1. 10/26/15 Do Now: Homework: Read chapter 16 in “Catcher”
Take a worksheet from the front and read over the rubric.
Take out your Bi-Polar article and graphic organizer.
Read chapter 16 in “Catcher”
Content Objective: Students will analyze the rubric to gain an understanding of effective claims.
Language Objective: Students will identify the similarities and differences between levels on the rubric in order to revise/create an effective claim, as a group, for the Bi-Polar Disorder article.

2. Do Now: Analyze the rubric: Underline key words
Identify differences between the levels
Evaluate your claim from the Bi-Polar article.

3. Claim:
Claim: state or assert that something is the case.

4. (Meeting CCS Standard)
Claim and Counterclaim:
Description 5
Exemplary 4
Skilled 3
Proficient
(Meeting CCS Standard) 2
Approaching 1
Emergent
Argument
Is there a clear claim and counter claim supported by reasons?
CSS.ELA-Literacy.W A
The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, is supported with sophisticated & insightful reasons.
The writing skillfully addresses the most relevant counterclaim(s) and persuasively refutes it (them).
The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with valid reasons.
The writing skillfully addresses a counterclaim(s) and thoughtfully refutes it(them).
The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is supported by reason(s).
The writing reasonably addresses a counterclaim(s) and refutes it (them).
The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and may or may not be supported by reason(s).
The writing attempts to address a counterclaim(s), but lacks clarity of purpose.
The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s).
The writing does not address a counterclaim(s).

5. Sample Claims:

7. Looking Ahead:
NEXT WEEK Monday: Claim and Counterclaim Tuesday: Review Quest Wednesday: Symbol and Motif Thursday: Socratic? Friday:

8. Post It Notes Level 2 Options: A connection to self
A quote or moment you like.
A question you have about the facts of the novel (plot, characters, etc.)
Vocabulary
New facts or details that you have learned about a character.
Level 2 Options:
A connection to self
A literary element you notice (what it is and how it is used)
Characterization (Adjective)
Imagery (How is word choice used)
Setting (What is significance of place)
Metaphor/Simile
Theme (What is the big idea)
Conflict (What is the big problem)
Symbol (Concrete and abstract)
An inference or prediction that you can make about the text.
A question you have that would require thought to answer (beyond the facts)
Level 3 Options:
A connection to the world or another text.
A universal theme or idea
Thought provoking questions for Socratic Seminar.
Awareness of authors craft (Salinger is using this technique because…)