1. Objectives: Identify conjunctive adverbs; read and comprehend text Directions: Conjunctive adverbs help connect two different ideas together. Copy the sentences below and circle the conjunctive adverbs. 1. Ariel has never studied for math class; however, she gets ‘A’s on all of her tests. 2. My textbook is very heavy; therefore, I never bring it with me to school.

2. What do you want to accomplish in English this quarter? How could you improve in….  Participation?  Group work?  Black Ensemble Theatre?  Completing work on time?  Studying for tests?  Putting more effort into writing assignments/essays?

3. Think about a skill or talent you have. How long did it take you to learn? How much did you have to practice?

4. Directions: 1) Read and annotate (using sticky notes) “The 10,000 Hour Rule” 2) Working in your groups, answer the guided reading questions 3) The last guided reading question asks you to track your activities over the course of a day. Start doing this today, so you can be ready to share your findings in class tomorrow.

5. 4:30 AM Wake up. 4:00 PM Leave for my classes at Loyola. 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Go for a run. 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Go to class. 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Shower, get dressed, and eat breakfast. 7:00 PM Take the train home. 7:30 AM Leave for school. 7:30 PM Eat dinner. 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Set up for the school day, meet with Ms. Robin. 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Plan for the next day of school! 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM Teach!

6. Annotating Check-in: On a scale of 1 – 5, 5 being most confident and 1 being least confident, How would you rate yourself at annotating non-fiction text such as Outliers?

7. Objectives: Use conjunctive adverbs; read and comprehend text Directions: Copy the sentences below and fill in the blanks using conjunctive adverbs. 1. He wanted to volunteer at the hospital; _________, he was scared of blood. 2. I have many chores to do today; ____________, I am still making time to go see the concert.

8. Directions: 1) Read and annotate (using sticky notes) “The 10,000 Hour Rule” 2) Working in your groups, answer the guided reading questions 3) The last guided reading question asks you to track your activities over the course of a day. Start doing this today, so you can be ready to share your findings in class tomorrow.

9. We will be making groups of 3-4, with at least one person in a group who was here on Tuesday. This person will have the responsibility of teaching the rest of the group what we did. Teachers should: 1) Summarize what we did (reading, annotating, etc.) 2) Summarize what the story “The 10,000 Hour Rule” was about 3) Go over questions 1-3 on the guided reading handout. Teacher should NOT: 1) Hand their group their paper and walk away 2) Read their answers out loud so everyone can copy them

10. We will be working in groups of 3-4. Each group will be responsible for turning in one sheet of paper at the end of class. 1) In your groups, locate what you believe is Gladwell’s main idea or argument in this chapter. Restate this argument in your own words. 2) Next, your group will be divide into two teams: TEAM #1: Find one piece of evidence that supports your claim. Cite the quote and page number, and explain what the quote is saying AND how it helps support your claim. TEAM #2: Find one more piece of evidence that supports your claim. Cite the quote and page number, and explain what the quote is saying AND how it helps support your claim. *Make sure you link your two pieces of evidence with a transition (this could be a conjunctive adverb)!

12. Name one thing you did today to participate in class. If you cannot think of one thing, make a goal for something you will do tomorrow to participate.

13. Objectives: Use conjunctive adverbs; practice writing arguments Directions: Copy the sentences below and fill in the blanks using conjunctive adverbs. 1. Daniel is very patient with children; ___________, he is always asked to help babysit. 2. The brakes on my car do not work properly;_________, it is too dangerous to drive it to school.

14. Choosing a quote from your interview for our class board: what should we be looking for? Questions  Who did you choose to interview?  Why do you believe they are successful?

15. “10,000 Hour Rule” Evidence CLAIM: “Countering the 10,000 Hour Rule” Evidence CLAIM:

16. Write one sentence explaining what you did this week to achieve your goal for 4 th quarter.

17. 1) In your groups, find one question everyone (or most people) got a different answer for. 2) On a sheet of paper, write down the number of the question you’re focusing on, and answer the following questions: - Why did each group member respond the way they did? What was the reasoning behind their answers? - As a group, decide which answer you think is correct and explain why.

18. Did reviewing the ACT passage with a group help you? Answer YES or NO and then write one sentence explaining why.