1. Second half of unit 1: Synthesis
Target:
Deconstruct a writing prompt

2. FOR THIS UNIT YOU WILL TAKE A POSITION ON THE EXTENT TO WHICH ONE’S CULTURE INFLUENCES ONE’S VIEW OF THE WORLD.
Do now…in your journal, tell me what extent your cultural identity influences how you view the world. Give me concrete examples.
Read the EA 2 prompt on page 47 and summarize (in your journal) what you need to do to complete the EA

3. As a class, we will deconstruct Prompt 1
Deconstructing a Writing Prompt:
Take notes --
As a class, we will deconstruct Prompt 1
In your groups, deconstruct Prompts 2, 3, and 4
Exit Ticket!
On your own, deconstruct the writing prompt that I provide.

4. “Where Worlds Collide pages 50-52
Target:
I will analyze the structure of a text to explain how an author unfolds a series of ideas for effect

5. Before Reading:
Write about a time that you found yourself in a completely different environment. What was it like? Were you overwhelmed? Surprised? Uncomfortable?
During Reading:
Read “Where Worlds Collide”
As you read, it is your job to:
Mark the text for ALLUSIONS
Mark the text for DETAILS that suggest the perspective of the new arrivals
Answer the Key Ideas and Details questions in the MY NOTES section

6. Focusing idea/question to consider:
Turn to page 57 and read “AFTER READING”
Write the definition for SYNTHESIS and SYNTHESIS PROMPT in your journal.
Focusing idea/question to consider:
How do parents influence our perspectives on our culture?
How do writers use symbolism to convey theme?
Choose one and with a partner, answer question #4

7. After Reading:
Using the TIQA, complete the persuasive writing prompt on page 52.
Here is your question:
To what extent does one’s background affect his or her perception of a given situation. Discuss this prompt with your elbow partner, especially focus on the words “extent” and “perception.”
Start with a TAG (Title, author, genre) statement that presents your claim.
Use textual evidence from “Where Worlds Collide” to support your response – including juxtaposed images and allusions.

8. Synthesis Writing Prompt:
Choose ONE of the questions
Choose selections from the unit that you could use as evidence to support your response
Write a CLAIM
Create an outline for the response – don’t actually write the response
Explain WHY you choose the structure that you did

9. Target: Analyze the structure of an argument
In your journal….(THINK PAIR SHARE)
Make a bulleted list of what is required when writing an argumentative essay, including the PURPOSE of an argumentative essay
Share with your elbow partner
As a group: compile a complete OUTLINE as well as DEFINITIONS of the elements of an augmentative essay
I will choose one to place under the document camera. If you are missing any of the components, copy them into your notebook.
RETEACH/Go over ELEMENTS of ARGUMENT

10. Turn to page 74 and read over the structure of an argument
Turn to page 74 and read over the structure of an argument. Fill in any blanks in your notes! Read “An Indian Father’s Plea” pages 75-79

11. Turn to page 82 – fill in the chart according to what you are assigned
Turn to page 82 – fill in the chart according to what you are assigned! Table 1 find the hook table 2 find the claim table 3 support from pgs Table 4 support from pgs. 78 and 79 table 5 find concession/refutation table 6 find call to action Group write! Prompt: Does Robert Lake’s culture inform the way he views others and the world around him?

12. Roles for the group write: Form groups of 5, each person is responsible for writing one component of the assigned paragraph. HOOK = GREEN   CLAIM = PINK   SUPPORT = YELLOW   CONCESSION = ORANGE   CALL TO ACTION = BLUE

13. Brainstorm session
For the following writing prompt(s), find textual evidence that will prove the claim!!!
CULTURE CONSISTENTLY INFORMS THE WAY ONE VIEWS THE WORLD AND OTHERS
#1…WRITE A PARAGRAPH ON TWO KINDS
#2 BY ANY OTHER NAME
#3 WHERE WORLD’S COLLIDE
#4 EVERYDAY USE
#5 TWO WAYS TO BELONG IN AMERICA
#6 AN INDIAN FATHER’S PLEA