---
title: "11.02.06"
date: 2006-11-02
url: https://learningischange.com/2006/11/02/110106-2/
author: Ben Wilkoff
categories: ["Lesson Plans", "Uncategorized"]
tags: []
---

# 11.02.06

Core 1:

- Go over Synonyms and Antonyms in Unit 8.
- Revisit belief statements as genre:  Why is it important to outline your belief statements?
- Brainstorm belief statements.
- Refine belief statements with [Standpoint.com](//www.standpoint.com/)
- Write your own Belief Statement piece.

Core 2:

- Do quick word work-outs using The Nerd Herd Big Word Book notes page.
- What makes an analogy a good one?  Explore already written analogies.
- Write your own equally complex relationships.

Core 3:

- Go over Synonyms and Antonyms in Unit 2.
- Discuss-On: What makes a topic worth writing about? What makes a topic not worth writing about?  Brainstorm topics to write essays on.
- What is the difference between a topic and a thesis.
- Develop example thesis statements for our topics.

Core 4:

- Why is defending an indefensible position important?
- Share defenses and select most persuasive performances?
- How do indefensible positions/actions inform our understanding of the first amendment?