1. Happy New Year January 3 Go over Revise & Edit CBA
Go over Final Semester Test
Review the art of Writing an Argument
text pgs , handout
identify claim, reason, example/commentary, anecdote, counterargument, rebuttal

2. January 4 Review ACC, Stave 3 Argument (persuasive) writing prompt
- Ignorance & Want
Argument (persuasive) writing prompt
5-10 minutes organize thoughts
20 minute timed writing
26 lines only
Label: claim, reasons 1 & 2, counter, rebuttal

3. January 5 Read AR 25 points DUE February 15th
Warm Up: M.U.G. Shot # 11
Go over ACC expository essay
Read AR
25 points DUE February 15th

4. Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary
Consolation – the act of consoling; comfort; solace
Cower – to crouch, as in fear or shame
Cunningly – skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness
Fledgling – a young bird
Gait – a manner of walking, stepping, or running
Revive – to restore to life or consciousness, to renew
Singe – to burn superficially or slightly; scorch
Valiant – brave; courageous

5. January 6 Warm Up: M.U.G. Shot # 13 Read “Rikki-tikki-tavi”
in literature text pgs
Vocabulary Practice & Strategy
Literary Analysis
Grammar in Context