1. Notice and Note
Sept, 1, 2017

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English I: enrollment code:english4,6,8

4. Literary Terms Formative/Summative
Definitions due (formative): Due today. Please turn in.
(Summative Test) over definitions: Thursday, Sept. 7

5. Syllabus & Summer Reading
Choices:
Adoration of Jenna Fox
Lord of the Flies
Secret Life of Bees
Ender’s Game
Assignments
Formative- Short answer questions- Due: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017
Summative-Essay- Due: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017

6. Big Questions English I Pre-AP Search for Identity
Why do humans seek class structure in society?
How can we change society?
What makes a great friend?
What would you do for a friend?

7. Strategies for Close Reading By Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst
Notice and Note Part 1
Strategies for Close Reading
By Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst

8. 9/1 Learning Target Today We Will: Begin planning our Expository Essay
So We Can: Organize our essay
I’ll know I have it when I can: Write a 3 or better, organized expository essay with the necessary components.

9. Big Questions English I Pre-AP Search for Identity
Why do humans seek class structure in society?
How can we change society?
What makes a great friend?
What would you do for a friend?

10. Journal Set up First page/Second page
Glue “Using Your Writer’s Notebook” in the inside front cover of your journal.
Number your pages
First page/Second page
Table of Contents
N&N “Thank You, M’am” Contrasts and Contradictions pg. 1
N&N Notes pg. 2

11. The Six Signposts Contrasts and Contradictions Words of the Wiser
Aha Moment
Tough Questions
Words of the Wiser
Again and Again
Memory Moment

12. #1 Contrasts and Contradictions
When you’re reading and a character says or does something that’s opposite (contradicts) what he/she has been saying or doing all along,
Stop and ask yourself:
“Why is the character doing that?”
The answer could help you make a prediction or make an inference about plot and conflict.
Suggested texts for this lesson:
“Thank You, Ma’m” by Langston Hughes
The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis pgs
The Giver by Lois Lowry pg. 105

13. Example C&C Anchor Chart

14. #2 Aha Moment
When you’re reading and suddenly a character realizes, understands, or finally figures something out, stop and ask yourself,
“How might this change things?”
If the character figured out a problem, you probably just learned about the conflict.
If the character understood a life lesson, you probably just learned about a theme.
Suggested texts for this lesson:
Crash by Jerry Spinelli pgs. 2,
Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix pg. 145
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan pg. 27

15. Aha! Moment Example Anchor Chart

16. #3 Tough Questions
When you’re reading and the character asks himself a really difficult question, you should stop and ask yourself,
“What does this question make me wonder about?”
The answer will tell you about the conflict and might give you ideas about what will happen later in the story.
Suggested texts for this lesson:
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Half and Half by Lensey Namioka (first chapter)
Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix

17. Tough Questions Example Anchor Chart

18. #4 Words of the Wiser
When you’re reading and a character (who is probably older and a lot wiser) takes the main character aside and gives serious advice,
You should stop and ask yourself:
“What’s the life lesson, and how might it affect the character?”
Whatever the lesson is, you’ve probably found a theme for the story.
Suggested texts for this lesson:
Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech (pg. 162)
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
“Thank You, Ma’m” by Langston Hughes

19. Words of the Wiser Example Anchor Chart

20. #5 Again and Again
When you’re reading and you notice a word, phrase, or object, or situation mentioned over and over,
You should stop and ask yourself:
“Why does this keep showing up again and again?”
The answer will tell you about the theme and conflict, or they might foreshadow what will happen later.
Suggested texts for this lesson:
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
“The Chaser” by John Collier for older students

21. Again and Again Example Anchor Chart

22. #6 Memory Moment
When you’re reading and the author interrupts the action to tell you a memory,
You should stop and ask yourself:
“Why might this memory be important?”
The answers will tell you about the theme, conflict, or might foreshadow what will happen later in the story.
Suggested texts for this lesson:
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer
The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis (beg. Ch. 5)
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

23. Memory Moment Example Anchor Chart

24. “Thank You Ma’m” You Try It
Read “Thank You, Ma’am” Stop at Chunk 1
If a character says or does something that’s opposite or contradicts what they have been saying or doing all along, ask yourself:
“Why is the character doing that?” Mark your answer on the text.

25. Summary of Learning

26. Expository Essay Outline
Intro:
Hook
Thesis (take a side)
Body Paragraphs: (3)
Topic sentence (ties back to thesis)
Facts/Evidence that supports topic
Explanation of how these facts and evidence support topic
Conclusion:
Restate Thesis
Summarize main points
Call for Action

27. Intro in more detail
The introduction has a "hook or grabber" to catch the reader's attention. Some "grabbers" include:
Opening with an unusual detail: (Manitoba, because of its cold climate, is not thought of as a great place to be a reptile. Actually, it has the largest seasonal congregation of garter snakes in the world!)
Opening with a strong statement: (Cigarettes are the number one cause of lighter sales in Canada!)
Opening with a Quotation: (Elbert Hubbard once said , "Truth is stronger than fiction.")
Opening with an Anecdote: An anecdote can provide an amusing and attention-getting opening if it is short and to the point.
Opening with a Statistic or Fact: Sometimes a statistic or fact will add emphasis or interest to your topic. It may be wise to include the item's authoritative source.
Opening with a Question. (Have you ever considered how many books we'd read if it were not for television?)
Opening with an Exaggeration or Outrageous Statement. (The whole world watched as the comet flew overhead.)
The introduction should also include a thesis or focus statement.
The Thesis/Hypothesis is your statement of purpose. The thesis/hypothesis should be one sentence in length. This is the foundation of your essay and it will serve to guide you in writing the entire paper.

28. Body Paragraphs (3) The Body
The writer then provides evidence to support the opinion offered in the thesis statement in the introduction. The body should consist of at least three paragraphs. Each paragraph is based on a solid reason to back your thesis statement. Since almost all issues have sound arguments on both sides of the question, a good persuasive writer tries to anticipate opposing viewpoints and provide counter-arguments along with the main points in the essay. One of the three paragraphs should be used to discuss opposing viewpoints and your counter- argument.
The following are different ways to support your points
Facts - A powerful means of convincing, facts can come from your reading, observation, or personal experience.
Note: Do not confuse facts with truths. A "truth" is an idea believed by many people, but it cannot be proven.
Statistics - These can provide excellent support. Be sure your statistics come from responsible sources. Always cite your sources.
Quotes - Direct quotes from leading experts that support your position are invaluable.
Examples - Examples enhance your meaning and make your ideas concrete. They are the proof.

29. Conclusion The Conclusion
A piece of persuasive writing usually ends by summarizing the most important details of the argument and stating once again what the reader is to believe or do.
1. Restate your thesis or focus statement.
2. Summarize the main points: The conclusion enables your reader to recall the main points of your position. In order to do this you can paraphrase the main points of your argument.
3. Write a personal comment or call for action. You can do this:
With a Prediction: This can be used with a narrative or a cause and effect discussion. The conclusion may suggest or predict what the results may or may not be in the situation discussed or in similar situations.
With a Question: Closing with a question lets your readers make their own predictions, draw their own conclusions.
With Recommendations: A recommendations closing is one that stresses the actions or remedies that should be taken.
With a Quotation: Since a quotation may summarize, predict, question, or call for action, you may use a quotation within a conclusion for nearly any kind of paper.

30. Diagnostic Expository Essay

31. 9/1 Learning Target Today We Will: Begin planning our Expository Essay
So We Can: Organize our essay
I’ll know I have it when I can: Write an organized expository essay with the necessary components.