Unit 5: The Power of Voice
Week of 3/7/16
Essential Questions
- What patterns of social injustice does history repeat?
- How can I create change?
- How do I utilize a variety of sources representing multiple perspectives in order to purposefully choose and defend a position?
- How can I use my unique perspective to persuade a global audience?
Monday, 3/7
In Class:
- Mini-Lesson: Review Engaging Introductions and Thesis Statements
- Begin thesis, thesis approved, begin Introduction
Skills of Focus:
- Engaging Introduction
- Thesis Statement
Homework:
- CCF#3 due by 8:00am Wednesday - you are exempt from this if you got a 25 on CCF #2
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 13 days between 2/29 and 3/25)
Tuesday, 3/8
In Class:
- Introduction Writing
- Thesis
Homework:
- Introduction and Thesis due 8:00am Wednesday
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 13 days between 2/29 and 3/25)
Wednesday, 3/9
In Class:
Skills of Focus:
- CCF #3 due by 8:00am
- Introduction and Outline
- Outline due EOP
Skills of Focus:
- Introduction
- Thesis
- Outline
Homework:
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 13 days between 2/29 and 3/25)
Thursday, 3/10
In Class:
- Mastery Stations 4 - Introduction Peer Review, Making Your Audience Care, Call to Action, Transitions, Evidence
Skills of Focus:
- Persuasive Writing
- Writing Transitions
- Evidence
Homework:
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 13 days between 2/29 and 3/25)
Friday, 3/11
In Class:
- Complete Mastery Stations 4 - Making Your Audience Care, Call to Action, Transitions, Evidence
Skills of Focus:
- Persuasive Writing
- Writing Transitions
- Evidence
Homework:
- Have a wonderful, safe Spring Break!