1. Agenda
Vocab Quiz Unit 8
Review last minute details
Essay Prep Time

2. Reminders 3-15-19 Vocab Unit 8 Quiz today!
Make-Up Socratic Seminar – Monday, 3/18 after school from 3:40-4:00 with Mr. Tydings in his room
Upcoming:
Othello In Class Essay, Monday, 3/18
Othello M.C. Unit Test, Tuesday, 3/19
Need a copy of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Monday, 3/18
FlipGrid – BookTalk – must submit by Friday, 3/29 (the Friday before Spring Break); requirements are posted to the blog under the Independent Reading tab.

3. Vocab Quiz 8

4. What do I need to know about essay test
Timed – you have the whole class period, but that is all. You cannot come back after school, in the morning, or stay during your lunch period.
You can bring the list of transitions and ‘says’ verbs
You may bring ONE page of notes, your Othello/Iago charts, and the handout from the prep day
Your ONE page of notes cannot include pre-written paragraphs or other essays.
The ONE page of notes can include
Draft of thesis and claims
vocab words to use in essay
focused evidence

5. Reminders
Citing lines from Othello (be sure you have that information for every piece of evidence)
Lead-Ins/Context (Practice)

6. Here are some sample thesis statements that show complexity and insight (next slide). What do you notice about these examples? Turn and talk.
Those who put up an incredible façade make it difficult for others to distinguish the difference between fantasy and reality.
Perceptions that at first appear rational can actually bring about great misfortune when the truth is revealed.
Appearances are always able to change, while truth is a universal constant.
People’s personal character flaws often shape their perceptions of others allowing them to be easily manipulated.
Racism is used as a weapon for insecure people to manipulate others in society.