Wednesday, 9/24 TAKE A BELL RINGER FROM THE TRAY. WORK SILENTLY FOR 3 MINUTES.

1.I never ________________ you that I loved her; I only said that I liked her. A.told B.have told C.was telling 2.I ________________ to Greece until Sally and I went there last summer. A.have never been B.had never been C.was never being 3.By the time I’m 50, I ________________ a million dollars. A.will make B.would make C.will have made 4.I want ________________ the exercises for advanced students. A.try B.to try C.to have tried. 5.Hey, you ________________ at the computer all day. You should really take a break now. A.have been sitting B.were sitting C.did sit

Unit 1 Argumentative Essay  Diagnostic Update  Understanding the prompt  What is the purpose?  What is the tone?  Who is the audience?  What is being asked?  Annotate the Prompt

Assessment Summary & Writing Context In your essay, you will take a position on the issue(s) presented in the prompt. You will support your argument with evidence from The Crucible and use “Sinners in the Hands of and Angry God” as additional support (MELEL-Con). Additionally, this prompt requires you to consider the issues/conflicts/values of Early America Puritan traditions. 1.Discuss the issues of identity and conformity within the Puritan tradition and how it is revealed in early American literature. Questions to consider in your response: - How can differing views within a community challenge conformity? - How does one build an identity when conformity is expected? - What are the consequences of not conforming? Resources/Text to Consider:  The Crucible by Arthur Miller  “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” – Jonathan Edwards

Form Requirement -Your essay must have a clear thesis that responds to the prompt and presents an original claim. -Your essay must be at least five paragraphs in length and must be organized using MELEL-CON, ACTS, and STAC -Your essay must be typed, double spaced, with one-inch margins, in size 12, Times New Roman font. (No handwritten essays accepted) -Your essay must include in-text parenthetical citations and a works cited page, according to MLA guidelines.

Guidelines/Goals An argumentative essay provides your point of view or position on an issue. Think of your paper as the fulfillment of the following goals: In your essay you will… Communicate what you have learned about Early American values and Ideals from The Crucible and “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Demonstrate your own interpretation of “What it means to be an American?” and illustrate how the various texts you have read over the course of the unit connect to this idea Present a thesis that provides a clear and arguable claim, unique to your own reading experience. Provide meaningful and relevant support for your claim, using both paraphrased and directly quoted evidence from a variety of course readings. Maintain academic and persuasive tone and language that gives your argument credibility.

Unit 1 Argumentative Essay  How to use a Rubric?  Guided writing  Self Grade & Peer Grade  Understanding the Rubric  How do I get an A?  What is being graded?  Evidence X3Link X3  Language Choice  Annotate the Rubric

Essay Scoring Guide:10 (Sophisticated/Effective) Interpretation of Prompt/Themes Score:_______ Your essay presents a clear frame for discussion that considers the complexities in responding to the issues raised by the prompt and essential questions Thesis: Position Development Score:_______ Your intro and thesis take a clear position that recognizes counterargument and previews your key evidence and analysis. The thesis takes an original position that responds to the prompt with depth. Main Ideas & Focus Score:_______ Your claim is consistently supported in each topic sentence. Topic sentences are clear and concise. There are no shifts in focus. Evidence  At least 2 course texts are referenced  All direct quotes are cited using MLA formatting. Score x3:_______ You have included specific, ample, appropriate, and accurate evidence from course texts to support your argument. Evidence is thoughtfully arranged and incorporated smoothly using appropriate transition material. Links/Analysis Score x3:_______ Analysis of texts/themes throughout the essay is original, thoughtful, and sophisticated. Counter-arguments are addressed and refuted without distracting from the main claim. Language & Word Choice Focus Skills: Sentence Structure Verb Tense Agreement Comma Errors Score:_______ Your writer “voice” is unique and clear. Vocabulary and sentence structure are especially sophisticated and effective for an academic audience. There are no distracting grammar errors.

Unit 1 Argumentative Essay  Teacher and Classroom Support  Graphic Organizers and Methods for Pre-Writing  Guided Writing Suggestions  Expectations  Teacher/Student Samples  Peer Editing/Advice  Computer Lab Day  First Steps  Manage Timeline (Due October 6) (two weekends)  Assess Personal Goals/Strengths/Weaknesses  Think about strong Crucible quotes/evidence (Organize)  Writing “Lessons” begin Friday