The Monstrous Health Essay Unit

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are we researching?A: A Health related topic to connects Ms. Robin’s

Health ClassQ: Why are we doing a Health Research Essay in

Mr. Sun-K’s Class?A1. We are doing a research essay in Mr. Sun-K’s

class on a Health related topic in order to have integration between different classes in our Pod.

A2. To help prepare your for the Junior Research Paper (JRP), next year.

What skills will I need to be successful for this project?Investigation: How can you effectively research your topic?

Organization: How can you plan ahead to meet all required deadlines?

Advising: How effective will you be able to assist your peers in peer revision?

Reporting: How well will you be able to write out your findings into an essay?

Why is it Called a Monstrous Essay?

• This is a massive project, so you need to plan accordingly.

• The essay ties to our study of Frankenstein. You will be writing on the following prompt:

• In Shelley’s Frankenstein, Victor is determined to bring to life a creature from the dead. However, Victor’s ambition blinds him from the monstrous act he is engaged in. Because of the rapid technological advances in the 21st century, science is making new discoveries that previously generations only dreamed about.

• Your task is to select a modern scientific controversy and write a persuasive essay that examines how this topic is a “monster of our own making” (meaning something humans created that may cause more harm than good). Research your topic, examine the controversy, and convince the reader whether your topic is beneficial or detrimental to our planet.

When you say persuasive essay, what does that mean? For a persuasive essay, we

will be employing the point/counterpoint structure:

In your essay you will represent three points from your side, and one point from the other side.

Your essay must include ONE SOURCE FROM THE OTHER SIDE for there to be a real debate!!!

The “Yes” Test When you turn in your essay you must pass the “Yes” Test before Mr.

Sun-K grades your essay. The “Yes” Test outlines the basic requirements of the essay.

12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman Font 5 - 7 reliable sources 4 - 6 pages (NOT INCLUDING WORKS CITED PAGE!!). Three drafts with peer revision MLA format (Heading, Header, Margins, etc). In-Text Citations referring back to all sources in Works Cited Page Works Cited Page Included Persuasive Thesis 5 Rhetorical Devices included in Essay Please note: This essay will be graded as Summative Assignment, which is 60%

of your grade.

“Yes” Test RoundsRemember, you MUST pass the Yes Test before Mr.

Sun-K’s grades your essay. To emphasize the importance of this, the “Yes” Test has four rounds:

Round 1: Fail, with no penalty.Round 2: Fail 2nd time= -10% from your final grade.Round 3: Fail 3rd time = -25% from your final grade.Round 4: Fail 4th time = Mr. Sun-K will NOT grade

your essay and you fail this assignment!!!

Why are we using a “Yes” Test1. To emphasize the importance of following

directions.2. You will encounter a “Yes” Test next year in

11th grade English for your Junior Research Essay, which is a graduation requirement.

3. Mr. Sun-K has found that when he assigns a “Yes” Test, the quality of the essays that students writes improves immensely.

What steps are involved to Complete this essay?

There are three steps:

1. Pre-Research

2. Research

3. Drafting and Revision

Pre-Research (Stages 1 and 2):

Topic Selection and Key Terms: Week 1Generate Research and Sub-Questions: Week 2

Research (Stages 3 and 4) Noodletools and RADCAB: Evaluating and taking notes on

sources in the library. For each source you must include 2 Notecards. ***PLEASE NOTE: If you DO NOT COMPLETE your

Noodletools, you ARE NOT TURNING IN YOUR ESSAY!!!

Drafting and Revision (Stage 5)Draft 1 - Thesis/Introduction Paragraph Draft 2 - Body Paragraphs Draft 3 - Full Draft Final Draft: DUE MON. MAY 20th

PLEASE NOTE: If you want Mr. Sun-K to look at your draft, you must email it to him as an attachment.

Yes Test Rounds (Stage 6)Dates TBD.

Please note:

Once Mr. Sun-K returns your essay for failing the Yes Test, you have 1 day to revise your errors between each round.

Formative and Summative AssignmentsFormative Summative

1. Big Six Practice Packet2. Packet 1 (100 pts)3. Key Terms Worksheet4. Packet 2 (100 pts)5. Diagnosing Jeff Worksheet6. Packet 3 (100 pts)7. All Drafts (150 pts total)

1. Rhetorical Devices Quiz2. Final Draft (100 Pts)

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