Essential Question: How do I know what do when writing a Research Paper?
CCSS RI.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.
Do Now Journal #__: Create list of Do's and Dont's regarding writing of the research paper. For example: DO put the period AFTER the in-text citation. DO NOT put a URL in an in-text citation.
Activities:
1.Generate a class list of Do's and Dont's in regards to Research Papers and Essays
2.Revise using Do/Dont list
3. IF YOU ARE READY....Socratic Prep...
Describe one thing you can do to have a successful Soc. Sem...think preparation, planning, mindset. etc
Day 2 of 3
Essential Question: How do we propel and sustain conversations?
CCSS.SL.9-10.1.C -Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
1. Do Now: Journal #25: Write 3 of the questions for the Soc. Sem.
2. Activities:
a. Independent Reading Due
b. Share out and Prepare more answers for possible Soc. Sem. questions
c. Socratic Seminar with your partner and an assigned partnership = 4 speakers + "Hot Seat"
3. Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now. List one more thing you can do to have a successful Soc. Sem.
Day 3 of 3
Essential Question: How do we converse politely and thoughtfully?
CCSS.SL.9-10.1.D -Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
CCSS.SL.9-10.1.D -Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
2. Activities:
a. Journal Check (peer 1st then teacher) and Book Check
b. Socratic Seminar with randomly drawn participants
3. Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now and answer: What did you learn about yourself from doing the Soc. Sem.?
HW: Have your new Independent Reading Book upon return from Winter Break. Product will be due in class on Day 3 of Week 7.
