Schuyler School
Teacher- Joanna Alemany
8th Grade ELA
Date(s): 3/11
Lesson:Reading/ Persuasive writing
Class Length: 84 mins
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Objectives: Students will read an article about spy cams and then write a persuasive essay that either supports or denounces the use of spy cams.
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CCS:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciations.
Accommodations:
Homework:
Work on essays.
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Do Now:
Present the slideshow of pictures featuring an image of the all seeing eye, a big brother is watching poster, and a camera.
Students will do a quick write based on these images for 2 minutes.
Instruction:
As a group we will go over answers and I will guide the students to the answer I am looking for with leading questions.
Ask:
What is the first image of? Anyone know what it means? Why would it be featured on money?
What do you think about the government watching you?
Take a vote on who agrees and disagrees.
Who can tell me what a persuasive essay is?
What elements does a persuasive essay have to have?
Handout
Identify topic & position
list many good reasons (solid support)
organize key points
end with what you want
express your attitude
employ exact words
Guided Practice:
Read article using popcorn method with Lemov strategy (rinse, lather, repeat)
The class will get to choose what side they are taking.
Break into groups of 2, read article noting the questions afterward.
organize ideas for an essay. Tell: Use this time wisely because you will be writing your essay on your own.
*The essay will be written as a solo endeavor.
Closing:
The idea today is to help you all improve your writing, specifically, persuasive writing which will be prominently featured on the NJ ASK.
Also, being able to write and substantiate your claims or opinions will be a skill you will always need.
Assessment:
Teacher observation, collecting the essays
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The pyramids thirteen steps relate to the countries first 13 states. The eye is called the “eye of providence” or all seeing eye. It is an ancient symbol that dates back to Egyptian days, it is also known as the eye of Horus. The eye relates to the future, management skill, relates to God as overseer of the universe..
Camera image, who is they?
Big Brother is watching you, 1984, totalitarian state. People always monitored. The show Big Brother.
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