Impetuous adj Acting or done quickly I may

Impetuous (adj): Acting or done quickly “I may have been without an impetuous thought: teenager but I have Controlled by grown into a emotion rather patient and levelthan thought. headed adult. ” Vocabulary Bell- Ringer 8/31/16 Directions: 1. Write down the sentence below. 2. Using context clues, guess what you think the underlined word means. 3. Write your guess down

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What is your birth order in your family? Oldest Middle Child Youngest Only Child

4 -Corners Personality Quiz Go to the corner that BEST

Which describes you best? A. Controlling B. People-pleasing C. Uncomplicated D. Hard-working

If the Birth Order is correct for you stay in your corner. If it is incorrect, go to the center of the room A. Controlling Oldest B. People-pleasing Middle Child C. Uncomplicated Youngest D. Hard-working Only Child

Which of these are you? A. Attention-Seeker B. Peacemaker C. Achiever D. Perfectionist

If the Birth Order is correct for you stay in your corner. If it is incorrect, go to the center of the room A. Attention-Seeker Youngest B. Peacemaker Middle C. Achiever Oldest D. Perfectionist Only Child

Which of these are you? A. Independent B. Leader C. Follower D. A little of both

If the Birth Order is correct for you stay in your corner. If it is incorrect, go to the center of the room A. Independent Only Child B. Leader Oldest C. Follower Youngest D. A little of both Middle Child

How Much Does Birth Order Shape Our Lives?

Listening Strategy: WORD CLOUDS

Birth Order Word Cloud Write your birth order large in the middle (Firstborn/Oldest , Middle Child, Youngest/Baby, Only Child). First time: Add words about the topic of birth order in general in one color. Second time: Add words about your specific birth order Bossy Parents treat differently Firstborn s ibling relationship High achieving n o i t p m u s as s BIRTH o. RDER

Personality & Birth Order Answer These Questions on the Back of Your Paper… 1. What is your birth order? 2. What did the radio excerpt say about your birth order? 3. Do you think your birth order affected who you grew up to be? Why or why not?

Resilient(adj): Able to bounce back after “The resilient team something bad continued to play happens. Vocabulary Bell- Ringer 9/1/16 Directions: 1. Write down the sentence below. 2. Using context clues, guess what you think the underlined word means. 3. Write your guess down hard even after a four-game losing streak. ”

Birth Order: where we fall on our family tree

Do you fit your birth order?

What is Birth Order?

Articles on Birth Order

Analyzing Birth Order • Step 1: Read the articles Step 1 • Step 2: Highlight information about each birth Step 2 order in a different color while you read. • Step 3: At the bottom of each article, summarize Step 3 what it says about your birth order. – The article says … • Step 4: Analyze whether or not you think it is true Step 4 and add that after your summary at the bottom. – The info. about my birth order is/isn’t true because …

How to Highlight:

What NOT to Do…

What TO Do… *

Read & Mark the text Make a key at the top: Firstborn Middle Youngest Only Step 1: Read the articles Step 1 Step 2: Highlight information about each birth order in Step 2 a different color while you read. Step 3: At the bottom of each article, summarize what Step 3 it says about your birth order. The article says … Step 4: Analyze whether or not you think it is true and Step 4 add that after your summary at the bottom. The info. about my birth order is/isn’t true because …

Birth Order RESPONSE What is your position in your family?

Birth Order Analysis Response Discuss what the research shows about your birth order and whether or not those traits fit with your personality. Give specific examples from the articles you have read as well as your own experiences. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING • Position: explain common traits of your birth order and whether or not they fit you. • Specific detail #1 from the texts about your birth order (with source) • Elaborate: How does this quote prove your point? Personal example to support your position • Specific detail #2 from the texts about your birth order (with source) • Elaborate: How does this quote prove your point? Personal example to support your position • Concluding Sentence: Does birth order or family experiences have more influence on personality

Common traits of my birth order include … Those traits do/do not fit me because … evidence (quote from article) source (article, author) According to ___________, “_______________. ” your personal experiences with birth order This is/ is not true of me because __________________. Based on my personal experience, I believe that birth order has a large/small impact on personality because …. Directions: Use your Birth Order Articles to answer the question in the form of a paragraph. You can use the sentence starters from this slide to help you write your paragraph.

