Day 15English 10

ECA Question of the Day

Which sentence contains a missing or dangling modifier?

A. Running errands, my car seemed to stall in line at the bank.

B. Joan’s acceptance speech was one of the best I have ever heard.

C. Climbing the tree, the boy was frightened by a sudden wind gust.

D. The new outdoor mall is really a nice addition to the shopping district.

10 Steps Ch.2- Main Ideas quiz

Remember to look for the general sentence. Look for the author‘s main point!

Keep in mind, it is not always the first sentence!

Turn in when finished and read your SSR book.

“MULTI-CULTURALISM EXPLAINED IN ONE WORD: HAPA” (page 41)

Mentor Text for EA1 What does multicultural mean?

During Reading…

1. Underline the thesis statement.

2. Put asterisks next to supporting information.

3. Note the author’s tone.Audio

Speaker: What do we as the reader know about the writer?

Occasion: What’s the occasion or situation surrounding the text?

Audience: Who is the target audience?

Purpose: Why did the author write this text?

Subject: What is the topic? What is the theme?

Tone: What is the author’s tone or attitude?

With a partner…

Go back to the text and number each paragraph.

1. Your goal is to find the purpose of each paragraph.

2. Write down the purpose in “my notes.”

*Think about how this can be helpful to you as you write your

essay for EA1.

Exit slip

1. What did you like about Kristen Lee’s essay that you

could use in your own essay for EA1?

2. How might your essay be different?

3. What beside race and ethnicity help define your

culture? You can list your answers for #3.

Embedded Assessment 1Writing About My Cultural Identity

Write a Reflective Essay Explaining Your Cultural Identity What aspects of your culture might convey your sense of identity?

How does your sense of cultural identity compare to that of your parents, peers, or others?

How can a cultural conflict clarify how your cultural identity influences your perspective?

How might you use a particular cultural element (food, language, clothing, etc.) as a metaphor or central idea to focus your essay?

Brainstorm!