Wednesday, May 31st

Lesson Objectives - Students will then continue to work on their final Performance Task essay.

• Yesterday: Students will plan their essay and begin writing their introduction.  This introduction should include a "hook" and a thesis statement.
• Today: Students will complete writing their rough draft with examples of quotes that support their thesis statement.
• Tomorrow: Students will make final edits and write their final draft.  These are to be submitted by the end of class.  No exceptions!

Homework -Class Work Pages 1-5 are due on Friday.  May's Reader Response Packet is due on Monday, June 5th.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.a - Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.b - Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.c - Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.d - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.e - Establish and maintain a formal style.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.f - Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.