Thursday, April 24, 2014

4.24.14

Objective:
I can research my social justice topic, and evaluate the credibility of a source, using tone, bias, and author.
I can collect evidence (quote, paraphrase, summary) to answer a guiding research question that I have devised.
I can draft my thesis statement, including subject, claim, and summary of main points.
I can organize my essay into body paragraphs, capturing the progression of ideas through the evidence I've collected.

1.  Launch
    1a.  When you are finished, read your Lit Circle book
2.  The Making of a Girl
    2a.  Want to learn more?  Go to the GEMS website
3.  STATIONS!
     3a.  Finishing your research log (evaluating sources, gathering evidence)
     3b.  Finish your Expository Research Graphic Organizer (organizing evidence, writing commentary)
     3c.  Crafting your thesis statement
     3d.  Looking ahead:  Ms. G's Exemplar (final draft)
4.  Exit ticket


Resource Bank:
Homework:  Read your Lit Circle books -- your next Lit Circle will be May 2nd.


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