2.1 Nothing ----Short Answer Timed Writing: See prompt above (20 minutes)
2.2 Vocabulary & Writing --- pages 644-645
by the end of class (20 minutes)
Do all 3 Vocab sections: 1-5, then Cite 3 specific reasons…, 1-3
Examine the BOTH student models in Conventions In Writing and then apply the Rhetorical Q technique to enhance the following text:
I think that Quindlen should consider why she could have the kind of unstructured “go outside and play” summer that she enjoyed as a child. [insert your RQ here)]
Note: You can rhetorical question can either highlight Quindlen’s claim or counter it’s effect.
Teacher anticipates 20 min of downtime to work on AR reading or play FREErice
Friday & Next Monday – bring a jump drive or save this on your cloud/googledrive
http://www.slideshare.net/ardenmclean/propaganda-techniques-3639870
IGNORE LAST SLIDE
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140815205902-57567806-7-propaganda-techniques-all-students-should-learn
http://oswaltenglish.weebly.com/flipped.html It’s the last video on the page “Persuasive Appeals for TV Commercials”
Go to https://cooltoolsforschool.wordpress.com/thing-5-digital-storytelling-presentation-tools/ and create a digital presentation showing advertising and/or propaganda examples of the following:
All 7 appeals listed on page 634 + Glittering Generalities + Name Calling = 9 categories
Students: READ carefully through this AGENDA, especially if it’s on a day you have a sub. Failure to follow the task at hand will be on your shoulders – not the substitute teacher.
Oswalt will be out with Photography on a field trip Wed. 9/30, please be on task with sub.
THIS WEEK TUTORING IS THURSDAY – 12:40-1pm
AR Deadline is Wednesday, September 30th
WEEK 6
September 28 – October 2
What is Ethos, Pathos, Logos? Watch the following videos:
http://www.shmoop.com/video/ethos-pathos-logos (an overview)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAsjRRMMg_Q (identify Ethos, Pathos, Logos in commercial)
1.3 Sheila and 1.4 Harrison
Short Answer Models are on the CLASS PAGE of Weebly
ALL WEEK: Retrieve scored work and verify grades in FOCUS
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Pink Pop Quiz for anyone currently failing (as of 9/29 @10:30am) – OPEN NOTES (no books, no internet)
Turn Completed Pop Quiz into the “Skittles” Period folder before the bell rings
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Unit 6 Critical Reading Workshop –
EVERYONE: Read and take notes over HML pages 632-637
Include ALL Key terms (bold font words) and answer ALL Close Read questions in the margins of pages 633, 635 and 637.
FRIDAY: Review http://oswaltenglish.weebly.com/uploads/2/0/6/2/20625000/2014_staar_eng_ii_essay_samples.pdf
This link is on the STAAR page of Weebly – see link “STAAR PERSUASIVE ESSAY SAMPLES”
Oswalt will be out with Photography on a field trip Wed. 9/30, please be on task with sub.
WEEK 5
September 21-25
(Mon/Tues) Analyze your Spring 2015 STAAR Expository Essay using the following resources
Rubrics – David Beckham’s nice; but STAAR is more detailed
Highlight your thesis, take notes on what worked and what didn’t
Compare with your neighbor’s essay
Compare with TEA models -- Click STAAR Writing Samples – Spring 2015 on Weebly/STAAR tab
Studying the experts is the best way to pick up badassery technique
Create a Self-Score Analysis of your Spring 2015 effort – write on the back of essay.
(Wed/Thurs) Read the following two articles:
http://www.customwritten.com/Writing/stand-out-writing
http://www.collegebasics.com/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/26-seven-ways-to-make-your-college-essay-stand-out.html
(Wed/Thurs)Rewrite your essay – lined paper will be provided – DUE 9/25 & 9/28
Include a Self-Score modeled after the critiques you read from official STAAR graders
You can “cut and paste” descriptors that define your writing… may look like a hybrid of several models.
You must also get peer feedback validating or invalidating your efforts
Friday/Monday: You have 30 minutes to complete your essay, self-score and get feedback from 2 peers. Use your rubric for phrasing and lingo; Highlight thesis. Time starts NOW!
Explore Ethos, Pathos and Logos with Superbowl Ads.
THIS WEEK TUTORING IS THURSDAY – 12:40-1pm
AR Deadline is Wednesday, September 30th
Mrs. Hanson Rm 270 and Mrs. Battles Rm 278? will let you test during lunch
All AR Points will be entered October 1-2nd
WEEK 4
September 14-16
Bring your AR book with you to EVERY class EVERY day this week (multiple assemblies)
You will have a sub Tuesday/Wednesday
Vampire Mode is okay – kill the lights and pop in the ear buds
EXTRA CREDIT for everyone if 50 students show up for Open House on Tuesday.
Wrap up anything from last week that needs finishing – make your grade happier
Wall Street Journal Wednesday – find 1 article that looks interesting and read it
Choose any 3 stems from Week 3 and reflect on the piece you read in your notes
Be sure to include article title, author and publication date
Short Answer Revisions (Sheila and/or Harrison) – INCLUDE Self Score with explanation
Use those same stems to help you with your Expansion/Connection in your short answer. One of the best conclusions for a short answer might be an analogy (comparison). Example: The narrator’s point of view is similar to Kourtney Kardashian who is finally waking up and see how her baby Daddy Scott is not the end all be all that she thought he was.
Show proof – write down the line #s proving the correct answer for the m/c portion of 1.4
will give 3 extra points for every correction
September 17-18
Three synonyms and an antonym walk into a bar… (group activity)
What makes a stand-out writers?
Feel Free to read before class.
http://www.customwritten.com/Writing/stand-out-writing
http://www.collegebasics.com/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/26-seven-ways-to-make-your-college-essay-stand-out.html
The Wall Street Journal helps you to maximize your education and set yourself apart from the competition—for grades, for internships and for jobs. As the most trusted source for news and information, The Journal is ideal for students who major in everything from economics to accounting, management to marketing–and many more. By reading The Journal, you get a more well-rounded view of the events and people shaping the worlds of business, finance, politics and technology. http://student.wsj.com/
RAISE YOUR GPA
The Journal can help increase your comprehension of coursework and give you more confidence in the classroom, leading to a higher GPA.
COMPETITIVE EDGE
The Journal can help you be better prepared for interviews and impress interviewers with your knowledge of current events and company information.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
The Journal’s comprehensive breadth of coverage, features and opinions make it relevant to nearly every class. And if you’re a freshman or undecided about your major, you can use The Journal to track industries and decide what field is right for you.
WEEK 3
September 8-9 (Tuesday is an A day)
READY, SET & Go pick up your writing folder from your previous TECH English teacher.
If you can somehow finagle your writing folder from your middle school teacher I will give you extra credit (bring to class before Halloween)
Self Score and Peer Edit 1.3 Sheila Short Answer
Watch “2081” video and then read “Harrison Bergeron” short story (HML pgs 36-47)
Choose 5 the following Reflection Stems and reflect in your notes