Monday
I Do..
1. Introduce Step 9: Argument.
2. State the objectives:
SW...
·
recognize the point the author is
making...
·
decide if the author's support is relevant....
·
decide if the author's support is adequate....
first, in everyday arguments and then in textbook
material.
We do...
Students are using the
Two-Column Notes strategy while the teacher lectures.
A. The Basics of Argument: Point and Support.
1. The point and support of
an argument.
B. Relevant Support
1. Relevant Support in
Paragraphs.
C. Adequate Support
1
Argument in Textbook Writing
2
A final Note
Time is allotted to complete the summary and practice using
the notes as study guide.
You do...
1. Practice 1 - 4, pages 365
2. (1-3) sentence summary
3.Optional: Watch Brightstorm Video: ACT Tips
Tuesday
1. Review responses to Chapter 9: Practices 1 - 4
2. Watch Brightstorm Video: ACT Strategies (5:41)
3. Day 1:
Practice 1 (approx. 40 mins.)
IDo
Review strategies:
1.
Blurbs.
2.
LQ - How many line questions (1 - 40)?
3.
KW- How many Key Words?
4.
LOD - Letter of the day
5.
1st & 2nd Sweep
We Do
1. Select (a) or (b).
a. Prose Fiction AND Humanities +
1 Science
b. Social Science AND Natural
Science + 1 Arts/Literature.
2. Use "letter of the day" on the 4th
passage.
3.Time permitting, go back to the 4th passage and answer
all the easy questions.
You Do
Take a full practice test with no time
constraints, with all study helps - “open book."Take your time
with questions, focusing on applying strategies.
Wednesday
(Opt) Video: Conflicting Viewpoints
Group 1 - Day 2 : Practice 2 (35
mins.)
1. Review responses to Day 1: ACT Practice.
2. Students will take a full practice test with time constraints,
with all guides “open book.”
Group 2:
Review, Chapter 9
Group 3:
TP Online Learning Center
Thursday - Early Release
Group 1- Day 3: Practice
3 (35 mins.)
1. Review responses to Day 2: ACT Practice.
2. Students will take a full practice test with
no open materials and with time limits.
OR
Group 2:
TP Online Learning Center
Group 3:
Review, Chapter 9
Friday
Groups 2 & 3
Collaborize Classroom Activity
Group 1
(Students taking the ACT on Saturday.)
1. Review responses to Day 3: ACT Practice.
2. Students take a full practice test with
no open materials and with time limits.
3. Results reviewed in class.
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