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ACT WRITING STRATEGIES. DO NOW:. Read page 129 of Rev Prep Workbook On the back of your packet, respond to the following prompt: PROMPT: What are your first impressions of the writing section? -What might be difficult for you? -What might be easy?. ANNOUNCEMENTS. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ACT WRITING STRATEGIES
DO NOW:Read page 129 of Rev Prep Workbook
On the back of your packet, respond to the following prompt:
PROMPT: What are your first impressions of the writing section?
-What might be difficult for you?-What might be easy?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• School Administered ACT Practice Test
• Period 5 won the tournament • Next tournament updates will be announced
soon – Working out the details
BINDER CLEAN UP
• Postponed until after the Math Fundamentals section has been finished
– (So all fundamental math can be kept together)
AGENDA
1. Fundamentals Terms (cont)
2. New Mini-Unit: Writing
3. Exit Slip
Upcoming WeeksTHURSDAY/FRIDAY MONDAY/TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
9.13/9.14Math FundamentalsWriting: Understanding
9.17/9.18Math FundamentalsWriting: Planning
9.19Math Fundamentals Test
9.20/9.21Writing
9.24/9.25Writing: Reviewing/Proofing
9.26Practice Timed Writing
IMPORTANT DATES: OCT 6th & NOV 3rd
DAILY OBJECTIVES
• I WILL…
1. Review the fundamental math terms and concepts essential for success on the ACT
2. Master the ACT Writing strategy for “Understanding the Prompt”
NOTETAKING NORMS1. Raise your hand if you have questions
(Do not ask a neighbor)
2. Be on task
3. Be productive & contribute
4. Be polite- 1 indv. reminder - 2 indv. reminders – 5 min after class- 3 indv. reminders – Detention
MATH FUNDAMENTAL VOCAB
• REMAINDER• DIVISIBLE• MULTIPLE• FACTOR• PRIME• LOWEST COMMON MULTIPLE• LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR
REMAINDER
• “The number left over when a number is not divisible by another number.”
DIVISIBLE
• An integer can be divided by another integer evenly, with no fraction or decimal left over.
MULTIPLE
• The product of an integer and another integer
MULTIPLES OF 10: 1 x 10 = 10 ; 20 ; 30 ; 40 2 3 4
FACTOR
• Integers that multiply together to make a given product
Example: Factors:
2 x 5 = 10
LEAST COMMON MULTIPLE
• The smallest multiple common to two numbers
EX:
2 & 4 3 & 4
4 is the LCM 12 is the LCM(2 x 2 = 4) 3: 3, 6, 9, 12(1 x 4 = 4) 4: 4, 8, 12
GREATEST COMMON FACTOR
• The largest factor common to two numbers
2 & 4
PRIME
• A number that has itself and 1 as its only factors
Not Prime: 12 Prime: 71 x 12 1 x 72 x 63 x 4
STEPS TO PRIME FACTORIZATION
1. Start with the smallest prime number (2)- “Can this number be divided by 2?”
2. Then move to the second number3. Then keep using prime factorization to get to the smallest number
EXAMPLE
36
2 18
2 9
WRITING
• Put everything away except for a pencil and the ACT Writing Test Packet
WRITING STRATEGY – DAY 1 PART ONE
OVERARCHING OBJECTIVE:
I will master the ACT Writing strategies for “Understanding the Prompt” by:
1. Identifying the two sides2. Picking a stance3. Listing three reasons to support a position
PARTNER NORMS
1. Productive – stay on task, do not distract other groups
2. Volume – I should be able to hear the music at any corner of the room. I will check every 2 min in each corner.
3 Classroom warnings: partner work individual work
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFOREHAND
STEPS/DIRECTIONS:
1. Partner-read CHAPTER 23: “THE ESSAY” packet
2. Answer questions 1-4 in partners
(yes, this is an example of a life skills grade)
TEST-TAKING CHALLENGES:
- Difficult prompts - Choose a weak stance- Lack experience to create a structured essay in
30 min- Establishing evidence for grounded assertions- Grammatical errors- Good introductions, theses, and conclusions
L3’s tips on types of evidence
• 1. Personal Anecdotes
• 2. Historical References
• 3. Current Events
What are the two sides?
USUALLY:
• “I agree because…”
• “I disagree because…”
Discussion Norms
1. Productive – stay on task, do not distract other people
2. Polite – do not have side conversation, do not interrupt others
After you make a comment, call on someone else who has a hand raised
4 P’s:
• PROMPT: What we’re doing today
• PLAN:
• PRODUCE:
• PROOFREAD:
WRITING STRATEGY – DAY 1 PART ONE
OVERARCHING OBJECTIVE:
I will master the ACT Writing strategies for “Understanding the Prompt” by:
1. Identifying the two sides2. Picking a stance3. Listing three reasons to support a position
How is your exit ticket assessed?
For each “side” (#1 and #2) am I…
1. Stating the stance?
2. Taking a stance?
3. Am I using three examples to support this stance?