2. Writing - Find two stories in the newspaper or online from a reliable news source such as the new york times, USA today, the wall street journal etc; that supports our stance on the gun control debate.
3. Here is your outline for the next research paper . The final paper is due on the 26 of February. Due dates for the other assignments will be given as we progress. You will receive a handout tomorrow.
Second Amendment Research Report – Grade 7
St. Nicholas of Tolentine – Mr. Thomas
You are being asked to write a research report that clearly states your position relating to the issue of Gun Control as it applies to the second amendment. You must clearly state and explain your arguments. This is a persuasive essay and must follow the given format. In addition, you will be required to give a presentation using PowerPoint or a poster that clearly outlines your position on the issue.
You will be graded on the following, as assigned:
Summary following class debate on the issue.
Incidents from the news that support your side of the debate.
Outline for paper
Drafts
Oral Presentation to class. (poster or powerpoint)
Final Paper
Student Assessment Process For Final Paper.
The students written research paper will be graded following the criteria/rubric below.
Outline – 20pts.
Cover – 5pts.
· Title
· Picture
· Your Name
· Grade
· Date
· Teacher’s Name
Essay – written assignment – 60pts.
· Must include content discussed
Bibliography – 10pts.
· You must use at least two sources as a resource for information
· Must follow format discussed/covered in class
Neatness – Overall presentation of assignment – 5pts.
· Must be typed – Font 12 – Double Spaced
· Correct Grammar – Word Usage; Punctuation; Tenses; Sentence Structure
· Spelling
St. Nicholas of Tolentine – Mr. Thomas
You are being asked to write a research report that clearly states your position relating to the issue of Gun Control as it applies to the second amendment. You must clearly state and explain your arguments. This is a persuasive essay and must follow the given format. In addition, you will be required to give a presentation using PowerPoint or a poster that clearly outlines your position on the issue.
You will be graded on the following, as assigned:
Summary following class debate on the issue.
Incidents from the news that support your side of the debate.
Outline for paper
Drafts
Oral Presentation to class. (poster or powerpoint)
Final Paper
Student Assessment Process For Final Paper.
The students written research paper will be graded following the criteria/rubric below.
Outline – 20pts.
Cover – 5pts.
· Title
· Picture
· Your Name
· Grade
· Date
· Teacher’s Name
Essay – written assignment – 60pts.
· Must include content discussed
Bibliography – 10pts.
· You must use at least two sources as a resource for information
· Must follow format discussed/covered in class
Neatness – Overall presentation of assignment – 5pts.
· Must be typed – Font 12 – Double Spaced
· Correct Grammar – Word Usage; Punctuation; Tenses; Sentence Structure
· Spelling
