English 11 – Lesson #3 OBJECTIVES: ~APPLY STRATEGIES TO DEFINE WORDS/CONCEPTS ~IDENTIFY THE USE OF EXEMPLIFICATION TO DEFINE A CONCEPT

Today’s Agenda Finish unpacking EA #1 Activity 1.2 – Defining a Word, Idea, or Concept “A Cause Greater Than Self” pp. 6+ Writing Prompt p. 7

Embedded Assessment #1 page 4 and pages 51-52 Your assignment is to write a multi- paragraph essay that defines your interpretation of what it means to be an American. This essay should use the strategies of definition and different perspectives from the unit help you develop a complex and thoughtful definition. If possible, incorporate an iconic image into your essay. Identify the key nouns and verbs in EA1 and the Exemplary column of the rubric. After having students generate a list of key skills necessary for success, discuss as a group and come up with the unpacked assessment.

The product Make a poster, detailing the requirements of Embedded Assessment #1. Your poster should be creative. Gallery Walk

Unpacked EA 1 Use the writing process to produce a polished and engaging multi-paragraph essay on what it means to be an American. Synthesize different perspectives from a variety of texts as well as personal experience. Construct a clear, focused thesis statement that expresses complex elements of an original definition. Support the thesis with a variety of definition strategies, including quotes, paraphrased, and summarized evidence. Sequence ideas to build a clear and convincing definition, using meaningful transitions to link ideas and create coherence. Use specific, varied diction and a variety of sentence patterns. Follow conventions of standard English. Have students take notes over this slide. Encourage them to put into their own words. This goes in the notes section of the binder.

Rank These Categories All work will build up to this assessment. Use stoplight template and collect How comfortable do you feel with each of these points?

Activity 1.2 Objectives: Students will be able to apply strategies to define words or concepts as well as identify the use of exemplification to define a concept.

Extended definition pg. 5 What is Patriotism?

Define PATRIOTISM With your group, create a bubble map with at least 5 ideas to define patriotism. PATRIOTISM

Strategies to Define Words & Concepts Synonym Formal definition Extended Definition Exemplification examples Function how the word acts Classification how it is categorized Negation what it is not ADD EXEMPLIFICATION TO VOCAB SECTION Have them go through their bubble maps and label the different strategies they used – gives them a chance to talk about these words. If they didn’t use one or more of these strategies, have them add it.

“A Greater Cause Than Self” pp. 6+ As you read, find examples of McCain’s definition of patriotism.

“A Cause Greater than self” by John McCain With your partner, highlight or underline examples and explanations that Senator McCain uses to define the word “patriot.” AD Think Aloud!

Writing Prompt: ON YOUR OWN PAPER, complete the writing prompt on pg. 7 Write for 10 minutes! No stopping!! Remember this will help you for your future embedded assessment.