Perseverance (n): Continuing something difficult until the “It took perseverance for end. Vocabulary Bell- Ringer 9/6/16 Directions: 1. Write down the sentence below. 2. Using context clues, guess what you think the underlined word means. 3. Write your guess down the runner to finish the marathon with a sprained ankle. ”

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Informational Text Structure What are informational Texts? Articles (Magazines, Newspapers) Infographics, Charts, Tables Textbooks, Reference Books

Informational Text: • Informational text is designed to explain or describe. • It is NOT meant to convince the reader to take a particular side. • The point is to present facts and details and let the reader decide.

What is Text Structure? • A “structure” is a building or a framework. • “Text structure” refers to how a piece of text is built or put together.

Different structures for different purposes … • Writers use different structures to build their ideas • Some Examples: – Chronological Order – Compare and Contrast – Problem and Solution – Cause and Effect – Description

Text Structure Focus: • Today we will discuss THREE: 1. 2. 3. Problem & Solution Compare & Contrast Cause & Effect

Compare and Contrast: • What is it? - writing arranged to highlight similarities and differences • When is it used? - when describing two or more people, objects, events, or ideas

Compare & Contrast Clue Words: Differences, Similarities, However, On the other hand, Similarity, Like, Unlike, Both, While

Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers: Introduction Describe Item #1 Similarities Describe Item #2 Differences Conclusion

Birth Order Text Set: t h g i m t a Wh e r a p m o c ? t we s a r t n o c and

Problem and Solution: • What is it? - writing arranged to highlight a particular problem • When is it used? - when there is more than one issue or solution to address

Problem & Solution Clue Words: Problem, Issue, Obstacle, Challenge, Difficulty, Result, Solution, Fix, Plan, Answer, Resolution

Problem & Solution Graphic Organizers: Introduction Problem #1 & Solution All Problems Problem #2 & Solution All Solutions Conclusion

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Cause and Effect: • What is it? - writing arranged to show events are connected to others • When is it used? - when describing how ideas or events are related

Cause & Effect Clue Words: Cause, Effect, As a result, Consequently, Therefore, So, Due to. . , Because of…

Cause & Effect Graphic Organizers: Introduction Cause #1 & Effect All Causes Cause #2 & Effect All Effects Conclusion

Birth Order Text Set: e h t s i t a h t W a h W ? e s ? cau t c e f f e e h is t

How to analyze a prompt for the best text structure. *We can usually tell what type of structure to use in our essays based on how the prompt is written. Problem & Solution: writing arranged to highlight a particular problem Cause & Effect: writing arranged to show events are connected to others Compare & Contrast: writing arranged to highlight similarities and differences TIP: Look at the key words you wrote down for each structure on your notes sheet. Discuss the issue of global warming and the plan to resolve the issues. PROBLEM & SOLUTION

What type of structure does the prompt imply? Prompt: Discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods and how those benefits can influence a person’s quality of life. Cause & Effect

What type of structure does the prompt imply? Prompt: Discuss some of the common positive and negative traits of both dogs and cats and how those traits differ from one another. Compare & Contrast

What type of structure does the prompt imply? Prompt: Discuss some of the difficulties of having a dog and ways these difficulties can be dealt with. Problem & Solution

How to use a prompt to write a thesis statement Prompt: Discuss the importance of wearing your seat belt in a moving vehicle. What you want to say about it Thesis= Topic of essay + (WHY? ) It is important to wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle because it can protect you from injury in the event there is a car accident.

Now you try… Prompt: Discuss some of the reasons dogs are considered man’s best friend. What you want to say about it Thesis= Topic of essay + (WHY? ) On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! Thesis: Dogs are considered man’s best friend Because they are loyal, friendly, and compassionate creatures.

Now you try… Prompt: Discuss some of the reasons it is important to eat healthy What you want to say about it Thesis= Topic of essay + (WHY? ) On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! Thesis: It is important to eat healthy Because healthy foods can prevent weight gain, heart disease, and diabetes.

Now you try… Prompt: Discuss the reasons why cell phones should be put away during class. What you want to say about it Thesis= Topic of essay + (WHY? ) On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! Thesis: Cell phones should be put away in class Because they can become a distraction and make it hard to learn.

