Composition Notebook

You will need to bring a composition book to class each day for bellwork writing assignments. Each day will begin with an ACT Word of the Day. You will provide a written response that helps build vocabulary and prepare for college.

You will also use the ACE Writing Model to strengthen critical thinking and writing skills.

ACE stands for:

• Answer the question
  
  

• Cite evidence
  

Explain your reasoning
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ACT Word of the Day:
Acquiesce – to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Step 1: Define the word
Acquiesce – to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Step 2: Generate a question
Have you ever had to acquiesce to a decision made by a group, even though you disagreed?

Step 3: ACE Response

A – Answer the question:
Yes, I have had to acquiesce to a group decision with which I didn’t fully agree.

have had to acquiesce to a group decision in which I didn’t fully agree.

C – Cite evidence:
For example, during a group project last semester, my team decided to present a topic I wasn’t interested in. I shared my opinion, but they voted to go with the majority choice.

E – Explain your reasoning:
Even though I didn’t agree, I acquiesced because I didn’t want to hold up the progress of the group. Sometimes, it's better to go along with a decision for the sake of teamwork and cooperation, even if it's not your preference.

Steps to Journal Writing

Example

Acquiesce – to accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Have you ever had to acquiesce to a decision made by a group, even though you disagreed?

Yes, I have had to acquiesce to a group decision with which I didn’t fully agree. For example, during a group project last semester, my team decided to present a topic in which I wasn’t interested. I shared my opinion, but they voted to go with the majority choice. Even though I didn’t agree, I acquiesced because I didn’t want to hold up the progress of the group. Sometimes, it's better to go along with a decision for the sake of teamwork and cooperation, even if it's not your preference.

Please Be Advised
There will be no use of personal electronic devices during class time, in compliance with MSCS district policy. This includes cell phones, smart watches, iPads etc.