Unit 1: Narrative (Sept 2/5)

LEARNING INTENTION: To practice close reading skills on informational texts.

CONNECT: Which political speech did you choose? Why?

Discuss: 'Yes We Can' Language Analysis 

• Message
• Persuasive techniques
• Tone

Work time: Formative Close Read Task Instructions 

Useful resources

• Close Read Planner (make a copy) 
• Persuasive techniques/tone descriptors 
• Close Read (Informational Texts) Rubric

Videos should be uploaded to drop by next class. 

HW- Completed Formative Close Read and upload to drop; Reading and Role for Lit Circle #4.