Derive(v): To have something as a source; to come from “I can derive whether or not something. Vocabulary Bell- Ringer 9/8/16 Directions: 1. Write down the sentence below. 2. Using context clues, guess what you think the underlined word means. 3. Write your guess down my students have mastered a lesson by looking at their

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Now let’s combine thesis statement writing with what we learned about text structure.

Prompt: Discuss some of the difficulties of having a dog and ways these difficulties can be dealt with Thesis= Topic of essay + What you want to say about it (WHY? ) On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! There are many difficulties of having a dog such as Thesis: bad odor and breath But those difficulties can be dealt with by giving regular baths and brushing their teeth.

What’s the text structure? Prompt: Discuss the difficulties youngest children face as a result of their birth order and some of the ways they adapt to cope with those challenges. On your white board, write the text structure that this prompt requires. Text structure: Problem & Solution

Now write a thesis statement Prompt: Discuss the difficulties youngest children face as a result of their birth order and some of the ways they adapt to cope with those challenges. Thesis= Topic of essay + What you want to say about it On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! Being born the baby of the family presents some Thesis: unique challenges but youngest children learn quickly how to get the attention they need to survive and be successful in the family.

What’s the text structure? Prompt: Discuss some of the common characteristics of oldest children and only children and how their personalities differ from one another. On your white board, write the text structure that this prompt requires. Text structure: Compare & Contrast

Now write a thesis statement Prompt: Discuss some of the common characteristics of oldest children and only children and how their personalities differ from one another. Thesis= Topic of essay + What you want to say about it On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! As the first baby born to new parents, only children Thesis: and oldest children share some characteristics but their personalities also differ as siblings enter the picture for oldest children while only children remain the sole focus of their parent’s attention.

What’s the text structure? Prompt: Discuss some of the family influences of being the middle child and how those influences help to shape the personality of middle children. On your white board, write the text structure that this prompt requires. Text structure: Cause and Effect

Now write a thesis statement Prompt: Discuss some of the family influences of being the middle child and how those influences help to shape the personality of middle children. Thesis= Topic of essay + What you want to say about it On your white board, write your thesis statement. *Remember, steal the question! Feeling stuck in the middle of a line of siblings can Thesis: influence a child’s personality and the personality middle children develop as a result can even influence who they become as adults.

Introduction Structure: Attention Getter + Bridge Sentence + Thesis Statement =Strong Introduction An interesting statement, description, list, scene, experience, etc. to clearly introduce the topic. An sentence that connects your attention getter to your thesis and shows how they are related. Clear statement of your main idea and why the issue is important.

Introduction Example: Often, the oldest child in a family has some unique experiences and challenges. Oldest children usually become the parents’ biggest helper or second in command. The oldest child often gets called on first to participate in new opportunities and experiences that the other siblings do not get. However, it can also mean more responsibility and higher expectations than are placed on younger siblings. Parents are often more strict or give harsher punishments to the oldest in the family. All of these factors help to shape who the oldest child becomes. While these factors may seem trivial or unimportant, many studies have been conducted to show that birth order really can have a substantial influence in shaping who we become as adults. There are several family conditions that greatly effect the personalities of first born children. Those traits can have both positive and negative influences throughout their lives.

Introduction Example: Often, the oldest child in a family has some unique experiences and challenges. Oldest children usually become the parents’ biggest helper or second in command. The oldest child often gets called on first to participate in new opportunities and experiences that the other siblings do not get. However, it can also mean more responsibility and higher expectations than are placed on younger siblings. Parents are often more strict or give harsher punishments to the oldest in the family. All of these factors help to shape who the oldest the family. child becomes. While these factors may seem trivial or unimportant, many studies have been conducted to show that Attention birth order really can have a substantial influence in shaping Getter: who we become as adults. There are several family conditions that greatly effect the personalities of first born children. Those traits can have both positive and negative influences throughout their lives.

