September 12, 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
Having read all of these texts, what is your personal opinion on how much control of what happens in our lives do we actually control?
This should be 3-5 sentences
Vocabulary
Word: Argumentative Writing
Part of Speech; Noun
Dictionary Definition: nonfiction writing in which a writer establishes a strong position on a topic and develops it with paragraphs that support position with evidence.
Your Definition:
Activity: How confident do you feel writing an argumentative essay?
Activity
Organization
Based off your brainstorming chart, select two texts to analyze in your essay.
Using the Venn Diagram handout, compare and contrast your two sources.
You should include at least three bullets in each circle.
Refer to page 72 in your StudySync books for an example.
Thesis Statement
Read through pages 68 and 69 of your StudySync books.
Then, create your own working thesis.
Finish the activity by finding a partner to review your thesis.
Use the guiding questions for feedback:
How clearly did the writer state his or her central idea or claim?
Does the thesis statement clearly and effectively address the topic posed?
Does the statement clearly express the focus for the rest of the essay?
Rough Draft due September 17.
Final Draft due September 20.
Closure
What is your working thesis .
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