In Milestone 4, you will begin the research for your argument paper. This argument paper will focus on YOUR culture and how it has made you the person you are. Because this is an argument paper, you will argue that your life would be extremely different if you were not a part of this culture. We will focus on conducting research and how to evaluate the creditability and validity of information. We will also learn how to organize our thoughts and evidence to help support them. The types of websites you are looking for are ones that will help you understand your culture and the possible effects they have on who you are today.
Step 1: Read the House on Mango Street pages 72-88. If you would like to follow along with the audio, watch the video below titled Mangoi 72-89
Step 2: Open and make a copy of the document located to the right.
Step 3: Complete the worksheet and turn in through Slate.
*Remember the performance task is the opportunity to show what you know and demonstrate you have mastered the content. Take your time and turn in your BEST work.
Step 1: Open and watch the video on the right about insightful commentary. Adding insightful commentary helps add your voice and further explain and expand on how the evidence works for your reason.
*Remember the performance task is the opportunity to show what you know and demonstrate you have mastered the content. Take your time and turn in your BEST work.
Before moving onto the next Milestone complete the following steps:
Open the Competency Dashboard in Slate.
Get your ELA credit slip.
Using the scores in the Competency Dashboard fill in your credit slip.
Conference with your teacher about your score and how that translates into a percentage.
If you are happy with your grade move onto the next Milestone. If you are unhappy revise a Performance task and resubmit. Once you are satisfied with your grade move onto the next Milestone.