August 7, 2018
Standard
RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective
selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Objective: I can cite strong evidence to support analysis of the American dream.
I can write explanatory texts to convey the idea of the American dream in connection to myself.
I can write explanatory texts to convey the idea of the American dream in connection to myself.
E.Q: What is your dream?
Starter:
Soundtrack
Throughout our lives, many of us find songs that resonate with our thoughts, emotions, feelings, etc.
Find THREE songs that represent your life at the current moment.
List out the artist's name and title of the song.
Then, provide a 2-3 sentence explanation as to why you picked that song to include on your personal soundtrack.
Once you complete your explanations, design an album cover for your soundtrack.
This should represent you and the songs.
We will share these to the class through a gallery walk.
First Block Soundtrack
Second Block Soundtrack
Third Block Soundtrack
First Block Soundtrack
Second Block Soundtrack
Third Block Soundtrack
Vocabulary:
Word:American Dream
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
(one of many)
Your Definition:
Activity: What is your initial opinion of the American Dream?
Activity
1. Google Folder Set Up
In your Google Drive, create a folder labeled Eng. III.
Then, create subfolders labeled:
Starters
Closures
Free Writes
Assignments
Vocabulary
You will complete 90% of your work within these folders.
Make sure that you share the entire folder with me at:
kregan.lec@lee.k12.nc.us
2. Big Idea: The American Dream
Article: What is the American Dream?
You will be chunked into three groups.
Each group is responsible for summarizing the information and selecting the most significant phrase or sentence from your assigned section. You will then share this information to the class.
Sections:
Introductory Information
Three Factors that Made the American Dream Possible
History of the American Dream.
Article: What is the American Dream?
You will be chunked into three groups.
Each group is responsible for summarizing the information and selecting the most significant phrase or sentence from your assigned section. You will then share this information to the class.
Sections:
Introductory Information
Three Factors that Made the American Dream Possible
History of the American Dream.
Video: What is the American Dream?
Song: American Oxygen- Rihanna
Discussion
What is your initial reaction/thoughts to the idea of the American dream based on the information shared today?
3. Writing Assignment
Your Dream
This is your first real piece of writing that will demonstrate your skills as a writer.
In your assignment folder, create a document labeled your dream.
In a half page, double spaced essay, explain what your dream is.
Consider what your goals and dreams are, and explain what you believe is your American Dream.
This is your first real piece of writing that will demonstrate your skills as a writer.
In your assignment folder, create a document labeled your dream.
In a half page, double spaced essay, explain what your dream is.
Consider what your goals and dreams are, and explain what you believe is your American Dream.
Closure:
How does your dream reflect ideas discussed in class?
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