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Quarter 1, Week 9 of 10 (almost there...)

WORKBOOKS will be checked during class on Monday or Tuesday!

Monday, September 22 or Tuesday, September 23

 Learning Objective: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text... RI.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Timed Writing: Argumentative Essay. Respond to the following prompt in the 15 minutes provided (DO NOT START UNTIL THE TIMER BEGINS): Discuss the meaning of  'opportunity' to an immigrant and a citizen. Also, discuss how the dream for the future is the same. Synthesize your ideas on what the United States offers native-born citizens toward achieving their American Dream and what immigrants see as the promise of America. Remember to PLAN before you write and REREAD after you finish:
    • Thesis statement that CLEARLY states your position
    • Remember your audience's needs and address immigration, values, and bias
    • Use paraphrases and quotes as evidence to support your claim fairly
    • Acknowledge any counterclaim(s) fairly with evidence, then refute it/them with evidence showing your claim is stronger
    • Provide an effective conclusion that calls the audience to action 
  2. After: Self-score your response with the American Dream essay rubric
  3. Then: Pair-share and use two-column journal entry to address personal strengths and weaknesses
  4. Next: Outside research- Dr. Sanjay Gupta's research on Happiness (video clip)
Target Practice: I can use evidence from the text to support a written argument. +/0/-

Homework
  • Make sure to share your essay with at least two other students in class for editing on Tuesday/Wednesday
  • Begin/Continue Draft 2 of the American Dream essay
  • Begin/Continue Independent Reading for Quarter 2
Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24

 Learning Objective: W.11-12.1 Introduce and establish precise, knowledgeable claims and counterclaims with the support of evidence. Use a variety of words, phrases, and syntax to create cohesion between claim(s), reasons, evidence, and counterclaim(s).

Classwork
  1. Do Now: Using the My Notes section on p.87 of your workbook, respond to the Evaluating and Revising, and Editing and Publishing questions.
  2. After: 15 minute pair-editing session using the SOAPSTone graphic organizer
  3. Then: 15 minute timed writing workshop for the American Dream essay Draft 2
  4. Next: Label your Journal, Temperature Check. Read the Reflection question on p.87 and answer as completely as possible in your journal.
Target Practice: I can revise my essay to use words and phrases that more effectively communicate my claim, evidence, and counterclaim. +/0/-

Homework
Thursday, September 25 or Friday, September 26

 Learning Objective: W.11-12.1 Introduce and establish precise, knowledgeable claims and counterclaims with the support of evidence. Use a variety of words, phrases, and syntax to create cohesion between claim(s), reasons, evidence, and counterclaim(s).

Classwork
  1. Do Now: Sit in your choice of group.  Each group will need ONE computer at the empty desk.  Choose a person to set the timer for each session and advance the editing slideshow between sessions.
  2. After: Group Editing activity with slideshow using PRINTED COPY of your American Dream essay Draft 2
  3. Then: Make suggested edits to Draft 2, share, and submit during class
  4. Next: Argument Writing (establish a position, support it, counterclaim, and refute- not just "I'm right. You're wrong.")
Target Practice: I can revise my essay to use words and phrases that more effectively communicate my claim, evidence, and counterclaim. +/0/-

Homework
Bi-weekly Vocabulary Enrichment: 
Every two weeks, a new vocabulary enrichment opportunity will be offered here. To complete the enrichment activity, click on the link below, complete the quiz (definitions or sentences), write your name in the box provided, and e-mail to: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete these opportunities ONLY if you have completed ALL other assignments.
Junior Vocabulary, Unit 4 Reminder: These ARE NOT required for your grade. The purpose in doing them is to EXPAND your vocabulary in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking! Basically, I'll know that you learned when I HEAR you use them while reading, speaking, and listening, and SEE you use them in your writing...
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