English 11 - Lesson #4 OBJECTIVES: ANALYZE MULTIPLE FORMS OF COMMUNITCATION AND GENERATE A DEFINITION WITH TEXTUAL SUPPORT.

Today’s Agenda “A Cause Greater Than Self” Analyzing Multiple Forms of Communication Writing Prompt Define the promise of America.

Strategies to Define Words & Concepts: A Review Synonym Formal definition Extended Definition Exemplification examples Function how the word acts Classification how it is categorized Negation what it is not ADD EXEMPLIFICATION TO VOCAB SECTION Have them go through their bubble maps and label the different strategies they used – gives them a chance to talk about these words. If they didn’t use one or more of these strategies, have them add it.

“A Greater Cause Than Self” pp. 6+ McCain’s definition of patriotism.

Add to your Circle Map Using your notes from last class/homework, add a least three definitions of patriotism from McCain’s essay. Share and discuss What kind of strategy is being used to define the word?

Writing Prompt: In John McCain’s essay, “A Cause Greater Than Self,” McCain uses ________________ to define patriotism in paragraph _____. GIVE EXAMPLE. EXPLAIN HOW EXAMPLE AIDED IN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF PATRIOTISM. A Little Patriotic Music to Enjoy Whilst You Write Write about one way McCain’s extended definitions expanded your understanding of the word PATRIOTISM? ON YOUR OWN PAPER, complete the writing prompt on pg. 7 Remember this will help you for your future embedded assessment.

Activity 1.3 America’s Promise

End Product: Writing prompt Write a well-developed paragraph using details from the illustration, the speech, and the poem to define the promise of America for those who come to the United States. Use the definition strategy of EXEMPLIFICATION. Include a clearly stated thesis that states the definition of the promise of America. Explain the most significant and relevant details from the texts with commentary. Use definition strategies effectively to define the promise of America. This is the end product for today’s activities. Keep it in mind as you go through the three different forms of communication.

The Promise of America

Analyzing a Primary Source What point is the source trying to convey? What is the source of the illustration and why is that important? Why might the date of the source be significant? How does this picture exemplify the promise of AMERICA? PRIMARY SOURCE goes into your vocab section Use OPTIC, have them make chart in their notes Source: “An ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty: Scene on the Steerage Deck,” from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, July 2, 1887. Reproduced by permission of Accessible Archives. Arrival at Ellis Island

“The New Colossus 1883” Paraphrase each of the three sentences in the poem. Annotate the places in the text where you see the connections to the imagery of the illustration. What does the torch symbolize? Evidence? Simpsons (really poor quality, but we need a brain break) Discuss original Colossus – add ALLUSION

“Address on the Occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty” Audio Audio starts at 1:55

Writing prompt Write a well-developed text using details from the illustration, the speech, and the poem to define the promise of America for those who come to the United States. Use the definition strategy of EXEMPLIFICATION. Include a clearly stated thesis that states the definition of the promise of America. Explain the most significant and relevant details from the texts with commentary. Use definition strategies effectively to define the promise of America.