1. •In your R/W notebook, in the journal section respond to the following prompt:
Write a short summary of de Crevecoeur’s definition of an American using details from his letter to support your summary.
- Include a clear statement of his main idea
- Summarize his thinking by stating his main points in YOUR own words – paraphrase
- Follow the organization of his letter
- Include at least one quote (piece of evidence)
- Interpret that quote
2. Defining by classification and function
•Complete the chart on pg. 35
3. CEI Review
4. A Hyphenated American
•read the essay, “Growing up Asian in America” (pg. 37)
As you are reading,
1.discuss your thinking
2.Underline details that vividly indicate the author’s feelings about her Japanese heritage
3.Draw a dotted --- line under details that vividly indicate the author’s feelings about her American reality
4.Diffuse unknown words and phrases
HW: USA Test Prep: Use Transitions
Due Sunday 2/4/18