--Pick up the MDOLC halfsheet from the front table. During the first few minutes of class, tap your prior knowledge in order to fill in the sheet as per the following question: When writing an argumentative literary analysis paragraph, what specific aspects of quality writing fit in each of the categories? (MR. MARTIN MODELS ON FRONT BOARD BY BEGINNING TO CREATE AN MDOLC LIST.) This task is meant to help you "get your head back in the game" prior to doing some on-demand writing during class today.
*As students work, Mr. Martin returns both "Unifying Theme Statement Assessment" sheet from 1/23/2014 and Ticket-Out-the-Door writing from last class*
S. the C.
--Reminder: The few of you still needing to take care of CWP revisions due to my absence--let's get together ASAP! :)
--agenda:
- Today, you will have an opportunity to show growth in argumentative literary analysis writing--have our discussions and practices aided your understanding and abilities?
--share out as per the "Jump Off" and add items to MDOLC list on the front board
Review/Instruction -- Argumentative Literary Analysis Paragraphs
--exemplary theme statement shared for "Unifying Theme Statement Assessment"--add to MDOLC list on the front board accordingly
--color-coded exemplary unifying theme statement paragraph shared--add to MDOLC list on the front board accordingly
Transition
--Take out a clean sheet of lined paper for outlining purposes.
--Pick up both the "On-Demand Writing" sheet and the "Optional Homework Assignment" sheet from the front table.
Application Activity -- On-Demand Writing: Unifying Theme Statement Paragraph
--Tips:
- Craft a rough unifying theme statement based on your initial purposeful readings of each of the short stories.
- Purposefully look back through the short stories in order to gather strong and thorough textual evidence in support of your rough unifying theme statement.
- If necessary, tweak/improve your unifying theme statement.
- If time permits, do some additional outlining before you begin writing--it's worth it!
HW Time
HW
--The following writing assignment, which will count as a Quarter 3 Writing grade and be included in the Cumulative Writing Portfolio, is due at the beginning of next class:
- Type either your unifying theme statement paragraph or your purposeful literary technique paragraph (a rewritten version of your ticket-out-the-door from last class using the "Optional Homework Assignment" prompt) in proper MLA Format.
- Align your work to the MDOLC framework, as the assignment will be scored based on the five categories (4 = Highly Effective, 3 = Effective, 2 = Developing, 1 = Ineffective).
--Engage in purposeful reading of "When the Wall Came Tubmling Down" (an oral history about the Berlin Wall on pages 70 & 71) in order to practice the skill of using prior knowledge and context clues.
Mandatory vocabulary:
--Go over the Unit #6 word list (pages 72-74).
--Complete the "Completing the Sentence" exercise (pages 77 & 78). Underline the context clues that help you determine which word you select for each sentence (skill-building).
--Continue preparing for the Unit #6 vocabulary quiz, which will take place this Friday (2/28/2014). Make sure to familiarize yourself with the "Whimsical Words."
--Bring your vocabulary book to class again next time. Vocabulary review will take place.
--Bring your vocabulary book to class again next time. Vocabulary review will take place.
