11/13- PARAGRAPH- Evidence Based Claim for "Mr. Atende"
Select a “Truth” quote from class activity.
Make a claim that connects a character or the overall story to the idea of the quote.
Support your claim using text evidence and thorough explanations.
Include counter-points if applicable.
11/7 - sign grade reports
11/4 p 22 in blue Grammar book
10/24- Grammar quiz (nouns, pronouns, adjectives)
10/23- HOMEWORK– Looking at perspectives on TRUTH
Neatly design/write (on white paper) a popular phrase (preferred) or quote about truth. Use markers or crayons. Make your lettering large enough and neat enough so that others can read it once displayed. We will use these in a class discussion. You may use the internet to search for phrases or quotes if you cannot think of one.
10/22- Frye text based answers from group presentations due10/ 16 Mini Project Due
10/7- Paragraph 2 "I Am Writing Blindly" and/or "The Voice you Hear ..."
9/30 -Presentations of group work, worksheet on text supported ideas due10/1
9/25 - 9/27 -- "I am Writing Blindly" --> close reading, text support, words in context practice
9/23 - 24 NWEA in class
9/19- Paragraph response to Article 1 or Article 2
9/12- (Per 1) Fill in Text Detail Handout = 2 details & 2 paraphrases
(Per 6 & 9)- Read Next 2 paragraphs under first subheading, write a paraphrase for each
9/11 - Classwork: Over the next few days we will continue to practice close reading & use of text evidence to support answers/discussions. Many of our readings have to do with why humans are compelled to read/write and the science behind brain function/critical thinking.
9/10- Classwork: define vocabulary words through reading context clues
9/9- Sign and return course outline
Begin using "Close Reading" strategies with a short passage