Due 2/28/20 by the start of class - Thesis and Topic Statements (10 points)
Due 3/31/20 by the start of class - American Author Independent Reading Work (50 points)
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Learning Target - I will refine my ability to write a clear thesis and topic statements.
Task # 1 - Thesis & Topic Statements Submission - Please open your Writing 2 document, copy the form below and fill in either your Survival essay thesis and topic statements OR your satirical paintings thesis and 3 topic statements. Submit your document to the Thesis & Topic Statements #1 assignment in Schoooooooooooooooooooooooology.
2/28/2020 - Thesis & Topic Statements
Thesis
TS #1:
TS#2:
TS#3:
Task #2 - Friday Performance Task - Here is another chance to practice your thesis and topic statements. On your Writing 2 document, answer the question below with a thesis and topic statements.
What do you love most in life and why?
Task #3 - Successful Society Discussion Makeup/Vote - If you didn’t already post yesterday’s thesis and topic statements, please do so now. This will guarantee your Speaking & Listening points for this week.
Also, take a moment to list out your class top 3 elements of a successful society. Take a quick vote on the order of importance. Post this to the website!!!!
2/27/2020 - Successful Society Discussion
What is the most important element of a society that determines its success?
American Voices Independent Read & Assessment Reminder - For this next unit, you will have the freedom to select any novel written by an American author. Make sure you understand the requirements and pick up the parent permission form or review it online.
Requirements:
- Appropriate Novel written by an American author (200 page “minimum”)
- Active Reading Journal that proves your ability to identify theme, analyze characterization, evaluate language and harvest meaningful CDs (4 entries minimum from beginning to end of the novel)
- Four 2 CD responses (1 on theme, 1 on characterization, 1 on language, 1 self selected)
- Final Creative Presentation (this can be done in groups or individually...depending on your novel)
- Self-Generated Essay Prompts
Homework Tips - None!!!! You all rocked it this week.