Step 1: Watch the video about revision.
Step 1: Watch the video about revision.
Step 2: Revise your first draft by highlighting it according to the key below.
Step 2: Revise your first draft by highlighting it according to the key below.
Step 3: According to which highlighted colors are missing, revise.
Step 3: According to which highlighted colors are missing, revise.
Step 4: Ask a peer to complete a peer revision. Revise accordingly.
Step 4: Ask a peer to complete a peer revision. Revise accordingly.
Use the competencies to rate your paper.
Stepping Stone #6: I can turn in an essay that I have worked hard on and am proud of.
Stepping Stone #6: I can turn in an essay that I have worked hard on and am proud of.
Writing Performance Task
Writing Performance Task
Step 1: Turn your revised draft in to turnitin.com
Step 1: Turn your revised draft in to turnitin.com
Class ID: 31680143
Enrollment Key: cheese
Step 2: Submit the same revised draft to SLATE.
Step 2: Submit the same revised draft to SLATE.
*Your paper should still have all the highlights.
Reflection
Reflection
Assignment #15
Assignment #15
Wow! Great job! Now it is time to reflect on what you have accomplished and check to see if you were able to meet the expectations set for yourself at the beginning of the milestone.
Course feedback
Course feedback
Assignment #16
Assignment #16
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