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What we wish we had known for the SLRP

What we wish we had known for the SLRP . Based on .....Bessma Hassani, Robert Yee, Hannah Raddant AND.... . What is the Senior Literary Research Paper (SLRP)?. 5-7 page paper based on a connection between two books from a single author worth 20% of term grade

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What we wish we had known for the SLRP

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  1. What we wish we had known for the SLRP Based on .....Bessma Hassani, Robert Yee, Hannah Raddant AND....

  2. What is the Senior Literary Research Paper (SLRP)? • 5-7 page paper based on a connection between two books from a single author • worth 20% of term grade • discusses a theme/topic/issue common to both books

  3. Nitty gritty.... • includes author bio and book summaries • requires research from secondary sources • combines evidence from primary (your books) and secondary sources (research) • documents evidence following MLA style

  4. Choosing Your Books/Author • Ask friends, family, librarians, booksellers, and teachers for suggestions • look for books that match your interest • select an author you like or might like • read 5 pages, a chapter, or a summary BEFORE you choose your books!!

  5. Actively Reading • read over the summer • while reading the first book, take notes on any general themes • while reading the second book, record any connections made with the first book • keep track of page numbers • use post-its to mark important lines from the books

  6. REMEMBER: Choose Your Books Wisely!

  7. HAVE FUN READING!!! Choose wisely Read! Read early in case you want to change your mind!! Read!

  8. Source "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: Choose Wisely, Chose Poorly." YouTube. YouTube, 23 Mar. 2013. Web. 18 June 2013.

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