Tuesday,+December+10

Standards
9-10.WS.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claim(s) and create an organization that establishes clear relationship among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

‍ Bell Work: ACT Question of the Day
Read the passage and answer the ACT Question of the Day on your bellwork paper.

Writers' Workshop: Conclusions
What makes a good conclusion for an argumentative essay?

Drafting
Write first drafts

Homework

 * Finish your first draft!
 * The Te of Piglet journal and lit circle 2 is on Thursday! (Pre AP) (Regular English 10- Your independent reading journal is also due on Thursday!)
 * Don't forget that your essay for history/English is due to Mrs. Ginn on Wednesday!

Monday- Introductions- Writers' Workshop, drafting Tuesday- Drafting, review Tao of Pooh, writers' workshop- conclusions Wednesday- Editing, Independent Reading, review Tao of Pooh Thursday- Lit Circles, Journals due Friday- Typing
 * Weeks at a Glance:**

Monday- Review, **Essays Due!** 7th Period Exam Tuesday- 3rd and 4th Period Exams Wednesday- 5th and 6th Period Exams Thursday- 1st and 2nd Period Exams Friday- Make-up Day