Friday

Quarter 3, Week 1 of 10

Reminder: Quarters 3 and 4 are a new course: Expository Writing. Everyone starts fresh in the new year!
Monday, January 8
 or 
Tuesday, January 9
Due Today: Open Mind
Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. L.11-12.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Turn to the third section in your INB. Attach the two papers you picked-up by the door to the first two pages of this section. Read and annotate them (use at least three different marks for annotation).
  2. After: Explore the Junior page of the Senior Project Website and access the Annotated Bibliography on Google Classroom.
    • Then: Discuss IR for Quarter 3 and see sign-up options on Google Classroom.
    • Next: Create INB section divider for Q3. Finish for homework if not done in class. Requirements:
      • Image that reflects the theme or your feelings about the theme
      • These words: Quarter 3 and Argumentative Research Paper 
    Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do for success on the research paper. Fist-5?
    Homework
    Wednesday, January 10
    Due Today: Open Mind
    Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. W.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Read, annotate, and discuss this information sheet about the difference between argument and persuasion. Use the space at the bottom to write examples of argumentative sentences versus persuasive sentences. Attach it to the next page of your INB.
    2. After: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 3, Week 1 of 10. In a format that works best for you, use the entire page to organize:
        • today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
    3. Then: Discuss and presearch ideas for the research paper in small groups. If you find sources you might use for this project, make sure to record them on your Annotated Bibliography Slides.
    4. After: Attach the Choosing a Topic worksheet into your INB. Complete for homework if you do not have enough time in class.
    Target Practice: I understand and can explain the difference between argument and persuasion in writing. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Complete topic-choice worksheet in INB before classtime on Friday
    • Choose IR on Google Classroom by Friday @ midnight. Begin reading.
    Friday, January 12 (Report to Library)
    Due Today: Choosing a Topic Worksheet
    Learning Target: W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source. W.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Attach MLA Guide for Documenting Sources into your INB (pp. 9-10 of this packet)
    2. After: Title the next page of your INB The CRAAP Test. Fold the page in half. Take notes in the left column while you listen to Mrs. Arcas's presentation. Write questions in the right column that you still have. You will be able to ask these after.
    3. Then: Use the library resources to add at least one complete source entry to your Annotated Bibliography Slides.
    4. Next: Review the Choosing a Topic worksheet.
    Target Practice: I have narrowed my topic choices down to three for which I am passionately interested. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Sign-up for IR on Google Classroom by tonight at midnight. Begin reading.
    • Add at least one more source to your annotated bibliography slides (total of 2 or more)
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