Warm-up:
1. Answer questions for The Diary of Anne Frank, Act One, Scene 1
Mini-Lesson:
1. Background information about segregation in California - 1940's
2. How to identify the theme in a drama
Work Time:
1. Read the drama "The Fight for What's Right"
2. Worksheet - Theme for "The Fight for What's Right"
Homework:
None
2nd Period:
Warm-up:
1. Silent reading - 10 minutes
Mini-Lesson:
1. What is a Counterclaim in argument writing?
2. Model an example counterclaim paragraph and identify the elements of a counterclaim and rebuttal
Work Time:
1. Plan and draft your counterclaim paragraph
Homework:
Complete your counterclaim paragraph
Ms. Baca's example counterclaim paragraph. DO NOT COPY!
