We are learning to better understand current issues by examining how authors contextualize them in large work of fiction or non-fiction. In order to develop this skill, we will be examining the implied and stated meanings of a primary source. We will further develop our understanding of the contemporary issues through the use of secondary sources. Using Orange is the New Black, develop a thesis statement based on an issue addressed in the book. This book is the PRIMARY RESOURCE.
Identify literary elements and how they inform the meaning of the primary source
Develop an awareness of information literacy practices needed for gathering of secondary sources
Annotate, analyze, and evaluate reading selections through the metacognitive reading strategies
Generate ideas about what to write through the process of freewriting, brainstorming, and outlining
Develop an original argumentative thesis that requires integration of primary and secondary sources in the essay
Use a systematic method for accurately recording research for primary sources, secondary sources, and student analysis
Demonstrate an ability to paraphrase secondary sources
Write an analytical essay of a minimum of 1800 words (not including the works cited page) with the integration of 5 to 8 secondary sources
Create a works cited page and implement in-text citations using MLA 8 standardsSuggested Texts for Research PaperSuggested Memoirs and Autobiographies:
Piper Kerman, Orange is the New BlackSuggested Research Paper Prompts—
The paper needs to reflect the thesis statement with the four points and its relationship to the primary source. The following prompts are only suggestions. Topic must be approved in week 8 [Voicethread activity]
Who in todays society would best benefit from this work and why?
