Students analyze and annotate a mentor research essay that references multiple sources in order to identify the function of each sentence

Given a few choices, students select a topic to write about for their multi-source research essay

Students conduct research for their multi-source essay by reading, annotating, and writing a summary sentence about the sources in the text set for their chosen prompt

Students will decide on a general point of view on their topic and search for evidence to support it

Students will organize related evidence into categories that support their general point of view

Students outline the introduction of their multi-source research essay, making sure to include a strong hook, a statement that connects the hook to the point of view, a preview of the body paragraphs, and a thesis statement

Students outline the first body paragraph of their multi-source research essay, making sure to include a topic sentence, at least two pieces of evidence, and explanations for how each piece of evidence proves the topic sentence

Students outline the first body paragraph of their multi-source research essay, making sure to include a topic sentence, at least two pieces of evidence, and explanations for how each piece of evidence proves the topic sentence

Students outline the counterargument paragraph of their multi-source research essay, making sure to acknowledge and provide evidence for the opposing opinion, and to conclude with evidence that supports their opinion, as well as a rebuttal of the opposing opinion

Students outline the conclusion of their multi-source research essay, making sure to restate the thesis, summarize the body paragraphs, and include a call to thought or action

Students draft the introduction of their multi-source research essay by turning the notes in their outline into complete sentences linked by transitions

Students draft their first body paragraph, making sure to (1) either paraphrase evidence or integrate quotations into context sentences, (2) connect the evidence back to the claim with analysis, and (3) use transitions between sentences

Students draft their second body paragraph, making sure to (1) either paraphrase evidence or integrate quotations into context sentences, (2) connect the evidence back to the claim with analysis, and (3) use transitions between sentences

Students revise the first two body paragraphs of their multi-source research essay in response to whole-class feedback from the teacher

Students draft any remaining body paragraphs, making sure to (1) either paraphrase evidence or integrate quotations into context sentences, (2) connect the evidence back to the claim with analysis, and (3) use transitions between sentences. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals

Students draft the counterargument paragraph of their multi-source research essay by turning the notes in their outline into complete sentences linked by transitions. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals

Students draft the conclusion of their multi-source research essay by turning the notes in their outline into complete sentences linked by transitions. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals

Students revise their multi-source research essay in response to individualized feedback from their teacher. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals

Students edit their multi-source research essay in response to whole-class feedback from the teacher. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals

Students will create a references list of all of the sources they cited in their research essay