First, look at the chart. Where are you in the process of researching for your essay? Check off the steps you have already completed, but remember that you can go back to revise your claim or find additional support for your argument, if necessary. In the third column, add planning notes for completing each step of the process.

$$\begin{array}{|c|l|c|c|}\hline \scriptstyle{\text{Check Progress}} & \scriptstyle{\text{Step of Research Process}} & \scriptstyle{\text{Notes}} \\ \hline&\scriptstyle{{\text { Identify the issue or problem; establish a }}} \\ & \ \scriptstyle{{\text { claim. }}} \\ \hline & \scriptstyle{{\text { Form a set of questions that can be answered }}} \\ & \ \scriptstyle{{\text { through research. }}} \\ \hline & \scriptstyle{{\text { Locate and evaluate sources. Gather }}} \\ & \ \scriptstyle{{\text { evidence for claims and counterclaims. }}} \\ \hline & \scriptstyle{{\text { Interpret evidence. }}} \\& \scriptstyle{{\text { Communicate findings. }}} \\ \hline\end{array}$$

Other than the protagonist, who are the most important characters so far in the story? What do we know about each of these characters? Make a list of these characters and provide a brief description of each.

Write a paragraph for an argumentative essay in support of the claim. Paraphrase the first piece of information. For the second piece of information, smoothly combine quoting and paraphrasing. Then add your own commentary to explain the quote.