Wednesday,+April+2

Today's Objectives
RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9

===Anchor Text: "The Twelve" by Alexander Blok===

= Project Description: = With a PARTNER.... Research the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917. Obtain information from at least 1 PRIMARY source and 2 SECONDARY sources in order to develop an understanding of what happened, why it happened, and how it affected the people of Russia on both sides. =‍‍‍ Complete the graphic organizer with information that will help you address the following project assignment: = ===‍‍‍How does an understanding of the Bolshevik Revolution help us understand Blok’s poem "The Twelve?” Use evidence from informational texts, as well as the poem itself. Create a short (6 slides) presentation presenting an original thesis statement and evidence and explanation that supports this thesis. You must use proper MLA citations and include a Works Cited slide. This will be embedded on your blog. (RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9) ===

==‍‍‍ The Slides.... == You must have a minimum of 6 slides: Click Here for a sample of this on your blog! Note- If you need more slides for your points, that's fine.
 * 1) **Title Slide **
 * 2) **Thesis - This thesis should answer your prompt! **
 * 3) **Point 1 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection. **
 * 4) **Point 2 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.**
 * 5) **Point 3 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.**
 * 6) **Works Cited **

Helpful Links: MHS Library Database Page Links for Primary Source Collections Nice collection of links for the Russian Revolution Sparticus Educational - Collection on Russian Revolution

MLA Citations Help with In-Text Citations (You have TWO 2 on EACH point slide!) Sample Works Cited Page Son of Citation Machine Easybib