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Introduction Example: Often, the oldest child in a family has some unique experiences and challenges. Oldest children usually become the parents’ biggest helper or second in command. The oldest child often gets called on first to participate in new opportunities and experiences that the other siblings do not get. However, it can also mean more responsibility and higher expectations than are placed on younger siblings. Parents are often more strict or give harsher punishments to the oldest in Thesis the family. All of these factors help to shape who the oldest Statement: child becomes. While these factors may seem trivial or unimportant, many studies have been conducted to show that birth order really can have a substantial influence in shaping who we become as adults. There are several family conditions that greatly effect the personalities of first born children. Those traits can have both positive and negative influences throughout their lives.

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Informational Essay Structure Introduction Hook: Sentence to grab your readers attention Bridge: Ideas to connect your hook to your thesis Thesis: Introduce the main idea of your essay and include the topics of your body paragraphs. HINT: Re-word the prompt to help you write your thesis statement. Body Paragraph 1 Topic sentence: introduce topic of paragraph Cite evidence: According to the text … Explain evidence: This evidence shows … Cite evidence: According to the text … Explain evidence: This evidence shows …

Informational Essay Structure Body Paragraph 2: Topic Sentence Cite evidence Explain evidence Body Paragraph 3: Topic Sentence Cite evidence Explain evidence (Body Paragraphs 2 & 3 are optional paragraphs. The number of body paragraphs will depend on how you grouped the evidence you marked in the text. ) Conclusion Restate thesis: In conclusion … Sentence giving your main idea again, but as a reminder at the end of your essay after you have proven it. Closing idea: A big idea, message, lesson or final point you want to leave your reader with about this topic.

Evidence & Elaboration Evidence: Quote from the text that supports your claim. At Least 2 **If your topic sentence says that first born children are bossy, you pieces of need EVIDENCE to back yourself up. evidence per Elaboration: Why is this evidence important? What does it show? body **You can’t leave your quote hanging! You have to explain why paragraph! you put it in your paper. EXAMPLE: First born children are usually the bossiest people in the family. The article states that “first born children are controlling and natural leaders. ” This quote proves that oldest children are most likely to boss their younger siblings around. They crave control and seize it wherever they can get it.

Reluctant(adj): Feeling or showing doubt about doing “I am reluctant something. to let you borrow Vocabulary Bell- Ringer 9/12/16 Directions: 1. Write down the sentence below. 2. Using context clues, guess what you think the underlined word means. 3. Write your guess down my book because you never give anything back. ”

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Planning Each Essay: Problem Solution: ph a r g ra a P dy o B t Firs • Discuss the difficulties that middle children often face because of their birth order and some ways that middle children adapt to cope with those challenges. Secon d Bod y Para graph ph a r g ra a P ody B t Firs Compare and Contrast: • Discuss some of the common positive and negative personality traits of oldest and youngest siblings and how those traits differ from one another. Secon d d Bod y Para graph

Topic of essay (rephrase prompt) + What you want to say about it Topic of first body paragraph (complete sentence) Direct quote from the articles that supports topic of your first body paragraph Why is that quote important? How does it prove the point you made in your topic sentence? Why is this topic important? How does it connect to other issues or ideas? On the VLT you need TWO pieces of evidence and elaboration PER BODY PARAGRAPH! For the sake of practice and space there is only one per paragraph here. ON THE VLT YOU NEED TWO PIECES OF EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION PER BODY PARAGRAPH!

Status Update On the back of your green paper tell me: How comfortable do you feel with planning all of the parts of an essay? (Thesis statement, organizing paragraphs, etc. ) Add an emoji to show me how you feel:

How are these going to be graded?

The Two Rubrics • Informative/Explanatory (also used for Literary Analysis) • Argumentation Scoring Areas: 1. Purpose, Focus, and Organization 2. Evidence and Elaboration 3. Conventions of Standard English

Domain 1: Purpose, Focus, and Organization • controlling idea/claim • structure • progression of ideas – transition – cohesion • • 40 % style tone audience introduction and conclusion

Domain 2: Evidence and Elaboration textual support references to sources expression of ideas elaboration techniques precise language academic and domain-specific vocabulary • sentence structure • • • 40 %

Domain 3: Conventions of Standard English • • • usage punctuation capitalization sentence formation spelling 20 %

The Rubric Score: Purpose, Focus, and Organization Score Evidence and Elaboration Score Conventions of Standard English Score 0 - 4 0 - 2 ESSAY SCORE: 0 - 10 3 2 _____ 1 + _____ 6 Essays can earn 10 possible points