Christine,+Jack+&+Ilse

Results/Goals 1. To argue an interpretation 2. using textual evidence 3. in MLA format

Assessment 1. One two-page interpretative essay with a central thesis argument with textual evidence in MLA format 2. Another two-page interpretative essay with another central thesis argument with textual evidence in MLA format

Design 1. In an entire open class discussion, present the students with the same advertisement (without text) and ask them what they see and why 2. Allow them to discuss and respond individually 3. Give them each a copy of "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost (so that they can make notes while discussing) and ask them what they read and why 4. Repeat step 2 5. MLA crash course and make sure they know where to find MLA guidelines online and in library 6. Give them the prompt for essay 1: Following today's interpretative and argumentative activities in class, write a two-page essay with your own interpretation of "The Road Not Taken." Make sure you argue your central thesis and support your interpretations with textual evidence.Be sure to use the correct MLA format. 7. Once you have assessed essay 1, return essay 1 with comments and feedback 8. Give them prompt for essay 2: Now that you have successfully argued one interpretation, write another two-page essay that argues a different interpretation of "The Road Not Taken." Make sure you argue your central thesis and support your interpretations with textual evidence.Be sure to use the correct MLA format.