Benchmark 4/28

April 28, 2017

E.Q: Demonstrate skills developed throughout the entire semester.

Obj: I can demonstrate skills developed throughout the entire semester.

Starter: 

This is the LAST benchmark of the semester!!

Create a realistic goal for yourself.

State what you would like to score and why you selected that as your optimal score.

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 4/28

There are 20 multiple choice questions and 1 free response.

They all deal with skills taught throughout the semester and you must answer all of them.

Remember, you need to earn a minimum score of an 80% or complete remediation.

The remediation will be posted next Friday.

This is due Friday, May 5.

These benchmarks must be completed with me!

If you do not finish today then you must pick a time to come in and finish.

Good Luck!

Closure: 

Reflecting on the benchmark which questions were the easiest for you? the hardest?  Why?

This will help prepare us for our 10 day review.

American Dream Debate

April 27, 2017

E.Q: Debate whether or not the American dream is dead or alive.

Support yourself with facts from outside sources.

Articulate your ideas in a polite and respectful manner.

Obj: I can debate whether or not the American dream is dead or alive.

I can support myself with facts from outside sources.

I can articulate my ideas in a polite and respectful manner.

Starter: 

Read the article Debate Tips and Tricks.

Use these tips to help you present your argument during the debate.

Vocabulary:

Word: Debate

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Your Definition: 

Activity: State what side of the argument you are on and why.

Activity: 

1.  Debate

Debate Format

7 minutes to work together to prepare opening statement.

6 minute Position Presentation - Alive

6 minute Position Presentation - Dead

5 minute Work Period

4 minute Rebuttal - Dead

4 minute Rebuttal – Alive

3 minute Work Period

2 minute Response - Alive

2 minute Response - Dead

3 minute Work Period

2 minute Position Summary - Dead

2 minute Position Summary - Alive

2. Debate Reflection

Evaluate how well you defended your position in the debate.

Consider how clearly and concisely you presented argument.

Think about how often your referred to outside sources.

Determine if you were you able to rebuttal the other sides argument.

Reflect on how you used your voice to express ideas.

Lastly, which side do you believe genuinely won and why?

3. Time Remaining.

Look over your argumentative essay.

Based on the ideas expressed today is there anything you would like to add?

Make any revisions that would strengthen your essay.

Closure:

Do you think the debate was a success today?

Explain why.

MLA

April 26, 2017

E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

Research the topic to support your claim.

Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Organize your ideas in cohesive paragraphs.

Give feedback to your peers.

Properly use MLA  format.

Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

I can research the topic to support my claim.

I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

I can organize my ideas into cohesive paragraphs.

I can give feedback to my peers.

I can properly use MLA format.

Starter: 

Complete the MLA Google Form.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Counter-Claim

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an opposing claim

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed: 

Pizza is the best food ever.

According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).

Word: Refute

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition:  to prove wrong by argument or evidence :  show to be false or erroneous

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Refute the counter-claim from above.

Activity: 

1.  MLA format

Together we will review:

In-Text Citations

Works Cited Page Basics

Works Cited Page: Books

Works Cited Page: Online Sources

2.  Peer Edit

Feedback is always helpful for improving a piece of writing.

You will have TWO people review your essay and complete the form.

Make sure that you are giving critical feedback and elaborating when it is appropriate.

3.  Revisions!

 American Dream Argumentative Lit Analysis

Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.

Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.

Use the graphic organizer to help you.  This is a requirement for your writing process.  

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Reminder

Entire final draft due on Friday, April 28.

Additional Helpful Resources

How to Create a Powerful Argumentative Outline

MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

Closure:

What was the most helpful feedback from the peer edit?

Why was it so beneficial?

Peer Edit

April 24 & 25, 2017

E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

Research the topic to support your claim.

Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Organize your ideas in cohesive paragraphs.

Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

I can research the topic to support my claim.

I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

I can organize my ideas into cohesive paragraphs.

