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Consider the questions above as you write a three- to five-page essay in which you:

IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP,

Choose two of Delpit’s recommendations, and

analyze how they would work to close the achievement gap.

The following steps will help you write an excellent essay:

1. Read Delpit’s book closely and carefully. Choose two or three reading strategies, such as Talking to the Text, Taking Notes, Asking Questions, Discussing with a Friend, and Making

Connections to help you understand what she says.

2. Do your metacognitive reading logs completely and on time.

1. Meet with your group outside of class at least once to discuss the reading and to plan how to lead the discussion on your assigned day.

4. Record your ideas on the T-Chart.

5. Review your T-Chart and your metacognitive reading logs prior to the Synthesis Quiz.

6. Write (and type, double-spaced) a completed draft of your essay.

7. Revise your essay based on your classmates’ feedback and bring the revised draft to class.

8. Edit and polish your draft based on your classmates’ feedback and submit your final draft.