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previewing embedded assessment 2 and effective argumentation
aCTIvITy 2.10
Learning Targets
• Reflect on learning and make connections to new learning specific to vocabulary and concept knowledge introduced thus far.
• Collaboratively analyze and identify the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the Embedded Assessment.
Making Connections
It can be said that writers of fiction, especially dystopian novels, are trying to make a point or criticize some aspect of society. In this part of the unit, you will think about how you can have an impact by creating a well-reasoned argument about
a social issue important to you.
Essential Questions
1. Reflect on your understanding of the first Essential Question: To what extent can a perfect society exist?
2. How has your understanding of the concept of utopia changed over the course of this unit?
3. How would you change your original response to Essential Question 2, What makes an argument effective?
Developing Vocabulary
4. Re-sort the Academic and Literary Vocabulary using the QHT strategy.
5. Return to your original list sorted at the beginning of the unit. Compare this list with your original. How has your understanding changed?
6. Select a word from the above chart and write a concise statement about your learning. How has your understanding changed over the course of this unit?
my Notes
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Read and Recommend
In this half of the unit, while working on creating an argumentative essay, you will have the opportunity to read on your own. Argumentative texts (speeches and essays) are recommended. The Resources section of your textbook, your Reading Lists and Logs, and your teacher can hep you with your selections. With your class, brainstorm and recommend argumentative text options.
Unit 2 • The Challenge of Utopia 139
learNING STraTeGIeS:
QHT, Close Reading, Paraphrasing, Graphic Organizer
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