1. Welcome and Reminders (1-11-18)
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2. Independent Reading

3. SAT Practice Syllabus

4. “Two Kinds” Group Reading – finish story Silent Discussion
CEI Practice and 1st writing
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5. What is CEI
A formal paragraph that argues a position includes a CLAIM, EVIDENCE, and INTERPRETATION.
Claim: ONE sentence that states your OPINION about the topic and includes a REASON why
Must be arguable
Evidence: Words from the TEXT that prove your claim. These are FACTS.
Quotes from the text you are using
Expert opinion
Interpretation: THREE sentences that explain how the evidence SUPPORTS the claim.

6. RECAP of CEI Claim= OPINION Evidence= FACTS
Interpretation= YOUR OWN IDEAS

7. Claim smackdown

8. Prompt #1 Write a claim in response to the prompt below:
Which is the better chicken restaurant, Chick-Fil-A or Zaxby’s?

9. Prompt #2
What is the best piece of advice for 9th graders?

10. Individual Prompt #3
Is the conflict in the story mainly internal or external? OR
What does the title “Two Kinds” illustrate about cultural identity?
*Don’t forget to include a reason why in your claim.
*Provide 1 piece of evidence.
*At least 3 sentences of interpretation.