Begin to think about how you want to end the essay. Warm –up Take out your writing materials from yesterday. (rough draft, graphic organizers, Springboard book pg 53) Finish the body of your essay (function, example and negation paragraphs) Begin to think about how you want to end the essay.

Embedded Assessment one Your assignment is to write a multi-paragraph essay that defines your concept of heroism. You will use various strategies of definition to explain your unique opinion on the concept. Strategies of definition: Function – The job or function Example – What it looks like Negation – What it is not

Writing Process Create a thesis that clearly states your definition of heroism and illustrates your unique opinion. MY THESIS Heroism means different things to different people. To me, a hero is a the life force that offers the very thing that is needed at the exact time that it becomes necessary or required.

Your Turn 1. Reflect on all you have learned about heroes over the course of our research and reading. 2. Decide what is your opinion of what a hero is. 3. Write a thesis on your opinion of the concept of heroism. Do not focus on one particular person or thing in your statement, but rather focus on the whole idea of heroism.

My Intro Paragraph (refer to the chart) At a time in her country when girls are not allowed to receive education, a young girl stepped forward and nearly gave her life to shine a light on light on this injustice. The brutal shooting of Malala Yousafazi may not have changed this unjust law, but I know that her heroic efforts will be the spark for change. A hero is the life force that offers the very thing that is needed at the exact time that it is needed. Malala is one example of such a life force.

YOUR TURN Decide how you want to begin your essay. Think about what would grab the attention of the reader. Write a draft of your Introduction Paragraph

The Body- 3-4 paragraphs Paragraph 1 – Function A heroes job is to make a difference when, where for whom it is needed. If it can be viewed as a hero then in my opinion it makes a difference in the world. You can make a difference by seeing a need and responding to it bravely. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw a need for civil justice in the south and stepped up bravely. Cesar Chavez saw a need to fight for the rights of Mexican workers in America and made a big difference. The purpose of a hero is to see and change injustice.

Your Turn What is your opinion about the FUNCTION of a hero? Brainstorm ideas using page 53 of Springboard. Write one paragraph that explains your unique opinion of the FUNCTION of a hero.

The Body Paragraph 2 #Examples There are so many examples besides Dr. King, Malala, Mr. Chavezof heroes that are there for the underdog or the ___________ at just the right time.

Your turn What are some excellent examples that support your unique opinion of what a hero is and it’s function? Brainstorm ideas using page 53 of Springboard. Write one paragraph that explains your opinion of good examples of a hero based on YOUR thesis.

The Body Paragraph #3 Negation You are not a hero if you are not willing to speak out and stand up for what is right. How can you be considered a hero if you don’t have the courage to try and change things for the better when you have an opportunity. Even when you don’t see an opportunity for change a hero makes one. A hero can not be a coward! They must believe in what it is they are doing from the heart. Feel the fear and do it anyway is their motto.

Your turn Based on your thesis, a hero is not what? Brainstorm adjectives that explain your unique opinion about what a hero is not. Write one paragraph that explains your opinion on the NEGATION of a heroism.

Conclusion (A hero is the life force that offers the very thing that is needed at the exact time that it is needed.) Whether it is an educator that encourages young people to be their best, a politician who stands for right in the face of greed, or even a young girl who risks her life in the hopes that other young girls can have a better life, the offering is the same. Bravery, love and a sense of justice that is the thing which is needed just at the right time to make a difference.

Your turn Explain why the reader should care about heroism. Encourage the reader to accept YOUR opinion of what a hero is or the act of being a hero (heroism) Restate your thesis using different words. Write one paragraph that concludes your paper.

Your turn Why should the reader agree with your thesis? Brainstorm reasons you are right about your thesis. Write one paragraph that re-words your thesis and encourages the reader to accept it.

Pie a teacher Use a small piece of paper and write the name of a teacher on the UNC team that you would like to pie at the pep rally tomorrow. Place the vote in the suggestion box on the front table.

Archetype of heroes' journey

Internal Conflict A struggle occurring in the character’s mind. Usually an ethical or emotional question. Ex. When Jonas had the dream of stirrings. He experienced internal conflict about his feelings and his choice to tell his family during dream sharing time.

Chapter 7 The Giver Answer these questions on your own paper Chapter 7 The Giver Answer these questions on your own paper. Be prepared to discuss. 1. At the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas is referred to as 11-19, explain what this means. 2. Describe the setting of the Ceremony of Twelve. (time, place, mood) 3. Evaluate Asher’s assignment. Do you agree with the assignment? Why or Why not? (cite the text) 4. Either infer or explain why Jonas’s number was skipped at the ceremony.

Discussion Leader How does Jonas respond to his assignment of Receiver of Memories? How do his peers? Describe Jonas’s first day of training? What is the mood? Explain your opinion of his new responsibility? What are some advantages and disadvantages so far to becoming the Receiver? What advantages or disadvantages do you anticipate for him being the Receiver?

Chapter 12 and 13 The Giver Make note of any internal conflict today in the reading by any characters in The Giver. Use the paper provided to illustrate that internal conflict.

Literature Circles Chapter 5 and 6 1. What did Jonas dream? Why was he embarrassed? 2. What was Jonas’s parent’s reaction to his dream? 3. Do you agree with this society’s solution to ‘stirrings’? Explain. 4. In Chapter 6 what is the main idea or focus? 5. What does Lily receive at the Ceremony of Eight? 6. If a person does not like his assignment, what option do they have?

TONE: THE AUTHOR’S ATTITUDE Pg. 8 Springboard Use the list or your own words to list as many words with the same denotation as the words around the room.

Analyze Yikes. Why me? I never asked to be editor. I’ve only been on the newspaper staff for a year. I can’t be editor. The rest of the staff won’t listen to me. I won’t be able to deal with all those deadlines, and what about the advertiser? I’m not sure I can handle pressure. I feel overwhelmed just thinking about it. I like to write and read, but lead and edit seems like a different world. What am I going to do?

Literature Circles Chapter 3 The Giver 1.What is the tone of Chapter 3? Give at least two tone words to support your answer. 2. What is a birthmother? How do Lily’s parents react to her saying she would like to be a birthmother? Do you agree with them? Explain. 3. What is unique about Jonas than others in his community? How does he feel about it? 4. Describe the incident with the apple? 5. Re-read the last paragraph of Ch. 3. Make a prediction about Gabe. Cite the text.

Literature Circles 1. How do families get children? 2. Instead of names, what are children given at birth? What is your opinion of this? 3. What is Jonas’ father’s job? His mother? What do you think about the way careers are decided in this society? Explain. 4. Infer : How does Jonas feel about father? Cite the text. 5. Explain what happens once you turn 12. How do you know?

Notes Utopia Dystopia An ideal society with no problems. A society filled with oppression and injustice. Essential Questions to consider throughout our unit: What do people give up in the quest to achieve a utopian society? Is it worth it? What makes someone a hero? In an unjust society, can one person’s actions make a difference?

SpringBoard: Unpacking Embedded Assessment #1 Turn to page 53 of the SpringBoard workbook. In groups, read the following; Assignment Steps Drafting Revising List all the verbs (action words) in each section on a separate sticky note. What are you being asked to do? Ex. ‘write’ a multi paragraph essay.

Stoplight Pre Assessment Place each sticky note beside the color that indicates your level of understanding for each activity. RED: I DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS AT ALL. YELLOW: I HAVE HEARD OF THIS, BUT KNOW VERY LITTLE. I NEED MORE INFORMATION. GREEN: I HAVE DONE THIS MANY TIMES. I DO NOT NEED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TASK.