Week 8

Day 1
Monday 09/22/14 (p3, p4) and Tuesday 09/23/14 (p7)

Essential Question:  How do I write arguments to support claims?
1.  Do Now:  copy today's EQ and Activities into your planner
2.  Journal #17 - brainstorm/prewrite your ideas about your section of the group essay
3.   Activities:
  • To what extent does one's culture inform the way one views the world and others - visually
  • Activity 1.12 "Everyday Use" on pp. 58-66 
  • Review responsibilities for EA2
    • Who is responsible for which element of the argument:  Hook, Claim, Support/Evidence - all members must contribute to this section,  Counterclaim with concession and refutation, Conclusion
    • Each person will be responsible for analyzing a different text to support the group's claim
      • Complete the graphic organizer on page 83 for your text
    • Use a graphic organizer (samples will be provided) to outline/organize your group's argument
  • EA2 - Writing Workshop
  • 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 plan for my sections of EA2.  4/3/2/1


Day 2
Tuesday 09/23/14 (p3) and Wednesday 09/24/14 (p4, p7)

Essential Question:  How do I develop claims and counterclaims, supplying evidence from each to point out which is stronger?
1.  Do Now:  copy today's EQ and Activities into your planner
2.  Journal #18 - writer's choice
3.   Activities:
  • List what you need to do today
  • Google Drive shared document, headings, and parenthetical documentation, counterclaim key words 
  • EA2 - Writing Workshop
4.  Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Write the following statements and rank your level of engagement:
     I am contributing to my group's collaborative EA2.  4/3/2/1

Day 3
Thursday 09/25/14 (p3) and Friday 09/26/14 (p4, p7)

Essential Questions:  How do I develop and strengthen writing by editing and revising?
1.  Do Now:  copy today's EQ and Activities into your planner
2.  Journal #19 - why do you think you have been asked to write this essay with a group of peers?
3.   Activity:
  • Submitting your Google Drive Document online, Rubric Directions
  • EA2 - Editing and Revision Workshop
  • EA2 - Synthesis Essay DUE by 3:00 p.m. in BOTH hardcopy and submitted online via EnglishwithHongo.blogspot.com
4.  Target Practice:   skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Write the following statements and rank your understanding:
     I am satisfied with my group's collaborative EA2.  4/3/2/1
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