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Cranston High School West Library: Lucas - Secret Life of Bees

Research Assignment

In a 3 page paper you will research and respond to the following prompt:

    

“How does Sue Monk Kidd reflect the social injustices of the 1960’s in her novel, The Secret Life of Bees?”

 

For this paper you will need to complete the following:

  • Research in the library (Mrs. Evje will lead this 9/20, 9/21,9/22,9/23)

    • Will need to utilize 3 secondary sources (2 databases and 1 book) in your final copy

    • Will need primary source support as well

  • Notes on each source; both quotes and paraphrased

    • Notes on primary source should be collected on evidence tracking graphic organizer attached

    • Will count as a classwork grade

  • A formal thesis statement

    • WIll count as a quiz grade

  • A formal outline of paper (set-up to be handed out)

    • Will count twice as a classroom assessment

    • This will act as rough draft

  • A final copy with a proper works cited page

    • Will count 3 times as a classroom assessment

Print Materials

ABC-CLIO Social Studies Databases

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Email sevje@cpsed.net for password.

 

EBSCO Databases

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Click here and scroll down for EBSCO.

 

World Book Online

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Click here and scroll down for World Book.