Standard: ELAGSE9-10W7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using
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Standard: ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Learning Target: I can develop an argument about a theme in Julius Caesar. Opening Session: Why care about Caesar? Work Session: Today I’m going to give you your essay assignment for this unit! You will be doing
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Standard: ELAGSE9-10W2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Learning Target: I can explain how rhetorical devices are used to achieve and author’s purpose in persuasive speeches. Opening Session: Some examples of rhetorical devices, as seen in Disney Songs Work Session:
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Standard: ELAGSE9-10RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Learning Target: I will begin brainstorming and outlining for my first formal essay in this class about whether or not communism could ever work in America. Activator: Just for fun – A
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Welcome to TUESDAY!!! Standard: RI.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Learning Target: Students will work on a study guide for their Animal Farm unit test and prewriting for their communism essay. Activator: Today we’re going to split the block
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