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English IV

English IV. Unit 3 Day 3- Malcolm X and thesis statements. Do-now : Have out vocab HW and questions on Malcolm X. When done with quiz, check vocab:. acuity- sharpness of thought, vision, or hearing. convivial- friendly, lively, enjoyable atmosphere or event.

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English IV

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  1. English IV Unit 3 Day 3- Malcolm X and thesis statements

  2. Do-now: Have out vocab HW and questions on Malcolm X. When done with quiz, check vocab: • acuity- sharpness of thought, vision, or hearing. • convivial- friendly, lively, enjoyable atmosphere or event. • lackadaisical- lacking determination; lazy • incensed- very angry; enraged • feign- pretend to be affected by • ambivalent- having mixed feelings about something or someone • cognizant- being aware of something • impasse- a situation in which no progress is possible because of disagreement; a deadlock • abhor- to regard with disgust and hatred • hegemony- leadership or dominance over others

  3. Announcements: • Next journals due: Tuesday, January 7th • Outside reading due: Friday, January 10th *Note: Under the “announcements” part of my wall, your POL schedule is posted

  4. Prayer (Kale) • Friday: Cesar, Monday: Gizel, Tuesday: Jessica, Thursday: Grisselda

  5. SWBAT: • Create a strong thesis • Explain how Malcolm X’s childhood shaped his views on race relations in his adulthood.

  6. Thesis: A few reminders and add-ons • What is a thesis? • Central argument of your paper • What should it include? • Topic, argument, and 2-4 claims (reasons why you believe that argument) • E.g. The death penalty needs to be abolished, as all people need an opportunity to repent and because death is an easy way out of a guilty conscience. • Topic? Argument? Claims?

  7. Thesis: EACH “CLAIM” SHOULD BE ARGUABLE AND THOUGHTFUL (NOT OBVIOUS) • Bad: The death penalty needs to be a component of society because it kills people who have committed murder. • Could anyone argue with you that it kills people who have committed murder? • You’re not making a strong point if someone can’t reasonably argue with you about it. • Good: The death penalty needs to be abolished, as all people need an opportunity to repent and because death is an easy way out of a guilty conscience. • Could people argue with you that people don’t deserve the opportunity to repent? • Could people also argue with you that death is NOT an easy way out and worse than staying in jail?

  8. Overall: Good or bad? Why? Talk to your partner for two minutes, then we’ll go through them. • Americans should have longer vacations because they will get to have more time to relax and spend time with family. • Americans should have longer vacations because Americans need less stress in their lives and it will make them more productive. • People need to become less dependent on technology because our society needs more human interaction and we need to keep jobs for humans rather than robots. • People need to become less dependent on technology, as they’re on their phones a lot and social interaction has declined.

  9. Take 3-5 minutes to work on your thesis... • This is your opportunity to ask me questions if you need!

  10. Malcolm X: • Who does Malcolm blame for the destruction of his family? • p. 24- “Mascot”

  11. Vocab Charades • acuity • convivial • lackadaisical • incensed • feign • ambivalent • cognizant • impasse • abhor • hegemony

  12. HW: • Create a thesis statement • Read to p. 40 and answer the questions

  13. Exit: • Fill in the blanks… • The claims in your thesis should be ____________ and _____________

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