Literature Circle Meeting #2

How can I have an in-depth discussion about my book and make connections to current event issues or arguments that are relevant today?

1. Reading Check #2
2. Literature Circle Meeting
3. Source Notes: due next class

HW: Study vocab 1-3 (quiz next class) and complete They Say/I Say

Review Annotations and Multiple Choice Strategies

IQ: How do I write an annotated bibliography? 

1. Sample annotation: Citation + Gist + Validity

Davidson, Hilda Ellis. Roles of the Northern Goddess, Routledge, 1998.

Davidson's book provides a thorough examination of the major roles filled by the numerous pagan goddesses of Northern Europe in everyday life, including their roles in hunting, agriculture, domestic arts like weaving, the household, and death. The author discusses relevant archaeological evidence, patterns of symbol and ritual, and previous research. The book includes a number of black and white photographs of relevant artifacts. The source is valid because Routledge is a leading academic publishing company in London.

1. **MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PROPER HEADING ON THE TOP OF YOUR ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (so if we were to print it, it would be there)
2. You may use easybib.com--you will need to space it out properly (and alphabetize) on your final document. Please get rid of the highlighted background, too!
3. You should cite the source correctly and according to MLA 8.
4. You should have three parts to your paragraph entry:
1. The “gist” of the source (brief summary)
2. How you believe the source will benefit your paper (what side, background, point of view, authorship, etc)
3. The validity of the source--how you know it’s reliable

2. Faulkner: "On Ice"
Answer questions
Debrief answers in groups
Go over answers together

Next class:
Vocab 1-3 Review Game
Annotated Bibliography due

Homework over break

1. Lit Circles Meeting--first class back from break is meeting #2!! (2/27)
2. They Say/I Say of all your sources the second class you get back (2/29)
1. This is a hugely important step in the research process and will be graded!!
3. Continue practicing your vocab words from Units 1-3
1. We will have a quiz on Thursday the first week you return

Literature Circle Meeting #1

IQ: How can I show that I am listening to others by asking clarifying questions and building off of their points?

1. Alec YLNT
2. Question on Classroom
3. Literature Circle Meeting
Protocol:

• Share one passage: "Save the Last Word" 
• Discuss QAR Questions

4. Self-Reflection
5. Faulkner "On Ice" Multiple Choice Practice

HW: Annotated Bibliography due Friday
Respond to Alec's news thread

Literature Circle Meeting #2: Tuesday, February 27th

Finding Sources

IQ: How can I find reliable sources for my essay? How can I create an AP style prompt that explores both sides of an issue?

1. Write your topic as an inquiry question: don't state your opinion yet!

Bad example: I believe animal testing should be done only in cases of medical research.

Instead: When, if ever, is animal testing justified?

Now, you’ve opened up your inquiry to discovering all the ways in which animals are used for human benefit (makeup, skin products, food allergies, medicines, pesticides and more) and then honing in a few controversies to explore the ethics of. What is ethical and what is not?

Post your question on classroom!

2. Mrs. Moore presents on finding sources

• Where to find sources
• How to determine validity of sources
• Expectations for annotated bib

3. Assign AP Prompt Page: See classroom 

4. Begin exploring your sources and working on creating your prompt. You will need to read about the issue before you can write the introduction to your prompt. 

5. Wrap-up: creating questions for Literature Circle Meeting next class

• Select 1-2 passages to discuss with your group. Be ready to discuss why you selected the passages: how do they further an argument, make a claim, illuminate a concept, etc.
• Create 4 QAR style questions (handout) 

HW: AP Style Prompt

Reading your book and creating questions

Research Inquiry Project: Topic Exploration

IQ: What would make a good topic for a persuasive research essay? What are the strengths and weaknesses of my synthesis essay?

1. Research survey
2. Introduce Research/Inquiry Project
3. Topic Exploration
4. Review Monolinguism Synthesis

• Arguments for and against
• What do the sources say?
• Review your writing
• Highlight with pink- student's voice
• Highlight with green- the sources
• Highlight with blue- the "connective tissue" where you introduce who/what is being said, context, etc.
• Evaluate the writing: is there a clear, reasoned point? Is the evidence sufficient and convincing? Is there a strong, smooth voice?

HW: Find topic for essay, be reading for Lit Circle next Monday

Socratic Seminar

Goal: To evaluate and analyze a body of criticism of Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s claims about Islam and justify my opinion on these topics in a class Socratic Seminar. To show that I am listening to others by asking questions and building off of their points.

Inquiry Question:  Is Ali justified in her statements that Islam is an inherently violent religion, or if her views promote intolerance and a negative view of Muslims, as her critics claim?

1. Aaron's News Thread
2. Socratic Seminar Guidelines

3. Discussion!
4. Reading Groups: Create reading calendars
5. Wrap-up/Reflection

HW: Read books and practice Vocab from Units 1-3
Respond to Aaron's news thread