Content Objective: I can write clear, structured arguments using relevant textual evidence. 
Language Objective: I will write the body paragraphs of my argument paper. 

Agenda:

• You will be spending today's period writing the body paragraphs of your argument paper. 
  
• Before you begin writing your body paragraphs, address any feedback given to you on your opening paragraph. 
  
• Make sure to add your body paragraphs to the same document that your opening is in. Share with Ms. Floch once you are done to receive feedback.  
  
• Check out this sample argument paper for reference. 
• Note: each paragraph needs to contain at least one piece of evidence from your research that supports your claim and you have to explain how this evidence supports your claim. 

Assignments: 

• Address feedback on your opening paragraph
• Write body paragraphs of your paper

Content Objective: I can write clear, structured arguments using relevant textual evidence.
Language Objective: I can write an effective introductory hook to my argument paper. 


Agenda: 
1. Read the latest issue of The Warrior Ledger for 15 minutes. 

2. Write a short Letter to the Editor with your feedback on this month's issue. 

3. Review: MLA Format, Sample First Page

4. Opening Paragraph Requirements

5. Begin writing your opening paragraph. Make sure to share it with Ms. Floch so you can get feedback on it while you are working on it. 


Assignments: 

• Letter to the Editor
• Opening paragraph(s) for your argument paper

Content Objective: I can write clear, structured arguments using relevant textual evidence to support my claim. 
Language Objective: I will conduct research, and create an outline and a Works Cited page for my argument paper. 
Agenda: 
1. Read your quarter 2 book for 10 minutes. 

2. Reading Journal: 
What is the tone of your book?
Is it sincere/distinctive?

3. Daily Dose of Grammar: 
Correct the following sentence:
According to an article in the Salt Lake Tribune “temperatures have been at a record high this winter”. 

4. Review: Argument Paper Assignment and Rubric. 

5. If you haven't yet, check off your argument paper topic with Ms. Floch

6. Finish your research for your paper. 

7. Use the links to your sources to create your Works Cited page. 
See an example of a Works Cited page here. 
Use easybib.com to help you create your citations. 
Note: You still have to double-check that your citations contain all necessary information and are formatted correctly. 

8. Once you have created your Works Cited page, create your outline for your paper. It should contain the following: 

• Hook/Introduction: an interesting fact or quote from your research
• Body Paragraph 1-3: Evidence (quotes) from your research to support your claim (at least three quotes, one per paragraph). 
• Rebuttal: Counter-arguments and how you are going to refute them. 
• Conclusion: Restating of your claim/summary/call to action

9. Be ready to begin writing your paper next period. 

Assignments: 

• Reading Journal and Grammar
• Argument topic and research
• Bibliography
• Outline

Content Objective: I can write clear, structured arguments using relevant textual evidence. 
Language Objective: I will evaluate sample argument papers against a rubric and synthesize my own argument topic. 

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Read your Quarter 2 book for 15 minutes. 

2. Reading Journal: 
Let’s look at internal consistency!
Do the separate parts of the story contribute to the whole?
Does the author play by the rules he/she creates?

3. Daily Dose of Grammar: 
Change the bullet points to make sure they are parallel, that is, in this case, all start with a verb.

For Aardvark, a vacation involves

• attending lectures
  
• books
  
• many trips to famous destinations

4. View Argument Paper Assignment and Schedule 

5. Argument Structure presentation

6. Read through one of the following sample argument papers: 

• Regulate Use of Cell Phones
• Online Monitoring: A Threat to Employee Privacy in a Wired Workplace
• Performance Enhancement through Biotechnology Has No Place in Sports
• School Choice: An Unwise Option
• Single Parents Struggle

Evaluate these papers against your Argument Paper Rubric. List any particular strengths you see in the paper you selected and list items they could improve on. 

7. Jigsaw discussion: each group will briefly talk about their paper's particular strengths and weaknesses and make suggestions on how to improve it. Make sure you are using the rubric as a basis for your comments. 

8. Generate your argument topic and claim. Keep in mind that your claim has to include both the topic you chose AND your position on this topic. 

9. Begin researching your topic. 

10. Exit Ticket: 
List one counter-argument someone could make to counter your claim.
What makes this counter-argument valid?
How are you going to refute it?

Assignments: 

• Reading Journal and Grammar
• Argument Paper Evaluation
• Argument topic, claim, and beginning of research

Content Objective: I can write structured arguments using relevant textual evidence.
Language Objective: I will reflect on and analyze central themes in Into the Wild.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Read your Quarter 2 book for 15 minutes.

