1. Reminders
Grab your Independent Reading Book – we will read for minutes today!
If you brought your own, please get it out!
If you need to check out the book you wanted from the Media Center, see Dr. Spruill or Mrs. Kerzman immediately.
Vocab Quiz Unit 1A – Friday, 8/10

2. Independent reading

3. “Two Kinds” Whole Group Reading – Finish Story
Video Clip

4. What is CEI
A formal paragraph that argues a position includes a CLAIM, EVIDENCE, and INTERPRETATION.
Claim: ONE sentence that states your OPINION about the topic and includes a REASON why
Must be arguable
Evidence: Words from the TEXT that prove your claim. These are FACTS.
Quotes from the text you are using
Expert opinion
Interpretation: THREE sentences that explain how the evidence SUPPORTS the claim.

5. RECAP of CEI Claim= OPINION Evidence= FACTS
Interpretation= YOUR OWN IDEAS

6. Claim smackdown

7. Prompt #1 Write a claim in response to the prompt below:
Which is the better chicken restaurant, Chick-Fil-A or Zaxby’s?

8. Prompt #2
What is the best piece of advice for 9th graders?

9. Individual Prompt #3
Is the conflict in the story mainly internal or external? OR
What does the title “Two Kinds” illustrate about cultural identity?
*Don’t forget to include a reason why in your claim.
*Provide 2 pieces of evidence.
*At least 3 sentences of interpretation for each piece of evidence.

10. Final Thoughts (If time)
Index Card Response (to turn in)
I came to class expecting…
I have learned…
One question I have is…