Feb. 4 - Do Now

P - W.10.2b

You wrote an interesting composition supporting the thesis that being an archaeologist is a perfect fit for you because you love working outside and you enjoy traveling. Your paper needs concrete details.

Which information provides the LEAST supporting evidence for your thesis?

• Archaeologists perform extensive outdoor fieldwork involving excavations.

• Archaeologists complete detailed procedures in the laboratory to scrutinize collected objects.

• Archaeologists work outdoors an average of 8.5 months a year to uncover historical relics.

• Archaeologists excavate artifacts from beaches, National Forests, and even underground sites.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

R. - RL.10.5

If the author wanted to write a story in which the main character looks back on the events of his long, full life, which would be the best way to start this story?

• with the main character as a teenager in high school

• with the main character as an 85-year old man, deep in thought about everything he has been through over the course of his life

• with the main character as a 25-year old in his first job

• With the main character as a four year old wondering about his future.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3