2. Reading Journal, write for 5 minutes: 
Do you appreciate the way your book is written? 
Does the author use vivid and beautiful language?
Is the author’s style interesting and captivating?

3. Daily Dose of Grammar: 
Which of the following is not a fragment?

1. The cat with nine lives.
   
2. Super!
   
3. Although he fell 20 feet.

4. Write for 10 minutes on how "Return to the Wild" changed your perspective on what happened to Chris McCandless. 

5. What are some things the documentary and Into the Wild do NOT address that may have been a factor in Chris McCandless’ decision to leave and his ultimate death? 

6. What does or doesn’t make documentaries like "Return to the Wild" make a credible source when looking at what motivated Chris McCandless?

7. Brainstorm and list 5 criteria: What makes a source credible? 

8. Click on and complete ITW Themes Assignment. 

9. Write down any unanswered questions you still have about Into the Wild. 

10. Exit Ticket: 
Take 10 minutes to write on the following: Would you label Chris McCandless a hero, somebody to be admired, or a fool, who made many tragic mistakes? Is Chris somebody to be admired or somebody who should be pitied for his foolish mistakes?
Explain your thoughts thoroughly.

Assignments:

• Reading Journal and Grammar
• Reflection on "Return to the Wild" 
• Notes on "What makes a source credible?"
• ITW Themes Assignment
• Exit Ticket

Content Objective: I can write clear, structured arguments using textual evidence. 
Language Objective: I will analyze and compare nonfiction texts in different genres.

Agenda: 
1. Read your Quarter 2 book for 15 minutes. 

2. Reading Journal: 
Evaluate the dialogue in your book. Is it realistic? Do people actually talk this way or does it seem fake or stilted?

3. Daily Dose of Grammar: 
Which sentence is correct? 

1. Yes I do believe that this is the correct answer. 
   
2. No, I don’t think this is right. 
   
3. Oh maybe the other one is right after all.

4. Watch PBS Documentary Return to the Wild
While watching, take notes on the different perspectives this documentary introduces. 

5. Discuss how this documentary changed your perspectives on what motivated Chris. 
Which points in the documentary are contradicting each other? 

6. Exit Ticket: 
How did the documentary change your perspective on Chris McCandless and his motivation? 
Why do you think Chris’ story fascinated so many people worldwide? 

Assignments: 

• Reading Journal and Grammar
• "Return to the Wild" Notes
• Exit Ticket Reflection

Content Objective: I can write clear, structured arguments using textual evidence. 
Language Objective: I will analyze Maya Angelou's "Alone" and compare and contrast it with Chris McCandless' character in Into the Wild. 
Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Read your Quarter 2 book for 10 minutes. 

2. Reading Journal: 
Does your book’s story have believable outcomes or do some of them or parts of them not make sense?

3. Daily Dose of Grammar: 
Which sentence is correct?

1. If you have any questions let me know. 
   
2. Let me know if you have any questions. 
   
3. If you have any questions, let me know.

4. Take Into the Wild Vocab Quiz on Chapters 1-4. (You will complete this on paper; if you missed this, make an appointment with Ms. Floch to retake the quiz.)

5. Complete Chris McCandless and the Theme of Social Sensitivity worksheet within your group. Add any notes from your group or in-class discussion. 

6. Listen to, then read the poem "Alone" by Maya Angelou. 

• After reading it, copy/paste the poem into your GoogleDoc. Then, mark each instance where the poem introduces a new thought with a horizontal line. In your GoogleDoc, click on the line that marks the beginning of a change in thought, then click on  "Insert", then on "Horizontal Line". 
• Briefly summarize what each section is about to the right of the section. 
  
• Share and compare the section you marked off and how you summarized them in your group
• With your group, create a summary of what the poem is about
• How does the poem relate to Into the Wild? 
• How do you think Chris McCandless feels about the issue discussed in this poem? 
• Re-write this poem from Chris McCandless' PoV 

7. Exit Ticket: 
How do you think Chris McCandless would have responded to reading Maya Angelou’s “Alone” during his expedition into the Alaska wilderness? 

Assignments: 

• Reading Journal and Grammar
• Take Vocab Quiz
• Social Sensitivity Assignment
• Maya Angelou "Alone" annotations
• "Alone" re-write