In the Summer - Download the theme book for the theme
explanation and sample topics - Read and understand the theme. -
Peruse the class textbook/class curriculum making note of
possible student research topics. - Set a calendar of
assignments and due dates corresponding with each grading
period. August and September - Introduce the theme. - Show how
the theme fits into the class curriculum. - Explain sources. -
Develop a paperwork management system. September and October -
Support students in choosing a topic. - Help students decide if
their project will be done individually or as a group. - Guide
students in reading a variety of quality sources. - Help
students narrow and ask questions of the topic (e.g. Can I do
the topic in the amount of time allotted? Are there enough
resources to support a research project on this topic?).
October, November and December - Encourage students to read,
read, read. - Students need to begin analyzing sources. - Help
students develop a thesis. - Explain formulating an interpre