Tuesday,+September+24

Today's Learning Objective
Students will evaluate writing that analyzes purpose using specific text evidence.

Bell Work: The Delayed Adjective
Toni Morrison, //Beloved//
 * 1) Write the model sentence and underline the delayed adjectives.
 * MODEL: They ate like men, ravenous and intent.**

2. Combine the list of sentences to imitate the model. a. They sang like angels. b. The angels were pure. c. And the angels were sweet.

3. Write your own imitation of the model.

Breaking Down the PEE Paragraph Responses
Understanding the Rubric

Breaking Down the 4 Point Scale

Read student responses. As a class, look for and mark the point, evidence, and explanation in each. What makes these

successful?

Using 3 different colors of colored pencil, mark your POINT, EVIDENCE, and EXPLANATION.

Reading and Thinking about Traditions
Read the article provided that examines gender roles in America today. Annotate as you read. Complete a chart like the following with at least 5 pieces of text evidence and your reactions. Think about the expectations in your family and in your culture. How do these ideas compair?
 * === Read (Text Detail) === || === React! (Your Thoughts!) === ||

This article and its ideas will be part of our first Socratic circle and our next blog post.

 * __You don't have to finish this for homework. We will finish this tomorrow in class.__**