Content Objective: Students will compare and contrast a work in multiple genres. 
Language Objective: Students will compare the novel The Book Thief to its movie adaptation. 
Agenda: 
1.) Bell Work: Read The Book Thief for 15 minutes. 
2.) After reading, write a short review of what you have read of the novel, including the following: 

• What did you like/dislike about the book?
  
• What was something new you learned in the book?
  
• What did you think about the style Zusak wrote the book in?
  
• How did it challenge you as a reader?

3.) We will be watching the beginning of the movie adaptation of the book in class. While watching, take notes of the similarities and differences that you see between the book and the movie. 
4.) After watching, answer the following questions: 
      1.) What are some differences you noticed between the book and the movie?
      2.) What did you think of the way Death was portrayed in the movie?
      3.) How is the movie trying to create authenticity?
      4.) What parts of the book are left out in the movie?
      5.) Which medium was easier to follow and understand, the movie or the book? Why?
Assignments: 

• Bell Work / Response
• Comparison Questions

Content Objective: Students will evaluate and reflect on their writing. 
Language Objective: Students will write a reflection on their argument papers and update their ePortfolios.

Agenda: 
1.) Bell Work: Read The Book Thief for 15 minutes. After reading, answer the following questions: 

• Briefly summarize what you read. 
• List two main details that stood out to you. Explain why they stood out to you. 
• Make a connection to what you read. 
• Make a contrast to what you read. 
• List two questions you still have after reading. 

2.) Get your argument essay back from Ms. Floch; consider feedback notes for revision and to address in your reflection. 
3.) General feedback on papers: make sure that all of your sentences are clear, your paragraphs are focused and that you cite your sources. 
4.) Write a reflection on your argument paper (about 150-200 words) Consider the following questions for your reflection: 

• Briefly summarize your argument. What where some of your main arguments for your position?
  
• What kind of research and background info factored into the writing of your argument paper?
  
• What were some difficulties you encountered in researching and writing your paper?
  
• What were some of the strengths of your paper?
  
• What were some of the weaknesses of your paper?
  
• How would you improve/revise this paper and how would you change your approach if you did it again?
  
• What skills did you learn from this assignment?

5.) Update your ePortfolio with your essay and the reflection you just wrote. Remember to "Publish" your changes. 
6.) After publishing, fill out the Portfolio URL form if you have NOT already sent me your link. 

Assignments: 

• Bell Work
• Reflection
• Portfolio URL Form (only if I do NOT have your portfolio link yet!)

Content Objective: Students will conclude and review their argument papers. 
Language Objective: Students will write a conclusion, peer review, proof read and edit their argument papers. 
Agenda:
1.) Finish your paper. Check the handout for Do's and Don't's for your conclusion. 
2.) Proof read your paper at least twice. 
3.) Have at least two other people read your paper. 
4.) Revise your essay based on your feedback. 
5.) Proof read again. 
6.) Check your Works Cited page to make sure it's formatted correctly.
7.) Print, staple and turn in your paper. 
Assignments: 

• turn in printed-off argument paper
• turn in any late/make up work

Content Objective: Students will effectively introduce and start their argument essays.
Language Objective: Students will write introduction hooks and first paragraphs of their argument essays. 

Agenda: 
1.) Bell Work: Read The Book Thief for 15 minutes. 
2.) After reading, answer the following questions: 

• Summarize in one sentence what you just read.
• List two main details and explain why you think they are important. 
• Why do you think Zusak is using a lot of colloquial German phrases and names throughout this novel? 

3.) Check out my Argument Rubric here to see what your essays will be graded on. Your paper should be between 700 and 900 words. Remember to cite your sources!
4.) Start writing your introduction and beginning paragraphs of your main body. Try to get about 200 words into your paper today. To see what you should include in your introduction and how to structure your main body paragraphs, click here. 
5.) If you need help with MLA Format, click here. For help formatting your Works Cited page, click here. Use this MLA Citation Generator to correctly format your sources. 

Assignments: 

• Bell Work
• Introduction and first paragraphs of the main body

Content Objective: Students will be able to research, outline and write a works cited page for their argument paper. 
Language Objective: Students will finish their research, write an outline and a Works Cited page for their argument papers. 
Agenda: 
1.) Article of the Week: Read The Warrior Ledger for about 15 minutes. After reading, write about what you thought was the most newsworthy article you read and which one was the least newsworthy. Explain your response. 
2.) Your argument paper will need to be formatted in MLA format. Check this link for the correct way to format MLA style.
3.) After finishing your research (remember, you must have at least five credible sources), begin compiling your outline. Find more info about what your outline should look like here. 
4.) After outlining, compile your Works Cited page. Find examples and instructions on how to format your Works Cited Page here. 
5.) Finish up your research, compile your outline and Works Cited Page. 
Assignments:

• Bell Work: Warrior Ledger Response
• Finish research notes
• Outline
• Works Cited Page

Content Objectives: Students will be able to analyze and apply two different argument structures. 
Language Objectives: Students will write about an argument they have had before and draft two different introductions for their argument. 
Agenda: 
1.) Bell Work: SSR The Book Thief
2.) After reading for 15 minutes, answer the following questions: 

• Summarize what you have read in one sentence. 
• What are two details that stood out to you in your reading? Why did they stand out to you?
• Describe Liesel's relationship to both Hans and Rosa Hubermann. Why do you think Zusak chose to write her relationship to her foster parents this way? 
• Which sentence is correct?

             a) Him looking cool mattered less to his mother than to him.
             b) His looking cool mattered less to his mother than to him.
             c) He looking cool mattered less to his mother than to him.
3.) Watch Monty Python's "The Argument Clinic" to refresh your memory on what an argument is not.  Obviously, you need a bit more than just hurling insults or saying "no" to form a coherent argument. Your argument needs: 

• a clear introduction and hook: give your audience/reader context and set the stage for what you are about to discuss
• claims: you need to know what you are actually arguing about; arguments to show your side
• counter-claims: not only will you need to anticipate counter-arguments, you should be prepared and able to refute them as they come up. 
• Credibility: make sure you back your argument with valid arguments from research and credible sources; your argument can't just come out of your own head
• Conclusion: even the most well-argued point needs to be wrapped up somehow; you want to close with a clear call to action

4.) You all have had arguments with your family or friends. Fill out a Four-Square Argument Chart, outlining your side of your argument/your parent's/friend's side, what they would say to your arguments and how you would respond to them. 
5.) Highlight or circle the most convincing argument on your side and your parent's/friend's most convincing counter-argument; this is what you should build up to and what your challenge will be to refute. 
6.) After figuring out your and their strongest argument points, you need to figure out how to set the stage to your argument. There are two ways to doing this: 
One, you could start with your side of the story and point out what the problem is from your point of view. 
Two, you could turn around and start out with one of their arguments and then lead into your issue with this. 
7.) Draft two different introductions for your argument and turn it in with your bell work and your four-square argument chart. 
8.) Decide on a topic for your argument paper. We will spend the next two periods researching and outlining your argument papers. 
Assignments: 

• Bell Work
• Four-Square Argument Chart 
• Rough draft of two introductions to your argument