Objective:  I can identify specific elements for introductory and evidence paragraphs to write my argumentative essay.

Activities:

1.  Answer the remaining questions for Parts 5 & 6 of POH.

2.  Read aloud the first paragraph of the exemplar essay. Exemplar/Argumentative

3.  Share Out:  Students will identify the claim(thesis) and counterargument in the exemplar essay.

4.  Read aloud the second paragraph of the exemplar essay.

5.  Teacher models how to write a synopsis or summary of POH.

6.  HW for the final exam is explained. HW Outline for Argumentative Essay and Literary Terms to Know and Apply

Objective:  I can find details to support my theme in POH to develop an argumentative essay.

Bell:  Read the exemplar of the paragraph assigned on January 13.

Write a sentence or two that suggests how details are used in the exemplar.

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Avoid listing details.  Use a point-by-point approach as you write about a topic.

2.  Answer questions for POH(Part 5).

3.  Share Out:  Discuss questions #3 and #4.  What themes could be developed from these two events?

Objective:  I can identify details for a theme to write my argumentative essay.

1.  Write answers for the questions on the worksheet for POH(Part 5).

2.  If time allows, write an in-depth paragraph response to Question #6.  How does the answer relate to the theme of the American Dream?  How does this theme relate to other events that day with Mr. Ribbon at the football game?

3.  Share Out:  Read aloud and discuss.

Objective:  I can write a rough draft of a paragraph that describes how a scene in POH uses details to illustrate the theme of the American Dream.

Bell:  Find the golden line in the student sample essay about cyberbullying.

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Thesis/Placement?

2.  Write the definition of the American Dream.

3.  View the scene about Chris playing basketball with Christopher while looking for details.

4.  Write a paragraph about how this scene illustrates the American Dream. (in-house)

Objective:  I can find details for possible theme choices in my argumentative essay.

Bell:  DLW(3:5)

Activities:

1.  Student as teacher makes corrections.  Focus: hyphen, dash, pluralization

2.  Answer questions for POH as they occur.

3.  Share Out:  Focus on themes of parenting, rich vs. poor, and American Dream.

Objective:  I can identify details for themes in the Pursuit of Happiness.

Bell:  DLW(4:1)

Activities:

1.  Student as teacher explains corrections.  Focus: Appositives

2.  Answer questions 1-10 in POH(Part 2)

3.  Share Out:  Questions #4 and #5–How does this situation develop theme of “education” and “rich vs. poor”?

Objective:  I can identify elements of an argument in the “Guns and Goose” article.

Activities:

1.  Find the elements of an argument in Kristof’s article and write them down.

2.  Share Out:  Discuss each element.

3.  Answer the questions for Pursuit of Happiness(Part 1).

Objective:  I can find details in The Pursuit of Happiness that suggest a theme of the filmmaker.

Bell:  DLW(3:4)

Activities:

1.  Student as teacher explain the DLW correction.  Focus:  Appositives

2.  Answer worksheet questions for the movie. (in-house)

3.  Write a short paragraph:  Why does the filmmaker use the image found in Question #1?

Objective:  I can identify six elements found in an argumentative essay written by a professional writer.

Bell:  Answer 1-15 from “Guns and a Goose.” (see Dec 15 and 16)

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Random answers for questions 2 and 8.

2.  Think Pair/Share:  Find these elements:  claim, anecdotal evidence(2), counterargument, facts(5), conclusion, and analogy.

3.  Teacher models how to find the claim:  Answer the question posed by the title of the essay.

4.  Share Out:  What is the author’s claim, anecdotal evidence, etc.?

Objective:  I can use my T-Chart to debate both sides of the gun debate.

Bell:  4-Step Vocabulary(in house)

Activities:

1.  Show the word!

2.  Think Pair/Share:  Debate each viewpoint for gun control with your partner over timed intervals.  Use your T-Chart for assistance.

3.  Volunteer Debate:  One or two groups of two will debate the issue in front of the class.

4.  SSR+:  Add notes to your SSR log in the back of your spiral.