Brainstorming

September 11, 2019

RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text

W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

Obj: I can determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over time.

I can argue the theme and support my claim with evidence. 

Starter

Write a five sentence reflection based on the quality and ideas discussed in the seminar from yesterday.

Vocabulary 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech; Noun

Dictionary Definition: The theme of a literary work is a salient abstract idea that emerges from the treatment of its subject matter

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a universal theme. 

Activity

1.  Final Project 

Complete the brainstorming handout to determine which two texts you will use for your essay.

Make sure to fill out the handout based on four of the five texts we have read this unit.

Every part of the handout should have information!

If you do not finish, this is for homework.

I will be checking these tomorrow.

When you finish, work on something quietly. 

Rough Draft due September 17.

Final Draft due September 20.

Closure

Which two texts are you leaning towards using.