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Welcome to your Opinion Essay unit!

When you are done with this project you will be an expert in your chosen topic.

Use this page to make sure you have all the research you need to write an amazing Opinion Essay!

Due Dates:

• Your 1st RAD form is due Monday, April 13th.
• Your 2nd RAD form is due Thursday, April 16th.
• Your 3rd RAD form is due on Thursday, April 23rd.
• Your 4th RAD form is due on Monday, April 27th.
• Your outline is due on Thursday, April 30.
• Your rough draft (including the bibliography) is due on Thursday, May 7th.
• Your essay final draft, bibliography final draft and research packet is due on Friday, May 15th.
• Your ESSAY PARTY is on Monday, May 18th.

Important Worksheets and More...

Research Plan Worksheet

RAD Forms

Research and Bibliography Rubric

Opinion Essay Outline (using Inspiration, at school only)

Bibliography Instructions and Example

Research Recommendations:

eLibrary, eLibrary, eLibrary has been very helpful for topics 6th graders have chosen in the past.

• Remember that you will want to find information from sources you can trust, especially for your first two RAD forms. eLibrary is a great place to do that.

You may find some of the following databases and websites helpful as well:

• Britannica Online for background information on your topic.
• Science Resource Center for issues in the environment, animal rights, medicine, etc.
• Teen Health and Wellness
• The Internet Public Library is a great place to find trustworthy "free web" sites.
• Books from the library We have books on many of your topics.
  • Don't forget to check the Current Issues encyclopedia of controversial topics.
  • Check with Ms. Harris if you can't find what you need.
• ProCon.org has information on all sides of different controversial issues
• NEW: Opposing Viewpoints Database

Surveys and Interviews may be helpful (and even necessary) for your research. Ms. Harris and Mrs. Rippl will be giving you directions and suggestions for these types of sources.

• All surveys and interviews must be pre-approved by Mrs. Rippl and/or Ms. Harris. SURVEYS MUST BE APPROVED BY Thursday, April 16th.