Starter: 

Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern for your rough draft if you still need to peer edit.

You will share this with your partner when you peer edit for additional feedback.

IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED BOTH PEER EDITs create a plus and delta for yourself so far.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Counter-Claim

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an opposing claim

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed: 

Pizza is the best food ever.

According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).

Word: Refute

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition:  to prove wrong by argument or evidence :  show to be false or erroneous

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Refute the counter-claim from above.

Activity: 

1.  Peer Edit

Feedback is always helpful for improving a piece of writing.

You will have TWO people review your essay and complete the form.

Make sure that you are giving critical feedback and elaborating when it is appropriate.

2.  Revisions!

 American Dream Argumentative Lit Analysis

Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.

Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.

Use the graphic organizer to help you.  This is a requirement for your writing process.  

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Reminder

Entire final draft due on Friday, April 28.

Additional Helpful Resources

How to Create a Powerful Argumentative Outline

MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

Closure:

What was the most helpful feedback from the peer edit?

Why was it so beneficial?

Constructing Essay

April 21, 2017

E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

Research the topic to support your claim.

Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Organize your ideas in cohesive paragraphs.

Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

I can research the topic to support my claim.

I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

I can organize my ideas into cohesive paragraphs.

Starter: 

Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern for your rough draft so far.  

We will go over this together.

Answer this at GoFormative
Quick Code:

KHHV364

Vocabulary: 

Word: Counter-Claim

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an opposing claim

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed: 

Pizza is the best food ever.

According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).

Word: Refute

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition:  to prove wrong by argument or evidence :  show to be false or erroneous

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Refute the counter-claim from above.

Activity: 

1.  American Dream Argumentative Lit Analysis

Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.

Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.

Use the graphic organizer to help you.  This is a requirement for your writing process.  

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Reminder

Entire rough draft due Monday, April 24.

Additional Helpful Resources

How to Create a Powerful Argumentative Outline

MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

Closure:

What do you still  need to complete to have the rough draft finished by Monday?

Constructing your Essay

April 20, 2017

E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

Research the topic to support your claim.

Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Organize your ideas in cohesive paragraphs.

Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

I can research the topic to support my claim.

I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

I can organize my ideas into cohesive paragraphs.

Starter: 

Create a S.M.A.R.T goal for yourself in terms of constructing your essay.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Counter-Claim

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an opposing claim

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed: 

Pizza is the best food ever.

According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).

Word: Refute

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition:  to prove wrong by argument or evidence :  show to be false or erroneous

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Refute the counter-claim from above.

Activity: 

1.  American Dream Argumentative Lit Analysis

Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.

Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.

Use the graphic organizer to help you.  This is a requirement for your writing process.  

We will meet one on one today to review the ideas you have put together.

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Reminder

Entire rough draft due Monday, April 24.

Additional Helpful Resources

How to Create a Powerful Argumentative Outline

MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

Closure

What parts of the graphic organizer were the most helpful?  Why?

What do you still need to complete?

Graphic Organizer

April 19, 2017

E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

Research the topic to support your claim.

Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.

I can research the topic to support my claim.

I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Starter: 

At this point you have had two days to research your topic.

What are THREE resources you are definitely going to you use to support your argument?

Give a one sentence explanation for each resource you are using.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Counter-Claim

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an opposing claim

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed: 

Pizza is the best food ever.

According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).

Word: Refute

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition:  to prove wrong by argument or evidence :  show to be false or erroneous

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Refute the counter-claim from above.

Activity: 

1.  American Dream Argumentative Lit Analysis

Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.

If you need to continue researching, use 30 additional minutes to gather information.

Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.

Use the graphic organizer to help you.  This is a requirement for your writing process that should be worked on in class today.

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Reminder

Graphic Organizer due tomorrow, April 20.

Additional Helpful Resources

How to Create a Powerful Argumentative Outline

MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

Closure

What parts of the graphic organizer were the most helpful?  Why?

What do you still need to complete?