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Objective Goal - Write an essay demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Bill of Rights by using contemporary examples of two of these amendments in action.
What does that mean?
I want a properly formatted, grammatically correct 300 to 500 word essay. You will choose two of the Bill of Rights. For each one, explain the amendment, explain why it was added to the Constitution, and explain why it is relevant today by giving a contemporary (modern, current) example of the amendment in action. You will also want to include why you chose these two over the other eight.
IEP/504 Modification: Select one amendment.
Enrichment: Show how the two amendments complement one another.
Monday
Complete writing prompt.
Write sentences that describe the two amendments you chose and why they are of interest to you. Be sure to relate them to you in an authentic way.
Notetaking and Organizing Your Thoughts
Select or create a graphic organizer for your essay. It will have two main sections – one for each amendment. What will you need to add? Look at the directions for guidance.
https://www.flocabulary.com/note-taking-methods/
Types of Notetaking Methods – Cornell, Outlining, Mind mapping
Make a list of keywords and phrases of what you will use to find online information.
Source Evaluation Continued
https://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/sherry_hughes/home/links
Find one of the Source Evaluation Checklists to use for your research in the Writing Resources Folder.
Tuesday
Complete writing prompt.
Writing Prompt
Tell about the best introduction you ever received. What was great about it? What was the worst? What made it bad?
Work on improving your introduction, conclusion, and transitions.
Introductions- You never get a second chance to make a first impression…unless the person has amnesia. Good luck with that.
Conclusions- Alls well that ends well.
Transitions - What are they good for?
See the Writing Resources Folders on the Links page.
Introductory-paragraphs.ppt
Introductory-paragraphs.ppt
Hooking the Reader Powerpoint.ppt
Hooking the Reader Powerpoint.ppt
Powerpoint-Intro-and-conclusions-ppt.ppt
Powerpoint-Intro-and-conclusions-ppt.ppt
Use the suggestions from the presentations to improve the introduction and conclusion of your essay.
Organize your notes, and work on your introduction.
Wednesday
Complete writing prompt.
What hook are you using for your introduction?
Perfect: Composition
Students discover how to grab readers' attention, write clear thesis statements, create outlines, develop convincing arguments, and present clinching conclusions. (Video)
Work on improving your introduction, conclusion, and transitions.
Introductions- You never get a second chance to make a first impression…unless the person has amnesia. Good luck with that.
Conclusions- Alls well that ends well.
Transitions - What are they good for?
You should have your research complete, identified the hook you will use, and have the thesis/topic statement complete for your essay.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt.
1. Reply and paste your introduction into my email.
2. Complete the Bill of Rights Jigsaw.
Cut out the descriptions.
Glue them to the correct number.
Signal the teacher you are ready.
First pod to get the matches correct wins!
DON'T CUT OUT THE NUMBERS!!!
Both tasks must be completed by all pod members.
Complete writing prompt.
Give some examples of things you can do to make your introduction more interesting. What is your personal favorite and why?
Transitions - What are they good for?
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/transitions/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/574/
Continue Essay.
Write a properly formatted, grammatically correct 300 to 500 word essay. You will choose two of the Bill of Rights. For each one, explain the amendment, explain why it was added to the Constitution, explain why it is relevant today by giving a contemporary (modern, current) example of the amendment in action. You will also want to include why you chose these two over the other eight.
Enrichment: Show how the two amendments complement one another. ( If you are really feeling devious, try to find an example of how the two amendments contradict or undermine one another.)
IEP/504 Modification: Select one amendment.
Friday
Library Visit
Complete writing prompt.
What is your topic/thesis statement?
Transitions - What are they good for?
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/transitions/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/574/
Continue Essay.
Write a properly formatted, grammatically correct 300 to 500 word essay. You will choose two of the Bill of Rights. For each one, explain the amendment, explain why it was added to the Constitution, explain why it is relevant today by giving a contemporary (modern, current) example of the amendment in action. You will also want to include why you chose these two over the other eight.
Enrichment: Show how the two amendments complement one another. ( If you are really feeling devious, try to find an example of how the two amendments contradict or undermine one another.)
IEP/504 Modification: Select one amendment.
FIRST DRAFT DUE MONDAY.
Peer Review - Analyzing and evaluating a friend or partner's writing is a helpful exercise. Learn how to give suggestions about style, structure, and grammar for an essay about the first known civilization of Nubia. (Video)
Peer review - How can I help?
Complete a peer review of a partner’s essay. You may use one of the forms below, or find one of a similar quality to complete.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/Editing%20Checklist.pdf
http://jimmiescollage.com/downloads/writing/peer-editing.pdf
Peer review - How can I help?
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/Editing%20Checklist.pdf
http://jimmiescollage.com/downloads/writing/peer-editing.pdf
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