1. Common Core Standards:
Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
Common Core Standards:
RL , RL , and W
Aim: How can we identify and analyze evidence of adversities and overcoming adversities in chapters and in The Scarlet Letter?
Do Now
Answer both of the questions below:
A.) Are you satisfied with the ending of The Scarlet Letter? Explain.
B.) What is your sophisticated thesis statement for your argumentative essay (due Friday!)? Remember, a thesis statement is the answer to the essay question. Here are the essay questions you can choose from (choose ONE):
1.) Should Hester endure the adversity of the scarlet letter?
2.) Should Dimmesdale have faced the adversity that Hester faces (public punishment and humiliation)?
3.) Should Chillingworth be punished for the adversity he causes Dimmesdale?
4.) Should Pearl overcome the adversity of her mother’s ignominious sin?
Objective: Students will be able to identify and analyze evidence of adversities and overcoming adversities in The Scarlet Letter.
Show homework: Vocabulary Flashcards (The Scarlet Letter Vocabulary List #2)

2. Common Core Standards:RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, and W.11-12.1
Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
Aim: How can we identify and analyze evidence of adversities and overcoming adversities in chapters and in The Scarlet Letter?
Objective: Students will be able to analyze textual evidence of characters’ adversities and overcoming adversities in chapters and
Agenda
Do Now: Turn and talk with your tablemates. Captains will share with the whole class.
Discussion/Sharing: Analyze the Evidence of Adversities and Overcoming Adversities in chapters and (from The Scarlet Letter). Take notes as students share their analysis of the the evidence.
Work Period: Prepare for tomorrow’s vocabulary quiz Reflections: Do you feel more prepared to write the argumentative essay? How were we able to improve our essay skills today?

3. Word of the Week 10 Keyword: TBD Information: TBD Memory Clues:
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4. Comprehension Check:
How well you understand the tasks today:
Analyzing evidence for the argumentative essay SELF-ASSESS: How easy/ difficult was that task?