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Monday August 22, 2016 Today’s Agenda Bell Challenge: Word Generation Lesson 2 “Where are the women in math and science?” Vocabulary Acquisition Activity Reciprocal Reading Whole Group Discussion Lesson: “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All” Introductory Lesson on Argumentative Writing Focus: Writing and Introductory Paragraph Respond the prompt: “"Do our fears define us? Can fear be a good thing?" Exit Ticket: Multiple-Choice Elements of an Argumentative Writing Piece

Week 2 Lesson 2: “Where are the women in math and science?” Word Generation Week 2 Lesson 2: “Where are the women in math and science?”

Where are the women in math and science? Think About It & Share It!

Vocabulary context indicate variable create benefit Your Task On the vocabulary sort, list each word according to your knowledge of the word. Can explain & give example Can give a brief definition Have seen or heard – not certain of meaning Don’t know at all Pair Share: Share with a partner in your group knowledge of the words you can explain, give example, or give a brief definition.

Context (noun) Mentor Sentence: The principal considered the entire context of the fight when disciplining the students. Can you define context? What context clues helped you? Turn & Talk: Is there ever a context where fighting is appropriate?

Indicate (verb) Mentor Sentence: A high graduation rate is an indicator of a good high school. Can you define indicate? What context clues helped you? Ponder It: What qualities indicate a school is effective?

Variable (noun) Mentor Sentence: One variable that contributes to the success of a student is completing homework assignments. Can you define variable ? What context clues helped you? Share It: Discuss a variable that contributes to your success as a student.

Create (verb) Mentor Sentence: Jordan wants his teacher to create new groups for our next unit. Can you define create ? What context clues helped you? Group Share: Should test scores be the only factor used to create student groups in the classroom?

Benefit (verb) Mentor Sentence: Leah does not see the benefit of learning math and science because she wants to be a figure skater. Can you define benefit ? What context clues helped you? Ponder It: Why would it be beneficial for Leah to learn math and science?

Reciprocal Reading: “Where are the women in math and science?” Group Task Reciprocal Read the text. Group readers have been preselected to read the text. Read loud enough for your group members to hear but soft enough not to distract other groups. Remember to stop after each paragraph to discuss. Everyone should be participating. Summarize Ask Questions Clarify Make Predictions

Whole Group Discussion: “Where are the women in math and science? What reasons did the president of Harvard University indicate as possible explanations as to why there are fewer women in math and science jobs? How did people react? " What happens in the context of math and science classrooms to encourage boys and discourage girls? How might parent and teacher expectations benefit both girls and boys in math and science? What are some variables that might affect whether or not girls pursue careers in science?"

Criteria for Success… At the end of todays lesson, we will use elements of argumentative writing to construct and argumentative piece.

Writing the Argumentative Essay

CHOOSING A TOPIC To begin an argumentative/persuasive essay, you must first have an opinion you want others to share.

RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE To be valid, an opinion or point of view must be supported by facts and information. Once you know the topic you will write about, you will need to do research on the topic to find evidence to support your claim. Research by investigating the texts, searching online using relevant resources, and ask individuals that are experts on the topic about their views.

THESIS STATEMENT The thesis statement states your position on the topic sets up the structure for the paper.

SUPPORT THE THESIS Support your thesis with three reasons. Write down each of the three main reasons that support your belief on a separate piece of paper. These are your arguments.

THE AUDIENCE When introducing the topic, think about the audience first. How much does the audience know about the topic? Is the audience likely to be friendly or hostile to your position? How can you “hook” the audience’s attention?

INTRODUCTION PARGRAPH The first sentence is a general statement, designed to attract the reader’s attention. Second and perhaps third sentences narrow the idea down to your specific idea. The last sentence in the introduction must be your thesis.

General statement (hook) INTRODUCTION Think of the introduction as having a funnel shape:   General statement (hook) Specific information Thesis

Example of Intro Paragraph More people die on driving on Greek roads in a single year than all the U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq since the fighting began. The road conditions and the mentality that leads to this unnecessary and avoidable loss of life should be changed. Fact to support position and a good hook. The authors position or Thesis Statement.

BUILDING BODY PARAGRAPHS The first topic sentence of the first paragraph will be the first reason that supports your position. You may even wish to begin the sentence with the word first to focus the reader’s attention on its importance.

FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH Write a topic sentence and three details that support the reason you believe what you believe. Repeat the process until you have three paragraphs with three different reasons and three details to support that reason.

BUILDING PARAGRAPHS The final sentence in each paragraph should sum up and make a transition to the main idea of the next paragraph.  

