Today we finished our benchmark analysis forms.
Then we discussed what courage means to us, if we've ever been courageous.
In the computer lab we completed the following worksheet for TWO essays
• This I Believe worksheet.
• Copy and paste the following link:
o http://www.thisibelieve.org/dsp_AdvancedSearch_youth.php
• In the menu find the theme for “Courage”, click search
Name:
Read at least 5 hooks. Before selecting one to read. Only read an essay that is interesting to you. There are 186 to choose from!!! You must choose two essays and fill out a worksheet for each.
1. Predict: Write the essay’s title:
a. Based on the title and author information, what do you think this essay will be about?
2. Draw Inferences: What is the author’s argument, or claim (what do they believe?)? Explain what they mean by this.
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3. Summarize: Write a brief (3-6 point) summary of the essay:
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4. Question: If you could ask the author 3 questions, what would they be?
a.
b.
c.
5. Evaluate: Briefly, 3-6 sentences, explain how this essay makes you feel. How persuasive was the author in explaining their beliefs?
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6. Reflect: How does this author’s experiences relate to your own? Do you know someone, have you seen a movie or read a book, or do you, personally, have experience with their topic, or a shared belief?
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I sent you a message on score regarding the winter assignment. Could you check it and answer my question? I'd appreciate it.
I'm only posting this here just to make sure that you will definitely get my message.
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