Week 7

Day 1
Monday 09/15/14 (p3, p4) and Tuesday 09/16/14 (p7)

Essential Question:  Why do I cite evidence from my sources to support my ideas?
1.  Do Now:  copy today's EQ and Activities into your planner
2.  Journal #14 - Why do you think it is important to cite or use evidence from a text to explain your ideas about that text? (remember that questions are fair game)
3.   Activities:
  • eValuate debrief
  • Activity 1.11 "My Mother Pieced Quilts" on pp. 54-55 - SIFT
  • IF THERE IS TIME:  Activity 1.12 on pp. 58-66
  • Enrichment Reminder:  
    • Independent Reading Assigned as Enrichment - due by Week 9
4.  Target Practice:  skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Write the following statements and rank your understanding:
     I can SIFT a poem.  4/3/2/1
Day 2
Tuesday 09/17/14 (p3) and Wednesday 09/18/14 (p4, p7)

Essential Question:  How do I select the best possible evidence from a text to explain the author's message?
1.  Do Now:  copy today's EQ and Activities into your planner
2.  Journal #15 - How do you select the best possible evidence from a text to explain the author's message?
3.   Activities:
  •  Activity 1.12 "Everyday Use" on pp. 58-66
4.  Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Write the following statements and rank your level of engagement:
     I can select the best possible evidence from a text to explain the author's message.  4/3/2/1

Day 3
Thursday 09/18/14 (p3) and Friday 09/19/14 (p4, p7)

Essential Questions:  How do I analyze the structure of an argument?
1.  Do Now:  copy today's EQ and Activities into your planner
2.  Journal #16 - why do you think argumentation (with cited evidence) is important in everyday life?
3.   Activity:
  • Activity 1.14 "An Indian Father's Plea" pp. 74-81
    • p. 80 graphic organizer
  • Groups for EA2 - Synthesis Essay
4.  Target Practice:   skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  List the elements of an argument?
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