August 27-28 Find your mindset sheet Look over it and discuss with an elbow partner some of your answers We will work on the short essay in a few minutes

Today’s Objectives You will acquire the knowledge necessary to present a growth mindset by viewing a video and completing a write to learn activity You will demonstrate prior test-taking knowledge including how to answer multiple choice questions, short answer responses, and the basics of essay writing by completing a pre- assessment based on your summer reading assignments

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Short essay What makes it so hard to believe in ourselves and keep believing in ourselves?

August 28, 2015 Tape your name plate to the side of your desk Tape it so it faces the middle of the room (either the right side or left side of your desk

HOMEWORK: Due next class period Bring in three items that symbolize your culture (they can be physical items or pictures of items) Culture: the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group Ex: food, dance, music, clothes, language, holidays Bring in at least 2 pictures of friends and family They can be electronic or physical (please be aware that they will be displayed!) Complete the culture interview questionnaire

Pre-Assessment Essay Timed Try to remember all the strategies your English I teacher taught you (analyzing the prompt, graphic organizers, etc.) This is a PERSUASIVE essay Do your best I will be assessing you on your ideas, organization, spelling, and grammar

Color Coding You will need yellow, green, pink, orange, and blue markers First, underline your hook with the pink highlighter Second, underline your thesis in orange Next, underline your first reason/example in green Then, underline your second reason/paragraph in green After that, box your conclusion in blue Lastly, go through your entire essay and highlight your transition words in yellow