Close Reading Document Analysis Close Reading to analyze documents will help students break the resource into smaller pieces and gather meaning from those pieces by identifying important components and summarizing the author's thoughts. Close Reading has 3 overall components, a pre-read, the actual reading of the resource, and making connections between the resource and other knowledge that students hold. Close Reading Document Analysis Instructions Close Reading Infographic (file) Close Read Infographic (e-version) Power Verbs
Research
Liberty High School Library The LHS Library has access to multiple research databases designed specifically for use by high school students. All resources are considered reliable and can be used for all research projects. Liberty High School Library
Writing
Dos and Don'ts of Scholarly Writing Over the years I have read countless student papers. Some have been excellent, some have been bad. Using these student papers I have compiled a document full of the dos and don'ts of scholarly writing that all students should reference when doing any scholarly writing.
How to Write a Good Introductory Paragraph
Writing Effective Thesis Statements Thesis Statement Format Thesis Statement Draft Form Thesis Statement Rubric
Using Evidence to Support a Claim What is evidence? Why is evidence important?
Transitions
Creating your Bibliography A bibliography tends to be the last thing that most do when writing a research paper, but it is an important aspect of all research writing. It shows your audience where your evidence came from, which tells them whether or not your claims and information are accurate and reliable. It is not always a fun thing to write, but there are many resources available to help you in the process.
Windows Movie Maker Windows Movie Maker is a free program used to create videos that incorporate images, video, and audio clips. It is a good tool for students and is supported on most computers at LHS.