1. Common Core Standards:
Thursday, December 6th, 2018
Common Core Standards:
RL , RL , and W
Aim: How can we utilize writing strategies to construct a strong, Regents-style argumentative essay on The Scarlet Letter?
Do Now: Do the following tasks.
A.) Access your assigned laptop.
B.) Begin/Continue writing your argumentative essay on one of the following essay questions:
1.) Should Hester endure the adversity of the scarlet letter?
2.) Should Dimmesdale have faced the adversity that Hester faces (public punishment and humiliation)?
3.) Should Chillingworth be punished for the adversity he causes Dimmesdale?
4.) Should Pearl overcome the adversity of her mother’s ignominious sin?
*5.) Is Hester a victim of her 17th century, Puritan society?
*New Question
Objective: Students will be able to construct a strong, Regents-style argumentative essay on The Scarlet Letter
Show any owed homework.

2. Common Core Standards:RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, and W.11-12.1
Thursday, December 6th, 2018
Aim: How can we utilize writing strategies to construct a strong, Regents-style argumentative essay on The Scarlet Letter?
Objective: Students will be able to construct a strong argumentative essay on The Scarlet Letter.
Agenda
Do Now: Work independently.
Work Period: Students will use laptops/electronic devices to compose their argumentative essays. They will adhere to the outline provided. Preparation materials will also be provided for those students who would like/need additional scaffolding.

3. Word of the Week 10 Keyword: TBD Information: TBD Memory Clues:
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4. Comprehension Check:
How well you understand the tasks today:
Analyzing the components and requirements of the argumentative essay
SELF-ASSESS: How easy/ difficult was that task?