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November 29th Lecture Notes Overview

May 2, 2025

Lecture Notes - November 29th

Daily Routine

  • Recitation of "Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes.
    • Purpose: To remind us not to defer our dreams.

Agenda

  • Warm-up: Reread "Finding Your Everest"
  • Grammar opening activities
  • Lesson on "Finding Your Everest" (Part 1 of 3)
  • Teacher-student conferences on argumentative essay

Important Dates

  • Progress reports: December 9
  • Debate on Abby Sunderland: Date TBD
  • Argumentative essay final draft: December 16
  • Binder check & end of second quarter: December 22

Activity: Cookie Exercise

  • Rush Cookie: Represents how we usually read texts quickly.
  • Take Your Time Cookie: Represents close reading to understand every element.
  • Comparison to close reading in class: Taking time to analyze text thoroughly.

Close Reader Practice

  • Instructions for using the close reader:
    • Define vocabulary using context clues.
    • Use the RACE method for short response questions.
    • Follow bullet point directions for comprehension.

Bold Actions Unit

  • Key Quote: "Be bold, be courageous, be strong of soul."
  • Essential Question: What are the rewards and risks of undertaking bold actions?
  • Enduring Understanding: We all win and lose, but face challenges fearlessly.

Louisiana Student Standards (LSS)

  • Focus on reading informational text for argumentative essay.
  • Evaluation of arguments for claims and counterclaims.

Graphic Organizers

  • Used to break down texts:
    • 5 W's and H
    • Facts and opinions
    • Claims, reasons, and evidence

Mount Everest Facts

  • Tallest mountain status removed after research
  • Wind speeds can exceed 200 mph
  • Over 200 deaths in climbing attempts
  • Connection to "Finding Your Everest" and Abby Sunderland

Argument Analysis: "Finding Your Everest"

  • Essential question: How do components of an argument work together?
  • Claim: Climbing the Seven Summits is not too risky for a 13-year-old.
  • Counterclaim: Climbing the Seven Summits is too risky for a 13-year-old.
  • Discussion on claims and counterclaims through group activities.

Annotation and Evaluation Skills

  • Emphasis on annotating while reading to find claims and counterclaims.
  • Use of context clues for vocabulary.
  • Evaluating arguments using graphic organizers.

Conclusion and Homework

  • Review and annotate "Finding Your Everest"
  • Complete first three bullets in text & exit ticket
  • Reflect on personal "academic Everest"
  • Prepare for tomorrow's lesson on reasons supporting claims

Lesson Wrap-Up

  • Importance of reasons and evidence in an argument
  • Recap of daily objectives and vocabulary understanding

Use these notes as a guide for understanding the argumentative structure and preparing for the upcoming debate and essay assignments. Remember to approach texts with the "take your time" method for better comprehension.

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