Concluding Paragraph Indicate in the conclusion that you have shown the thesis statement to be true. Has a powerful ending often relating to the introduction. Do not include any new information in a conclusion. If you have not mentioned something yet in the paper, it is now too late.

What is not effective Saying the opposing viewpoint is “stupid.” Good essays are clear, calm and factual. Prove it instead. Saying negative things about groups or individuals that have different view points. This does not support your position but makes you seem petty instead.

How many is that? Intro Paragraph Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Conclusion Paragraph

Argumentative Writing Breaking Down the Whole Process Writing You Thesis & Introduction

The summary sentence that supports your opinions and ideas Thesis Statement The summary sentence that supports your opinions and ideas

Why should your essay contain a Thesis Statement? To put your main ideas into one summary sentence To better organize and develop the opinion/argument of your essay To provide your reader with a “guide” to your argument

How to Generate a Thesis Statement The Thesis should answer a single question that will give the main idea of your essay. Your first step is to understand the specific question. The answer to the question is the thesis statement for the essay.

Example Question: "Do our fears define us? Can fear be a good thing?" Answer/THESIS: Fear is not a contributing factor to what defines us, but we are defined by … (2 reasons/supporting details). Having fears to overcome can be a great thing for individuals as they develop into the people they are meant to be.

How to Tell a Strong Thesis Sentence form a Weak One A strong thesis takes some sort of stand. (gives your opinion) A strong thesis expresses a main idea and is specific.

Strong Thesis Statement Question: "Do our fears define us? Can fear be a good thing?" Answer: Fear is not a contributing factor to what defines us, because we are defined by the strength and courage it takes to overcome our fears. Having fears to overcome can be a great thing for individuals as they develop into the people they are meant to be.

HINT Many clear and engaging thesis statements contain words like “because”, “since”, “so”, “although”, “unless”, and “however”.

Forming a Thesis Read the question. Figure out your opinion. Brainstorm to find 2 reasons to support your opinion. Form the thesis statement that answers your question by restating the question. The two reasons should also be included in the thesis.

Thesis Statement Question: "Do our fears define us? Can fear be a good thing?" Answer: Fear is not a contributing factor to what defines us, because we are defined by the strength and courage it takes to overcome our fears. Having fears to overcome can be a great thing for individuals as they develop into the people they are meant to be. Read the question. Figure out your opinion. Brainstorm to find 2 reasons to support your opinion. Form the thesis statement that answers your question by restating the question. The two reasons should also be included in the thesis.

Guided Practice "Do our fears define us? Can fear be a good thing?" On your paper brainstorm 2 reasons why you believe our fears do define or do not define us.

Write your thesis statement Our fears do or do not define us because… (insert two reasons)

Writing the Introduction Hook Background Thesis

Hook Attention Grabber Can be Quote, Definition, Interesting Fact/Stat, Riddle/Pun, etc.… Must be somehow related to your topic, not random selection This is NOT your Position!!!! Your position of a paper is most likely your thesis statement.

You Try: Write a Hook for the following topics "Do our fears define us? Can fear be a good thing?"

Writing The Hook What is fear? Fear defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

Background Information This part of your introduction should be fairly general. Should let reader know what stories you will be referencing, author’s name, etc.) Should state the main points of your paper in a general way. (not specific examples yet) Avoid just listing the main topics you will discuss. Rather, try to use transition words to connect those main points.

Writing the Background Knowledge Maya Angelou explained the concept of fear best, in her poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All”. The speaker of the poem was unafraid, confident, and willing to face the challenges before them. Like the speaker of the poem, people do not have to fear their fears, but be confident that they can overcome. Fear is not destine to define us, but our strength will define us as we endure the our worldly challenges. Fear is not a challenge for the courage that we will gain by facing them.

Thesis Statement Could be last sentence of your Introduction Statement of your position or main idea you hope to get across in your paper Should be clear and concise---use effective language (avoid being repetitive) NEVER< NEVER< NEVER use “I am going to tell you about…” or “In this paper I will discuss…”

Putting the Introduction Together What is fear? Fear defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous. Maya Angelou explained the concept of fear best, in her poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All” about a child that was unafraid of the world around them. The speaker of the poem was confident and willing to face the challenging fears before them. Like the speaker of the poem, people do not have to fear their fears, but be confident that they can overcome. Fear is not a contributing factor to what defines us, because we are defined by the strength and courage it takes to overcome our fears. Fear is not destine to define us, but our strength will define us as we endure the our worldly challenges. Fear is not a challenge for the courage that we will gain by facing them.

Complete the handout on argumentative essays. Exit Ticket Complete the handout on argumentative essays.

Homework Edit and revise your introductory paragraph for class discussion tomorrow.