A winner of the Newberry Medal Out of the Dust A winner of the Newberry Medal By karen hesse

Jaguar Jumpstart List three reasons that you believe Billie Jo and her father are drifting apart emotionally. For each reason, cite textual evidence. Textual evidence can be found from pages 99 – 149.

Yesterday, we… Continued reading Out of the Dust . Discussed how the author’s tone often changes with circumstances Discussed how characters often change with circumstances Looked at a specific example from The Hunger Games Looked at specific examples from Out of the Dust

Today, we will… Analyze a writing prompt Plan a response . Analyze a writing prompt Plan a response Gather textual evidence to include in our response 3

First, some context… What is a writing prompt? . What is a writing prompt? A topic to help you start jotting down ideas for writing an essay It is intended to send your mind on a creative journey and inspire your creative energy. 3

First, some context… What is a response? . What is a response? An essay in which we answer the writing prompt using the model for making and developing a claim It contains an introduction, three reasons (points), and a conclusion. 3

First, some context… What is textual evidence? . What is textual evidence? statements taken directly from the text to back up our opinion written word-for-word quotation marks around it 3

defend A refresher… We have learned this in the past: My opinion is of no value if I cannot ____________ it. 3 defend

The 2012 Presidential Debates: Mitt Romney vs Barack Obama A refresher… My opinion is of no value if I cannot defend it. 3 The 2012 Presidential Debates: Mitt Romney vs Barack Obama

A refresher… What was wrong with how Governor Romney defended his opinions? . What was wrong with how President Obama defended his positions? Did either candidate convince you to vote for him? My opinion is of no value if I cannot defend it. 3

And now…OUR writing prompt ANALYZE THE QUESTION. We can’t just answer it in any way we please (like political candidates). We must first make sure we truly know what it is asking. For what is it asking? Underline key words. . How many parts are there? . What type of writing is required? . What textual evidence is needed?

And now…OUR writing prompt ANALYZE THE QUESTION. For what is it asking? Underline key words. .

And now…OUR writing prompt ANALYZE THE QUESTION. How many parts are there? .

And now…OUR writing prompt ANALYZE THE QUESTION. What type of writing is required? . Am I being asked to tell a story? Am I being asked to provide a series of facts? Am I being asked to write an opinion? SO I WILL WRITE AN ARGUMENT . NO NO YES

And now…OUR writing prompt ANALYZE THE QUESTION. What type of evidence will I need to include? . Evidence that the dust is affecting Billie Jo’s family Evidence that the dust is affecting other members of the community .

RESTROOM BREAK

How do we set up our essay? Just like we did with our claims a couple of weeks ago

3 Developing My Claim

Let’s Practice! CLAIM: I believe ________________________________ . One reason I believe this is ____________________________ Now say a little more! Another reason I believe this is _________________________ Additionally, I believe that _____________________________ In Conclusion, ____(restate the claim in different words)___ 3

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Exit Ticket . Let’s watch Taylor Swift, and prepare to design a claim around her actions. 3

Exit Ticket CLAIM: I believe ________________________________ . One reason I believe this is ____________________________ Now say a little more! Another reason I believe this is _________________________ Additionally, I believe that _____________________________ In Conclusion, ____(restate the claim in different words)___ 3

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