Synthesis Argument: Marc and Carly Day 1

Big Idea: Writing with Nuance

Learning Target: Write complex sentences correctly.

Reading: Newsela reading project

Agenda:

1. Newsela reading assignment:
1. You need to read at least five articles this week.
2. Start on a higher difficulty of reading and then move down.
3. Screenshot your screen after reading and paste it onto the Newsela Article Tracker Google Doc in GC.
4. Write a five sentence summary of the article. Make sure you include information from the beginning middle and end. Then end your summary with two additional sentences. What did you learn or what surprised you in the article?
5. This is due on Friday.
6. If you finish before Friday, you may borrow one of the books from my bookshelf and read it for ten minutes.
7. Use this class code if you don't see quizzes after the articles: HZNDZD
2. Nuance Academy (paper)
1. 10 sentences for each type of sentence
2. 30 unique sentences total
3. Word Study Journal in GC: Letter C
4. Synthesis argument
1. Take notes on the sources (Digital copy)
2. Fold a piece of paper into four squares
3. Track the positive and negative elements of their relationship
4. Brainstorm positive and negative factors

Homework:

1. Nuance academy 30 sentences
2. Word study C ten sentences