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Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement and the Charter School Debate

In this engaging lesson, we'll focus on enhancing your understanding of subject-verb agreement through practice exercises and explore the ongoing debate between charter and public schools. We will review the ACT writing rubric to equip you with skills to excel in your argumentative essays. Using recent data from Chicago regarding Mayor Rahm Emanuel's charter school initiatives, you will be encouraged to form and articulate your opinions. Finally, we will complete vocabulary exercises to reinforce your reading comprehension and expression.

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Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement and the Charter School Debate

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  1. English III March 3, 2014 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Make your Point Monday!”

  2. AGENDA • Subject-Verb Agreement Practice • The ACT Writing rubric • Charter vs. Public schools • Make your argument

  3. Subject-Verb Agreement 1-5 6-10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

  4. Subject-Verb Agreement 1-5 6-10 1. Is (boss) 2. are (tornadoes) 3. has (Everyone) 4. have (people) 5. has (one) 6. has (instructor) 7. reminds (Rice and beans) 8. has (Everyone) 9. are (few) 10. seem (students)

  5. How to get to the 7-8 range

  6. Argumentative Essay (30 Minutes) Mayor Rahm Emanuel supports opening new charter schools while many district schools face closings. For example, in 2013, seven new charter schools were approved to be opened while almost 50 district schools were closed for under-enrollment and budgetary reasons. Citing evidence from the Chicago Tribune article as well as information discussed in class, discuss whether you approve or disapprove of Mayor Emanuel’s desire to close district schools and open more charter schools.

  7. Compare and Contrast Charter Schools Public Schools • Publicly funded, privately managed • Students attend charter schools by choice. • Educational philosophy set by founding charter. • Publicly funded, publicly managed • Many students attend by default by way of a pre-determined school boundary. • Educational philosophy set by district.

  8. Compare and Contrast Charter Schools Public Schools • Teachers are non-unionized. • Set own guidelines and regulations, little district bureaucracy. • Must re-apply for their charters—have to show growth (accountability to the charter). • Average age? 3-5 years • Teachers are unionized. • Guidelines and regulations set by district. • Average age? Unable to be determined, but much longer than charter schools.

  9. HOMEWORK Plan for the ACT English Rules practice set tomorrow.

  10. Vocabulary from the article First try to define the word from the context given in the article. Then, if you can’t figure it out, look the word up. Word Bank: vastly(1) / buttress (4) / supposition (6) touted (9) / backlash(9) / disparity (13) vague(21) / restorative (21)

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