Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Catcher Essay Day 1

DO NOW:  Please import (into Notability) “Catcher Essay” and read through the first few pages.


LEARNING TARGET: I will have a strong start to my essay outline.


LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:
  • I have chosen an essay topic that I am interested in and understand.
  • I have used the checklist to self-evaluate my thesis statement.
  • I know how to find good supporting details for my essay.


AGENDA:
  1. DO NOW:
  2. ORB
  3. Share homework write ups
  4. Import “Catcher Essay” - Review and discuss steps 1-4
  5. Student working time:
    • Step 2: Choose your topic
    • Create a new document in Google Drive called “Catcher Essay”
    • Step 3: Write your thesis statement
    • Get your thesis statement approved by Ms. Santiago
    • Begin Step 4: collect supporting evidence
  6. Summarizer: check look-fors


HW: Create a document in Drive called “Catcher Essay.” In your essay document, type your name, your thesis statement, and at least five supporting details with citations.

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