Thursday, March 14

WARM UP:

substantiate (v)  to verify, confirm
Can you substantiate your story as to where were 5th period?

TODAY:

J15 Independent Reading

• Read  (20 mins.) Take notes.
• Teacher will conference with small groups  (5 mins.) Take notes.
• Class Share (5 mins.) Take notes.
• Students should be taking notes through each step of the process
• 10 pts.

                               

Writing

Create a chart which lists the points A,B,C,D for 1,2,3

1. Juana's Experience    /    2. Adelina's Experience    /    3. My Experience

A. Important Dream/Hope

B. Obstacles/Fears 

C. Steps to Take

D. Support - friends/family

Once you have created a chart, take the information and write an essay which compares and contrasts your life experiences to those of the two women in the story.

Use the Block Format (ABCD points vs. ABCD points)

Introductory Paragraph

(include background, topic, and finally

thesis sentence with three subjects and four features)

Para #2 Subject 1___________

Topic sentence includes first subject listed

Feature A: _____________________________

Feature B: __________________________________

Feature C: __________________________________
Feature D:

Para #3 Subject 2:__________

Topic sentence includes next subject listed

Feature A: __________________________________

Feature B: ________________________________

Feature C: ________________________________

Para #4 Subject C: same process as above

Concluding paragraph includes a revised thesis sentence with different wording.

*Remember to use appropriate transitions, as well as TIED paragraph structure 

Must be in MLA Format

100 points. The chart is worth 15 points

Due date: Tuesday, March 26
 
Example Essay  using the Block Method

HOMEWORK:

Nope! Enjoy your three day weekend.