They Say/I Say

Obj:  I can analyze and evaluate a variety of sources on a similar topic; I can find sources to add to my inquiry on the subject.   

Coming Up:

• Next Class: Argument in-class essay
• Poetry Out Loud: December 19th at 6 pm
• Midterms
• Multiple choice the day before
• Rhetorical Analysis Prompt
• Synthesis Prompt
• Coming to you Monday: Infidel

1. POL: Abby and Priyanka
2. Entering the Conversation: They Say/I Say

• STEP 1:  Let’s review the sources--what did the source provide and how could the source possibly be used to address the question about the refugee crisis? 
• STEP 2: Let’s review some of your writing!
• Highlight pink--your voice
• Highlight green--the sources 
• Highlight blue--the “connective tissue” where you introduce who/what is being said, context, etc. 
• STEP 3: Evaluating the writing--is there a clear, reasoned point? Is the evidence sufficient and convincing? Is there a strong, smooth voice? 

3. Continue our exploration of refugee crisis

Guiding Question:

• When granted amnesty/immigration status, in what ways should newcomers assimilate to American society, culture, politics?

Directions:

1. With your partner, read the sources (divide them up!) and provide a brief summary of the source.
2. Find 2 more sources from credible/reliable websites to add to your research on assimilation. (Do we need to review how to evaluate sources?)
3. Then, use a stem from the “They Say, I Say” to interact and respond to the texts (all 6 of them).