Monday, October 7, 2019

Learning Intentions:
I can cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (RI.8.1)
I can evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text (assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims). (RI.8.8)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about eighth-grade topics, texts, and issues. (SL.8.1)
Success Criteria:
Ongoing Assessment
•     I can make connections between the universal refugee experiences of fleeing/finding home and the title of the novel Inside Out & Back Again.
•     I can find the gist of a model essay.
•     I can choose the strongest evidence to support my answers to questions about a model essay.
•     I can evaluate the quality of evidence used to support the claims made in the model essay “How Ha’s Mother Is Turned ‘Inside Out’”
•     Structured notes (pages 196–212 from homework)
•     Answers to questions about model essay

1.    Opening
A.   Introducing the Assessment Prompt (7 minutes)

2.    Work Time
A.   Transitioning from the Physical Fleeing and Finding Home to the Emotional “Inside Out” and “Back Again” (8 minutes)
B.   Reading the Model Essay for Gist: “How Ha’s Mother is Turned ‘Inside Out’” (10 minutes)
C.   Analyzing the Content of the Model Essay: Answering Text-Dependent Questions (15 minutes)

3.    Closing and Assessment
A.   Whole Group Sharing Answers to Two of the Text-Dependent Questions (5 minutes)

4.    Homework
Complete a first read of pages 213-234.  Take notes in your journal using the Structured Notes organizer; complete 3 entries.  Focus on how Ha is being turned "inside out" (the challenges Ha faces and her as a dynamic character), plus vocabulary that helps you understand her challenges and responses.
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