An Introduction to Writing with a focus on September 11, 2001

Today’s Warm-up: 9/11 FAQ Review- You have five minutes!  On the lined sheet of paper provided, please answer the following questions:  1. What does Afghanistan have to do with 9/11?  2. How is the site being rebuilt?  3. What is the 9/11 memorial?

Periods 1, 2, and 5 only:  When the bell rings, you will go to last year’s English class to pick up your writing portfolio. Please return directly to class.  The warm-up will be displayed when you return and you will have five minutes to complete it.

Homework  Finish tree map  In-class essay is now on Friday!  Cover textbook by Friday- bring to class for points!

Material Check!  Please place the large eraser, colored pencils or markers, manual pencil sharpener, and 2-3 extra pencils in the bag provided. Write your first and last name on the bag with a marker.  Please place the lined paper, pen/pencil, and three-ring binder on your desk.  On the index card provided, please write your name, period, and the number of supplies you have with you in class today. There are a total of 7)  (Example: Name, period 1 6 supplies)

Objective By the end of the period, scholars will be able to identify the impact of 9/11 by completing a thinking map.

In-class Writing Prompt  Describe the impact of the 9/11 attacks on the American public and homeland security. Additionally, identify the impact the 9/11 attacks had on you as an individual (you may address the video clip and photography presented in class).

Please complete the Do/What chart on the worksheet provided DoWhat

Thinking Tool Box- (Period 1)

How something is similar, matching, comparable, or analogous.

Things that are opposite, contradictory, ironic, or illogical.

The affect or impact one thing, person, or event has on others.

The beginning, root, foundation, source, or basis for something.

How ideas or events meet, intersect, concur, merge, join, or unite.

Which thinking tool do we need? (Parallel, paradox, contribution, origin, or convergence?)

That’s right!  Contribution!

Let’s Identify three categories (these will later serve as your three body paragraphs) A. Homeland Security B. The American Public C. Individual Reaction

Let’s Pre-write! (Periods 1 and 2: Complete section C)

Your First Task ( Section C-periods 1 and 2)  Identify how the 9/11 attacks affected you as an individual (you may address the video clip and photography presented in class). You may use the sentence frames provided. 1. The 9/11 attacks impacted me because _____________________________________ 2. The attacks made me feel _____________ because _________________________________. 3. The attacks affected me in the following ways:___________________________________.

All A’s will study homeland security  Write down three complete, thoughtful sentences describing the ways in which 9/11 affected homeland security.

All B’s will study the impact on the American public  Write down three complete, thoughtful sentences describing the ways in which 9/11 affected the American public.

Pair Share A’s and B’s Share

B’s Share Out! All B’s will share one piece of information. Greens: Homeland security Reds: American public Purples: Individual Reaction