Please look at the learning intentions and priority standards you will be meeting with this essay. When you have looked at your "I Can" statements, please write "I understand my learning intentions" in the response box.

Student priority learning intentions:

By the end of this assignment, I will know and show:

How to identify and form a claim

To identify and present valid reasoning and evidence to support a claim.

Cite supporting evidence using MLA format

Use evidence from a text through quoting, paraphrasing, and citing text to analyze a literary character/symbol

10.RC.6d I can:

Present an argument with solid claim.

Determine the validity of the reasoning and evidence.

Explain any false or unsupported statements.

10.RC.3 Draw ample evidence from grade-level texts to support claims and inferences, attending to the precise details of the authors’ descriptions or explanations through quoting, paraphrasing, and citing textual references

10.VD.2 I can:

Analyze the meaning of figurative language including the cumulative impact word choice has on the tone, mood, and meaning of a text.

Analyze denotations, connotations, and/or literary allusions to understand the meaning of words and phrases.

10.W.6 I can complete the following steps of the writing process independently:

Develop and organize ideas to plan writing.

Revise writing for specific task, purpose, and audience.

Edit writing for formatting and conventions.

Strengthen writing with additional revision to review and edit.

10.ODC.4 I can:

Present information in a clear and organized manner so that the audience can follow what I am talking about.

Cite supporting evidence and explain ideas orally if asked.

Convey a clear and coherent perspective appropriate to purpose, task, and audience.