Academic Vocabulary 1. Fill out the Vocabulary self-assessment worksheet individually (only part one). 2. Put a check in the column that describes each word best for you (know it, heard it/seen it, or no idea). 3. Write down the definitions for the words you do know. 4. When I tell you, you all are going to get up and try to fill out your worksheet by talking with each other. 5. Come together as a class and go over the words. 6. Do part two of the worksheet What the heck are we doing?

The Definitions Psychology: the scientific study of the human mind and its functions Redemption: the action of saving or being saved from sin Relational: concerning the way in which two or more people or things are connected Communal: Shared by all members of a community

Oppressive: unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint Infallible: incapable of making mistakes or being wrong Defying: openly resist or refuse to obey Gauntlet: a stout glove with a long loose wrist

Institutionalized: establish (something typically a practice or activity) as a convention or norm in an organization or culture. Radically: relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something. Discern: perceive or recognize something Tenaciously: not easily discouraged; persisting in existence or a course of action

Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles Vulnerable: susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm Revel: enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way Concealer: a flesh colored cosmetic used to cover facial blemishes and dark circles under the eyes.

The Plan 1. Read the text individually 2. Determine the purpose of the text 3. Read and annotate the text as a class 4. Find evidence that supports the author’s purpose 5. Find evidence that supports the influence of the author’s point of view

Annotation *Annotation is adding comments to a text. *We annotate to develop close reading skills that help us analyze text and arguments. Example of an annotated text! What do you notice?

Pre-reading Annotations 1. What type of text are we reading? - Article? Blog? Novel? Advertisement? Song? Encyclopedia? Etc. 2. What predictions can we make based off the title of the text? 3. What do we know about the author? -Trustworthy? Where do they live? What do they do? Etc.

1. What type of text are we reading? - Article? Blog? Novel? Advertisement? Song? Encyclopedia? Etc.

A Blog!

Title: “Words From a Father to His Daughter (From the Makeup Aisle)” - What kind of predictions can we make based off this title? - Do you think this blog was written to entertain, persuade, or inform? -What do you think a father would have to say about the makeup aisle?

What do we know about Kelly Flanagan? - What does he do for a living? -Where does he live? -What else do we know about his personal life? -What are some beliefs, expectations, values, and attitudes he may have?

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Reading Annotations In the margins: -Ask questions (What does this even mean? Huh?) -Make connections (this reminds me of...) -Make personal comments (I agree! I disagree!) In the text: -Highlight or underline main points -Use symbols to identify evidence (stars, triangles)