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Gettysburg Address Checklist
Objective: Evaluate the argument in by completing story checklist.
__Build background and connect with story by journaling & discussing.
__ Acquire new vocabulary by finding cinnamons and writing sentences.
__Take notes on fact, opinion & bias.
__ Develop supporting reasoning skill by filling out a chart.
__ Analyze central idea in by reading & answering 3 quick check
comprehension questions.
__ Evaluate arguments for the white man & the Native American in the story by filling
out a chart.
__ Develop grammar and vocabulary by doing a quick check .
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Building Background and Connecting
Are some stereotypes true?
If so, do they happen
If stereotypes are true, where do you draw the line between
stereotypes being a bad thing, and being proud of something
you're good at?
naturally?
by self-fulfilling prophecyor
Stereotypes are bad
Being proud of something you're good at
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Making the meaning with synonyms
Use a dictionary to find a synonym for each Word to Own below. Then write a
Word to OwnWounded Knee was not so much a battleas a massacre of innocent people
. penned ___________________
________ ___________________
________ _________________
________ ___________________
________ ___________________
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opinion
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Before Reading
Read each statement and determine if you agree or
disagree with it -- then explain why.
StatementAGREE or
DISAGREEWhy do you believe this?
Middle school is
more difficult than
elementary school.
If children sang
songs, they would
learn to love the
sounds nature.
American students
need to learn about
history.
Reflection: Look at the reasoning you gave for your opinion, are they
biased? If so, how could you make your argument stronger and without
bias? Rewrite one of your reasons to make it stronger.
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Let's Read!
While you read be looking for as many biases as you can identify.
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1. What is the point that the Native Americans are trying to make?
2.List 3 stereotypes that are mentioned in "The First Americans".
1.
2.
3.
After Reading!
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After Reading
After reading, find evidence that defends and supports both the
white man & the Native Americans.
Statement: Evidence:
*bias* How would
YOU strengthen your
evidence?
The white man is
correct.
1.
2.
3.
The American
Indians are right.
1.
2.
3.
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Grammar Link-
Write the full sentence and correct modifer that completes the
sentence in your sprial notebook.
1. The Grand Council Fire of American Indians expressed its dissatisfaction (well/good)
2. The problem must be (bad/badly) for the Council to address it so passionately.
3. I wonder if the mayor of Chicago responded (good/well) or (bad/badly) when he heard
the Council's argument.
4. Since it is (good/well) to hear both sides of an argument, I wish I could have heard the
mayor's response.
5. I wonder if the present-day statues of American Indians would strike the authors as
(good/well) or (bad/badly).
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Vocabulary quick check!
There are 5 newspaper head lines, fill in the blank with a vocabulary word
from Copy the whole headline with the correct
vocabulary word.
1. Hello Dolly, Scientists Duplicate Sheep!
2. Senator's Speech Shows Skills in Oratory.
3. Judge Awards Indians Land Based on Old Treaties.
4. Flamingos Penned at New Zoo Perish.
5. Education and Economy Are Recurring Motifs in President's Speech.
Oratory
PennedMotifsTreaties
Duplicate
1. Hello Dolly, Scientists _______ Sheep!
2. Senator's Speech Shows Skills in ______
3. Judge Awards Indians Land Based on Old ______.
4. Flamingos ____ at New Zoo Perish.
5. Education and Economy Are Recurring _____ in President's Speech.
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Let's take the test!
-use notes, vocab paper, article, evidence
half sheet
-#18 is a 3 part fill in the blank
part 1: correct answer
part 2: supporting text evidence
part 3: explanation of evidence
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Exit ticket!!
Discuss with your groups
WHY it would be helpful
to find evidence both
FOR and AGAINST a claim?
