1. DO NOW – 10/2/15 Answer the following questions in CN: 1)Why is it important to set goals? 2) What does Annie John’s last moment with Gwen suggest about A.J.’s future (hint: make an inference)? 1)Why is it important to set goals? 2) What does Annie John’s last moment with Gwen suggest about A.J.’s future (hint: make an inference)?

2. Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To establish a writing goal that is both challenging and realistic; review Essay #2 assignment. Essential Question: 1) Why should we establish goals during class writing days? Topic / Objective: 1) To establish a writing goal that is both challenging and realistic; review Essay #2 assignment. Essential Question: 1) Why should we establish goals during class writing days?

3. Agenda 1) Announcements 2)Review yesterday’s class. 3)Introduce essay topic/assignment. 4)Begin meeting with students to check notes and discuss Essay #1 grades. 1) Announcements 2)Review yesterday’s class. 3)Introduce essay topic/assignment. 4)Begin meeting with students to check notes and discuss Essay #1 grades.

4. HomeworkHomework 1) Journal Entry #5 – due by Friday. 2) Continue selected literature circle book according to the finalized schedule. 3) I will collect Journals / Composition books on 10/2 (there are a total of 5 entries). 1) Journal Entry #5 – due by Friday. 2) Continue selected literature circle book according to the finalized schedule. 3) I will collect Journals / Composition books on 10/2 (there are a total of 5 entries).

5. Making Inferences Q: What is an inference? A: An inference is a logical conclusion or judgment made about a situation or problem. In analyzing works of literature, we make inferences all the time about characters, themes, and language/diction.

6. How do we make inferences? A: We use textual evidence to show certain claims or ideas about the text. Example: “The clothes I would wear for my voyage were a dark-blue pleated skirt and a blue-and-white checked blouse... With a large sailor collar” (34).

7. What is the inference I would make from this passage? Example: “The clothes I would wear for my voyage were a dark-blue pleated skirt and a blue-and-white checked blouse... With a large sailor collar” (34). A: The emphasis on these details suggest Annie- John’s clothes are very important at this moment. Given this is her last day, it makes sense why Kincaid is drawing our attention—her parents want her to look her best.

8. Central Idea from yesterday’s reading: WRITE THIS IN YOUR NOTES Annie John’s outburst at breakfast (35) shows that she may not share the same goals as her parents. With Gwen, it becomes clear that marriage is something A.J. does not value. WRITE THIS IN YOUR NOTES Annie John’s outburst at breakfast (35) shows that she may not share the same goals as her parents. With Gwen, it becomes clear that marriage is something A.J. does not value.

9. Performance Task 2 / Essay #2 1) Review the assignment (also in collections – page 71-74). 2) We haven’t yet read the third reading you’ll need for this task (we’ll start this on Monday). 3) You’ll have some time in class to work on this today and next week. 1) Review the assignment (also in collections – page 71-74). 2) We haven’t yet read the third reading you’ll need for this task (we’ll start this on Monday). 3) You’ll have some time in class to work on this today and next week.

10. Conferences We’re going to meet to discuss your Essay #1 score. I also want to check your notes – you’ll receive a “holistic” score today. Essay #1 scores < 2.0 will have a revision option – discuss in meeting. We’re going to meet to discuss your Essay #1 score. I also want to check your notes – you’ll receive a “holistic” score today. Essay #1 scores < 2.0 will have a revision option – discuss in meeting.

11. Goal-Setting 1) Today is partially about goal setting. 2) When we are doing class work, what often leads to success is setting up realistic, but challenging goals for a 30-minute period. 1) Today is partially about goal setting. 2) When we are doing class work, what often leads to success is setting up realistic, but challenging goals for a 30-minute period.

12. Realistic Goals In a 30-minute work period, what is a realistic goal: A)Writing a three-page essay? B)Writing an introductory paragraph for an essay? C)Analyzing and reading three different model essays. In a 30-minute work period, what is a realistic goal: A)Writing a three-page essay? B)Writing an introductory paragraph for an essay? C)Analyzing and reading three different model essays.

13. Challenging Goals In a 30-minute work period, what is a challenging goal: A)Writing an outline for an essay? B)Reading over the assignment topic? C)Writing a few phrases or ideas connected to a topic? In a 30-minute work period, what is a challenging goal: A)Writing an outline for an essay? B)Reading over the assignment topic? C)Writing a few phrases or ideas connected to a topic?

14. Take Two Minutes – TURN AND TALK 1)Take turns discussing a goal that is both challenging and realistic for a 30 minute work period: Suggestions: a)Writing an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph for an essay. b)Create a detailed outline for the entire essay. c)Find three examples of textual evidence and explain them with paraphrasing. 1)Take turns discussing a goal that is both challenging and realistic for a 30 minute work period: Suggestions: a)Writing an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph for an essay. b)Create a detailed outline for the entire essay. c)Find three examples of textual evidence and explain them with paraphrasing.

15. EXIT TICKET 1)Before you leave: 2)Write on the Index Card – A – Your name B – A one sentence description of the goal you would like to achieve by the end of class today. C – A two sentence description for how you will achieve this goal. 1)Before you leave: 2)Write on the Index Card – A – Your name B – A one sentence description of the goal you would like to achieve by the end of class today. C – A two sentence description for how you will achieve this goal.

16. Options for Work 1)Continue reading “A Walk to the Jetty” – find examples for Essay #2. 2)Complete outstanding journal entries. 3)Begin drafting for Essay #2. 1)Continue reading “A Walk to the Jetty” – find examples for Essay #2. 2)Complete outstanding journal entries. 3)Begin drafting for Essay #2.