1. Common Core Standards:
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Common Core Standards:
RI RI , and SL
Aim: How can we compose an argument on the existence of the American Dream? .
Objective: Students will be able to compose an argument on the American Dream.
Do Now: Do both of the following tasks ) Super Quiz on Vocabulary Lists 3 and 4.
2.) Read the argumentative essay outline (handout). Write your claim/answer to the essay question and two reasons to support your answer: Is the American Dream still alive or dead?
*Show owed HW. Return Douglass’ novel (if you uploaded your essay on jupitergrades.com).

2. Common Core Standards: RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2, and SL.11-12.1
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Aim: How can we compose an argument on the existence of the American Dream?
Objective:: Students will be able to compose an argument on the existence of the American Dream.
Agenda
A.) Do Now: Turn and talk with your tablemates. Captains will prepare to share their tablemates’ answers with the whole class.
B.) Discuss/Share:
-Captains will share Do Now answers.
C.) Mini-Lesson: Review argumentative essay outline format (handout provided).
D.) Video viewing: Video on debate of the existence of the American Dream
D.) Reflections: What can you predict about the play Fences (set in the 1950’s) and its focus on the theme of the American Dream?

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:
Preparation to write argumentative essay
SELF-ASSESS: How easy/ difficult was that task?