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I Have a Dream
Martin Luther King Day Holiday
January 19
Indefinite Pronouns PracticeExpository Essay (discuss slides first)
-Analyze sample expository essay : focus on structure of body paragraphs : evidence & analysis : write in pencil 1st, then color-code w/answers
-In spiral, complete graphic organizer on selected article- Exit ticket: write chosen thesis on an index card & label for topic, position & 2 reasons
Homework: Complete Pronouns Test Review
Warm-up: MUG shots # 6-7, Group 14 Synonyms
January 20
Use your red pen red pen to CIRCLE the TOPIC
Use your red pen red pen to BOX the POSITION
Use your red pen red pen to UNDERLINE the REASONS
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Use this graphic organizer to develop your essay:
Thesis: Working with a group is better than working alone because a person can build problem-solving skills and depend on other members’ different talents.
Determine the content of your Essay (General Reasons)
Create Brief Outline, Use Graphic Organizers to allow students to formulate their SPECIFIC DETAILS to develop their general reason
Topic Sentence: (Main Idea of Paragraph : Share position and REASON for position Evidence/Details - Elaborate on FEED evidenceAnalysis/Commentary – Explain how the details provided support your position and reinforce your reason for that position. Topic Sentence: (Main Idea of Paragraph : Share position and REASON for position Evidence/Details - Elaborate on FEED evidenceAnalysis/Commentary – Explain how the details provided support your position and reinforce your reason for that position.
I: IntroductionA. Hook and BridgeB. Thesis: Working with a group is better than working alone because a person can build problem-solving skills and depend on other members’ different talents
II. Building Problem-Solving SkillsA. Evidence/Details: _______________________B. Commentary: ___________________________
III. Depend on Different Talents A. Evidence/Details: _______________________
B. Commentary: ___________________________IV. Conclusion
A. Reword ThesisB. Recap
Jason and I argued about project
Learned to compromise in group
Anxious about drawing Texas mapRelied on Henry’s talent in my group
Analysis/CommentaryAnalysis/CommentaryWriting commentary means giving your opinion,
interpretation, insight, analysis, explication, personal reaction, evaluation or reflection about a concrete detail in an essay.
You are “commenting on” a point you have made.
Writing commentary is higher level thinking.
Commentary is what makes an essay interesting to read and gives it depth.
Commentary requires you to think of some original things (from your brain) to say about your concrete detail.
On your copy find: thesis, topic sentence, evidence, analysis/commentary, & restated thesis
The Sample Essay:
Imagine a trial where the jury only gets to hear one side of the argument. Sounds crazy, but
this is exactly what happens with humans. We pass judgment on people without
considering the other side. A person should always consider other people’s points of view to
avoid personal and societal problems.
Not being open to the other person’s view will lead to relationship problems. Three years
ago my sister Jenna divorced, in part because her husband often did not consider her point
of view. He would make decisions without consulting her about things such as where they
would go on vacation or what church they would attend. Their marriage failed because he
only considered his own point of view. When couples consider each other’s view point, they
are happier.
On a societal scale, failure to consider another person’s point of causes dangerous prejudice.
Let’s think about the homeless person, for example. I’ve even heard Uncle James claim that
homeless people are lazy and unmotivated. Even one of the episodes on Criminal Minds had
a serial killer murdering homeless people to cleanse society. The prejudice our society has
placed on a group like the homeless prevents us from having compassion and stepping into
their shoes. We definitely should not make judgments before seeing other perspectives.
Of course, it’s not always easy to see things from another person’s point of view, but when
we don’t, we are risking personal relationships and perpetuating prejudices. The world
would be a better place if everyone made the effort to see things from other points of view.
Not being open to the other person’s view will lead to relationship problems.
On a societal scale, failure to consider another person’s point of causes dangerous
A person should always consider other people’s points of view to avoid personal and societal problems.
Of course, it’s not always easy to see things from another person’s point of view, but when we don’t, we are risking personal relationships and perpetuating prejudices.
January 21
Check Pronoun Review – Test tomorrowCheck Pronoun Review – Test tomorrowExpository STAAR PracticeExpository STAAR Practice
Expository Essay - Use graphic organizer to write a rough draft of 1st body paragraph
HomeworkHomework: study for Expository & : study for Expository & Pronoun Test; finish MUG Shots cursivePronoun Test; finish MUG Shots cursive
Warm-up: MUG Shots #8-10; Group 14 Fill-in-the-Blank
January 22
Expository Text Structures & Pronoun Test Expository Text Structures & Pronoun Test
Expository Essay - Complete rough draft of 1st body paragraph
Homework: study for tomorrow’s Knowsys Group 14 quiz
Warm-up: Turn in MUG Shots; sharpen pencils for test
January 23
Expository Essay -Use graphic organizer to write a rough draft of 2nd body paragraph-Label in margin: topic sentence for paragraph 1, evidence 1&2, analysis/commentary, topic sentence for paragraph 2, evidence 1&2, analysis/commentary
HWK: study Group 15; read for AR – due 3/17
Warm-up: independent review for quizKnowsys Group 14 Quiz