Friday,

Objective: By the end of class, students will summarize, analyze and evaluate informational text in order to improve reading comprehension and distinguish the difference between these directives.

DO NOW

Write this in your notes: 

The simplest way to begin answering a constructed response that says "ANALYZE" is simply to restate it or turn it around like you would a question. Example:

Analyze the events of 1590 that resulted in the persecution of witches in Scotland and England.

YOU CAN START LIKE THIS:

There were specific events of 1590 that resulted in the persecution of witches in Scotland and England. ( now you should be focused enough to find out what these events were!).

Guided  / Independent  - continued from yesterday

video on witches

Complete the three following tasks in 4-6 sentences each:

Summarize the article.

Analyze the events of 1590 that resulted in the persecution of witches in Scotland and England. (be sure to use a quote as evidence).

Evaluate  King James 1's influence on the persecution of witches in England and Scotland in the late 1500's. (be sure to use a quote as evidence an include your opinion).

PERIODS 1/2 - If and/or when done, continue with your Diagnostic packet.

PERIODS 3/4 & 6/7 - Complete self characterization handout - 

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during writing assignment

Exit Pass

What character from Macbeth are you most like? Take the self-quiz.