Analyzing Primary Sources; Supporting a Claim

                                                         Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

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General Overview

Today in class you will

• analyze primary sources regarding three Ancient Chinese philosophies
• support a claim with evidence

Why?

• to deepen your understanding of other people
• to practice critical thinking skills
  
• to develop basic writing skills

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DIRECTIONS    If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in the right-hand column of this page.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2.   B PERIOD With the same people as last class, finish working with the primary source excerpts......                    20 minutes 

1. (you are not writing yet) Read the excerpt aloud
2. (you are not writing yet) Discuss what the excerpt is saying/meaning
3. By yourself, write your own words to show what the primary source excerpt is saying/meaning.  Your words would not be the same as anyone else's at your table.

Ask for help when needed, especially with words or ideas that you do not know.

3.   I assume A PERIOD is finished with #2.  

By yourself, put a star next to the two excerpts that you agree with most.

4.  Supporting a claim with evidence                   20 minutes 

1. Take the double-sided sheet from the counter near the windows.  
2. By yourself, determine your claim for the prompt based on your work with the primary source excerpts.
3. By yourself, provide an explanation of what the excerpt means or of what the excerpt is saying.
4. By yourself, provide an explanation as to how the excerpt supports your claim and relates to your claim.
5. Turn in the work with your name by the end of class even if you are not yet finished.

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

• What was your claim?

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General Overview

Today in class you will

• analyze primary sources regarding three Ancient Chinese philosophies
• appropriately work together with others

Why?

• to deepen your understanding of other people
• to practice critical thinking skills
  
• to develop basic writing skills

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DIRECTIONS    If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in the right-hand column of this page.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2.   Take the two sheets from the black stand near the map at the front of the class.                   1 minute 

3.   Finish this from yesterday

        With those at your table you will......                    35 minutes 

1. (you are not writing yet) Read the excerpt aloud
2. (you are not writing yet) Discuss what the excerpt is saying/meaning
3. By yourself, write your own words to show what the primary source excerpt is saying/meaning.  Your words would not be the same as anyone else's at your table.

Ask for help when needed, especially with words or ideas that you do not know.

4.  By yourself, put a star next to the two excerpts that you agree with most.

5.  See Mr.d'E

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

• What primary sources did you look at today?

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