1. Unit 5 “Why write?”
English 10
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2. “The Plot Against People” Pre-reading Activity
MLA heading (+1)
Goals – comprehend through summary, analyze literary elements: tone and diction, and think critically by evaluating (+1)
Journal – When are little things a big deal? Write at least ten sentences. See the prompt on page 532. (+5)
Define tone, diction, and syntax using page 533. (+3)
Write the author’s name and a detail about him that you find interesting. See page 533. (+1)
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3. “The Plot Against People” During-reading Activity
We don’t have a formal during reading activity for this two page story.
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4. “The Plot Against People” Post-reading Activity
Comprehension Analysis Thinking Critically Questions: as always, include a MLA cited paraphrase and a MLA cited quote for each question. Do not draw any extra charts; answer each question using IQIA in paragraph format.
C = summarize (+3)
A = #7 literary element: tone and syntax (+3)
T = #8 author’s purpose(+3)
Write a Works Cited for this story (+1)
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5. “Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall” Pre-reading Activity
MLA heading (+1)
Goals – comprehend through summary, analyze literary elements: imagery, and think critically by evaluating the author’s purpose. (+1)
Journal –Can beauty be captured in words? Write at least ten sentences. See the prompt on page 538. (+5)
Define author’s purpose and imagery using 539. (+3)
Complete the vocabulary activity as described on page 539. (+6)
Write the author’s name and a detail about her that you find interesting. See page 539. (+1)
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6. “Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall” During-reading Activity
detail with page number
Create and fill out two cause and effect chains (flow charts) as described on page 539. (+7)
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7. “Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall” Post-reading Activity
Comprehension Analysis Thinking Critically Questions: as always, include a MLA cited paraphrase and a MLA cited quote for each question. Do not draw any extra charts; answer each question using IQIA in paragraph format.
C = #5 summarize (+3)
A = #7 literary element: imagery(+3)
T = #4 author’s purpose(+3)
Write a Works Cited for this story (+1)
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8. “How a Leaf Works” MLA heading (+1)
Goal- to summarize and interpret graphic aids (+1)
Read pages
CAT Questions in the usual format
C = # 2 summary (+3)
A = # 4 text features (+3)
T = no question
Do a Works Cited for this article. (+1)
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9. “Tree Planting Guide”
Goal- to summarize, interpret graphic aids, and synthesize information (+1)
Read pages
CAT Questions in the usual format
C = # 1 summary (+3)
A = # 5 text features (+3)
T = #4 synthesize (+3)
Do a Works Cited for this article. (+1)
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10. “And of Clay Are We Created” Pre-reading & During Reading Activities
MLA heading (+1)
Goals – comprehend theme, analyze literary elements: character, and think critically about the author’s purpose. (+1)
Journal – Can reporters always stay objective? Write at least ten sentences. See the prompt on page 584. (+5)
Define author’s perspective from page 585. (+1)
Write the author’s name and a detail about her that you find interesting. See page 585. (+1)
Make a three column vocabulary chart following the instructions on page 585. Define the words you are certain you know and think you know in the appropriate columns. Fill in the others and make corrections while reading. (+8)
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11. “And of Clay Are We Created” Post-reading Activity
Comprehension Analysis Thinking Critically Questions: as always, include a MLA cited paraphrase and a MLA cited quote for each question. Do not draw any extra charts; answer each question using IQIA in paragraph format.
C = #10 theme (+3)
A = #6 literary element: character (+3)
T = #7 author’s purpose (+3)
Write a Works Cited for this story (+1)
Read “Girl, Trapped in Water…” on pages then answer questions 3, 4, 5 on page 601. (+9)
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12. Working Workshop: Persuasive Writer Day 1
MLA heading
Goal- to write an authentic persuasive essay to an authentic audience by using the full writing process. This will review writing skills as you prepare for the HSPE (March 18-20) and next year’s SBAC.
Review persuasive strategies from nonfiction writing unit. See 615 and R43 for business letter format and pages for persuasive review.
eliminate deadwood (make all your words count)
use sophisticated transitions (no sentences started with “But, …”)
use real statistics after analysis
You determine the prompt; the plan is to send or these perfectly prepared letters to real people.
daily on demand (per request) usage mini-lessons
real world collaboration, peer editing, publication tools, writing workshop
Choose your topic today; have a full pre-write at the start of class tomorrow.
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13. Working Workshop: Persuasive Writer Day 2
MLA heading
Goal- to write an authentic persuasive essay to an authentic audience by using the full writing process. This will review writing skills as you prepare for the HSPE (March 18-20) and next year’s SBAC.
You have a pre-write finished as you walk in the door. Draft today.
daily on demand (per request) usage mini-lessons
real world collaboration, peer editing, publication tools, writing workshop
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14. Working Workshop: Persuasive Writer Day 3
MLA heading
Goal- to write an authentic persuasive essay to an authentic audience by using the full writing process. This will review writing skills as you prepare for the HSPE (March 18-20) and next year’s SBAC.
You should have a full rough draft so this class time can be used for serious revisions, peer editing, and editing.
If you don’t have a full rough draft, you need to get it done during class. Consider serious revisions over night.
Spelling and editing are serious considerations as you write.
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16. Working Workshop: Persuasive Writer Day 4
MLA heading
Goal- to write an authentic persuasive essay to an authentic audience by using the full writing process. This will review writing skills as you prepare for the HSPE (March 18-20) and next year’s SBAC.
Your letter will be sent to the authentic audience today. Send it via , then print your confirmation (or sent message) or we will send the letter via the post office.
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17. Speaking and Listening: Conducting an Interview
Pages
Who would you interview?
Why?
What would you write as the product?
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