WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 I can read explicitly to comprehend a passage. (ACT Bell Ringer) I can identify the mood of a photo and write a defense statement. (claims in visual text) I can summarize texts for key ideas, supporting details, inconsistencies, and ambiguities. (“The Great Imagination Heist”) I can develop a clear thesis statement. (writing template) I can organize writing to create a coherent whole. (writing template) I can apply listening skills and use effective delivery skills. (Shark Tank)

ACT BELL RINGER  Read the passage carefully.  Complete number 2 on your Bell Ringer paper. Refer to paragraph 2.  Be sure to write your justification. I can read explicitly to comprehend a passage.

CHECK YOURSELF AND JUSTIFICATION G is the correct answer. This matches the prediction and in paragraph 2 it explicitly states, “By monitoring 3c 273…..” F: misused detail and is found in paragraph 6 H: distortion of fact from paragraph 7 J: misused detail that is found in paragraph 4 I can read explicitly to comprehend a passage.

WARM UP: I CAN IDENTIFY THE MOOD OF A PHOTO AND WRITE A DEFENSE STATEMENT. 1. Pick a partner. 2. Pick a picture from the pictures on your desk. 3. Write a title for your photograph. 4. List the details presented in the photo. 5. Fill in the blanks of the following statement: The images and details of the photograph make me feel _________ and _______ because _______. 6. Read the quotations from the quote page and choose one whose message is reflected in the photograph. 7. Write the quote. 8. Write the claim of the quote in your own words. 9. Write a defense (or explanation) of how the picture reflects that claim. 10. Now write a title for the photograph. 11. You will have 12 minutes to complete the Warm Up.

WARM UP REFLECTION  Find another group.  Share the picture and the responses.  Decide which picture and quote best reflects the mood.  Pick a representative to share the chosen picture and quote.  Be ready to share.  You will have 3 minutes to decide. I can identify the mood of a photo and write a defense statement.

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY  Add these words to your Unit 5 packet. If the word is not in the box add it on the back of the packet. thesis-A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or two sentences. It should present the topic of your paper and also make a comment about your position in relation to the topic. Your thesis statement should tell your reader what the paper is about and also help guide your writing and keep your argument focused. topic sentence/claim- A sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences. It tells what the passage is mainly about.

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY thesis-A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or two sentences. It should present the topic of your paper and also make a comment about your position in relation to the topic. Your thesis statement should tell your reader what the paper is about and also help guide your writing and keep your argument focused. Example Thesis: Not just empty stories for kids, fairy tales shed light on the psychology of young children.

FIND THE THESIS  thesis-A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or two sentences. It should present the topic of your paper and also make a comment about your position in relation to the topic. Your thesis statement should tell your reader what the paper is about and also help guide your writing and keep your argument focused. Find the thesis statement in “The Great Imagination Heist”.

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY topic sentence- a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences. It tells what the passage is mainly about Example: The Egyptian civilization was one of the most important cultures of the ancient world. This civilization flourished along the rich banks and delta of the Nile River for many centuries, from 3200 B.C. until the Roman conquest in 30 B.C....

FIND THE TOPIC SENTENCE topic sentence- a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences. It tells what the passage is mainly about Find the topic sentence in “The Great Imagination Heist”.

LET’S SEE HOW MUCH YOU REMEMBER: USING YOUR CLICKER, FILL IN THE BLANK. 1. The thesis statement ….. a. is the commentary of the author b. focuses the author’s ideas into one or two sentences telling the reader what the paper is about c. is a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences d. Is the persuasive techniques used in the paper

ANSWER 1. The thesis statement is ….. a. is the commentary of the author b. focuses the author’s ideas into one or two sentences telling the reader what the paper is about c. is a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences d. is the persuasive techniques used in the paper

2. A reference to the Bible, literature, mythology, or art is an _______ a. alliteration b. analogy c. allusion d. anecdote

ANSWER A reference to the Bible, literature, mythology, or art is an _______ a. alliteration b. analogy c. allusion d. anecdote

3. Telling a story or brief narrative in a speech is an example of ….. a. alliteration b. analogy c. allusion d. anecdote

ANSWER Telling a story or brief narrative in a speech is an example of ….. a. alliteration b. analogy c. allusion d. anecdote

4. Life is like a box of chocolates is an example of an… a. alliteration b. analogy c. allusion d. anecdote

ANSWER Life is like a box of chocolates is an example of an… a. alliteration b. analogy c. allusion d. anecdote

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: “THE GREAT IMAGINATION HEIST”  Review from last class. On your own paper, answer the following questions. 1. What is a heist? 2. What is the author persuading the reader in his article “The Great Imagination Heist” to think? 3. Does he defend or oppose the viewing of television? How do you know? Find a quote to defend your position.  You have 5 minutes to answer these questions on your own paper. I can summarize texts for key ideas, supporting details, inconsistencies, and ambiguities.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: “THE GREAT IMAGINATION HEIST”: GROUP ACTIVITY 1. Return to your group from last Thursday. 2. Complete the packet. 3. Make sure that you use your resource sheet to help you with any unfamiliar terms. 4. You will have approximately 20 minutes to finish. I can summarize texts for key ideas, supporting details, inconsistencies, and ambiguities.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: “THE GREAT IMAGINATION HEIST” AND THESIS STATEMENT To write an effective thesis statement, you need to examine the tasks that are required by the instructions in the prompt. Prompt: In “The Great Imagination Heist” the author creates emotional appeal through the use of diction and details. Explain how he uses these devices to persuade the audience that reading, not watching TV, is the way for children to develop their imaginations. I can develop a clear thesis statement.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: THESIS 1. Examine the prompt carefully: Prompt: In “The Great Imagination Heist” the author creates emotional appeal through the use of diction and details. Explain how he uses these devices to persuade the audience that reading, not watching TV, is the way for children to develop their imaginations. 2. On your own paper, complete the statement. 3. You will have about 3 minutes. I can develop a clear thesis statement.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: THESIS  Write your own thesis statement on your own paper by filling in the blanks.  You will have about 3 minutes. I can develop a clear thesis statement.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: TOPIC SENTENCE/CLAIM Topic Sentence: Each body paragraph should contain a topic sentence or claim that limits the topic of the paragraph to one idea that directly addresses the assertions of the thesis. I can organize writing to create a coherent whole

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: ESSAY  Prompt: In “The Great Imagination Heist” the author creates emotional appeal through the use of diction and details. Explain how he uses these devices to persuade the audience that reading, not watching TV, is the way for children to develop their imaginations.  Complete the template in order to have a well-developed rhetorical analysis.  You will have about 30 minutes to complete.  If you finish early, you should write your shark tank pitch. Make sure that you have the persuasive appeals and power words. Power words must be circled. I can organize writing to create a coherent whole

SHARK TANK PITCH  Get with your groups.  Make sure that your pitch has the three persuasive appeals and power words,  You will have about 5 minutes. I can apply listening skills and use effective delivery skills. (Shark Tank)

SHARK TANK PITCH  While the other groups are completing their pitches, students will use the rubric to assess classmates.

EXIT SLIP Would you feel confident explaining the persuasive appeals to a stranger? Why or why not? List the appeals and write a definition.