Thursday - March 1, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Essential Question(s): How can I use an analogy to understand various aspects of language? Warm-up:
Work Session: Student groups will work on their Language is Infrastructure Projects. Closing: What still needs to be accomplished for your project. You should have a clear analogy by the beginning of class tomorrow. Homework: Language is Infrastructure Project due Mon at 3 pm. Presentations start on Tuesday.
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Wednesday - February 28, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Essential Question(s): How can I use an analogy to understand various aspects of language? Warm-up: Go to the following link and read through “Analogy Definition” and “Examples of Analogy in Everyday Life”: https://literarydevices.net/analogy/
Work Session: Student groups will work on their Language is Infrastructure Projects. Closing: Share 1 interesting thing you learned about your group’s topic. Homework: Language is Infrastructure Project due Mon at 3 pm. Presentations start on Tuesday. Tuesday - February 27, 2018 ***Substitute Plan***
Students will use the essay checklist to revise and edit their essays. Students will finish and submit argumentative essays at the end of class. Due at 3 pm. Students who have finished their essays will begin working on their Language is Infrastructure Projects. Monday - February 26, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Essential Question(s): How can I develop an argument? How can I use evidence from multiple texts to support my argument? How can I narrow my opinion in a concise thesis statement? Warm-up: Read over the Language is Infrastructure project posted on Google Classroom. Do a quick google search for some of the topics. Choose 2-3 that interest you. Work Session: Students will find group members and sign up for Language is Infrastructure project topics. Students will continue working on Argumentative Essays - Conclusion. Closing: Use the Argumentative Essay Checklist to make sure you have everything complete and correct. Homework: Finish conclusion. Essay Due tomorrow at the end of class. Friday - February 23, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Essential Question(s): How can I develop an argument? How can I use evidence from multiple texts to support my argument? How can I narrow my opinion in a concise thesis statement? Warm-up: Trade your essay with your neighbor. Is context provided for every piece of evidence? Work Session: Finish all body paragraphs. Final draft due on Tuesday! Closing: Check your transitions between paragraphs. Is every transition smooth and clear? Homework: None Thursday - February 22, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Essential Question(s): How can I develop an argument? How can I use evidence from multiple texts to support my argument? How can I narrow my opinion in a concise thesis statement? Warm-up: If there was one major and meaningful idea you would like your reader to take away from your argument, what would it be? Your response should be a complete, concise, and clear sentence. Work Session: The class will watch a short video on writing successful conclusions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOUHFzgev_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L7aeO9fBzE Students will continue working on their essays. Students who have finished their essays will make revisions using a checklist. Closing: What progress have we made on our essays? If a stranger read your essay, would they have a clear understanding of your arguments and the textual evidence you chose to prove it. Homework: Finish your 2nd body paragraph. Wednesday - February 21, 2018 ***Raven Rescue Day***
Students will work missing work or continue working on their argumentative essays. Tuesday - February 20, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Essential Question(s): How can I develop an argument? How can I use evidence from multiple texts to support my argument? How can I narrow my opinion in a concise thesis statement? Warm-up:
Work Session: Embedding direct quotes: When you get ready to use a piece of textual evidence, go through this checklist:
The teacher will review #1 from the warm-up and explain the connection to writing body paragraphs. Students will begin working on their body paragraphs by following the RACE strategy. Closing: What challenges are you finding as your write your body paragraphs? Homework: Finish your first body paragraph. Raven Rescue Day is tomorrow! Monday - February 19, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Essential Question(s): How can I develop an argument? How can I use evidence from multiple texts to support my argument? How can I narrow my opinion in a concise thesis statement? Warm-up: Write down your responses to the three questions below. They will help you with writing your introduction.
Discuss your responses with your tablemates. Work Session: Review: How to write a killer thesis statement. Students will begin writing their introduction. Students who finish their essay intro will begin writing their 1st body paragraph. Closing: Trade your introduction with a partner and provide tips. Homework: Finish your intro. Friday - February 16, 2018
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Essential Question(s): How can I develop an argument? How can I use evidence from multiple texts to support my argument? How can I narrow my opinion in a concise thesis statement? Warm-up: Choose a partner from your table. Trade your essay prep with your partner and complete and discuss the checklist below:
Work Session: Students will outline their essay in order finish their essay prep. Due today. Students who have finished their essay prep will begin working on their essay. Closing: Trade your outline with a partner. Is there a logical progression of ideas. Do the main points support the thesis? Are they strong enough? Homework: None |
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