Digital Agenda 16-17 Nov, 2015
Content Standards: |
Directions: Read the following standards. Identify what you think you will be required to do today based on the standards we are focusing on. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.A Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. |
Learning Objectives: |
Directions: Read the following objectives to yourself. Try to paraphrase them into your own words. Today, I will be able to… identify what a thesis statement is describe the rules of a thesis statement describe an issue, both sides of an argument, and my point of view on the issue construct a thesis statement |
Guiding Question: |
What are the components of a good thesis statement? |
Materials: |
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Do Now: (10 minutes) |
Directions: Watch the following video on how to write a thesis statement How to write a thesis statement Literary Analysis- In the [genre] [text], [author] uses [device A], [Device B], and [Device C] to show [theme/central idea]. In the [genre] [text], [author] shows [theme/central idea] through the use of [device A], [Device B], and [Device C]. Textual Analysis- In the [genre] [text], [author] [purpose verbs] [topic/idea] through the use of [device A], [Device B], and [Device C]. In the [genre] [text], [author] uses [device A], [Device B], and [Device C] to [purpose verb] [topic/idea] Argumentative Writing- two-sided argument [point of view on issue] because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reason 3]. Although some believe [opposing point of view on issue], [point of view on issue] because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reason 3]. multi problem-solution [audience] should [solution 1], [solution 2], and [solution 3] in order to solve [problem]. In order to solve [problem], [audience] should [solution 1], [solution 2], and [solution 3]. single solution problem [audience] should [solution 1] in order to solve [problem] because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reason 3]. In order to solve [problem], [audience] should [solution 1] because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reason 3]. to improve a thesis statement make a concession (counter argument) even though [opposing argument], [audience] should do [solution 1] in order to solve [problem] because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reason 3]. despite [opposing argument], In [pronoun for author’s] [genre] [text], [author] [purpose verbs] [topic/idea] through the use of [device A], [Device B], and [Device C]. although [opposing argument] |
Check for Understanding: 10 minutes Random Call on- What is a thesis statement? Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? What are the four rules of a thesis statement? Write a thesis statement responding to the following question: Most people believe that individuals should be judged strictly by their actions. If their actions have negative results, it does not matter whether they meant to do good. Other people, however, believe that individuals with good intentions should not be judged as harshly as those who deliberately intend to do something bad. After all, motivations should be taken into account when people's actions are being judged. Assignment: Do good intentions matter, or should people be judged only according to the results of their actions? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. |
Grouping: | |
Can you write a thesis statement in response to the above question? If no, Move to direct instruction. | Can you write a thesis statement in response to the above question? If yes, Move to collaborative station. |
Direct Instruction: (30 minutes) | Collaborative Groups: (30 minutes) |
Directions:
What is the question you are being asked to answer? What are the two sides of the argument? What is your point of view on the issue? | Directions:
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Argument | What does it mean to me? (paraphrase the argument) |
individuals should be judged strictly by their actions. | |
individuals with good intentions should not be judged as harshly as those who deliberately intend to do something bad |
Argument | individuals should be judged strictly by their actions. | individuals with good intentions should not be judged as harshly as those who deliberately intend to do something bad |
Supporting Reason 1 | ||
Supporting Reason 2 | ||
Supporting Reason 3 |
Check for Understanding 2: (20 minutes) |
Directions: Random Call to the board- List three reasons that support the argument “individuals should be judged strictly by their actions.” 1 2 3 List three reasons that support the argument “individuals with good intentions should not be judged as harshly as those who deliberately intend to do something bad” 1 2 3 |
Grouping: | |
If you feel like you need help from Mr. Kingsland (or he has asked you) Move to Teacher-Led group. | If you do not need assistance and can write a thesis statement on your own Move to Independent Work. |
Teacher-Led: (20 teacher direct + 20 teacher facilitate) | Independent: (10 reviewing text + 30 writing) |
Directions: Society places great value on being well-informed. People who keep up with current events in their communities and the world at large are generally proud of their knowledge. But often the news is bad, and, worse still, we usually cannot do anything to change the situations or circumstances we learn about. In that case, isn’t it better not to know what’s going on?
Assignment: Is it better not to know what is going on if we cannot do anything about it? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. Write your response in the outline below | Directions: Society places great value on being well-informed. People who keep up with current events in their communities and the world at large are generally proud of their knowledge. But often the news is bad, and, worse still, we usually cannot do anything to change the situations or circumstances we learn about. In that case, isn’t it better not to know what’s going on?
Assignment: Is it better not to know what is going on if we cannot do anything about it? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. Write your response in the outline below |
What question are you being asked? |
What are the two sides to the argument? |
What is your point of view on the issue? |
What reasons (evidence) support your point of view? |
1 2 3 |
What reasons (evidence) counter (go against) your point of view? |
1 2 3 |
Thesis statement (Write your thesis statement here) |
Homework: Directions: By the end of the week, each student must complete AT LEAST two articles at 75% or better on the first try. Review the Achieve 3000 tiers list to see how many activities you must complete. Honors: rewrite your thesis statement for your “The Road Not Taken” essay. |