- Determine appropriate evidence to support an argument claim.
- Define the expectations of a synthesis essay.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Final Day of Spring Break
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
DO NOW: Review Style (diction, tone, syntax, details, and imagery) by writing about BEST or WORST moment of spring break.
I DO: Discussion of calendar, book project requirements, and directions for class activity.
WE DO: Small Group Debates focused on evidence incorporation.
YOU DO: Brainstorm evidence.
EXIT TICKET: Compose a one page position paper on one of the debate topics.
HOMEWORK: Select a non-fiction text for the end-of-year project by Friday.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
DO NOW: Pick up papers from substitute
I DO: Directions from substitute
WE DO: Read and annotate synthesis essay information packet, due Thursday.
YOU DO: Start reading Genes Synthesis source items, due Friday
EXIT TICKET: Q &A
HOMEWORK: Select a non-fiction text for the end-of-year project by Friday.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Period 1: Junior Class Ring Ceremony Rehearsal
Period 2: Shakespeare Traveling Troop Show
Friday, April 21, 2017
DO NOW: Return of In Cold Blood synthesis essays
I DO: Discussion of synthesis essay characteristics
WE DO: Discuss evidence of Genes packet
YOU DO: Write a synthesis essay on Genes
EXIT TICKET: Show non-fiction book choice.