Semester Exam Make-Up day
Enjoy you break! Don't forget about your 12 Days of Christmas Break Package.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
“I were planting far out to the forest edge.”
“Aye, the farm is seeded.”
“I think we’ll see green fields soon. It’s warm as blood beneath the clods.”
“If the crop is good, I’ll buy George Jacob’s heifer. How would that please you?”
“This farm’s a continent when you go foot by foot dropping
seeds in it.”
“It’s winter in here yet.”
“You ought to bring some flowers in the house.”
“On Sunday, let you come with me and we’ll walk the farm
together.”
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Independent Reading Project due today. In-class IR check today.
Vocabulary Test Lists 17-18 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Here are the instructions for The 12 Days of Christmas Break Project. Enjoy :)
Here's next week's exam schedule.
1st Semester Exam Vocabulary Flashcards
1st Semester AP Terms Flashcards
Vocabulary Test Lists 17-18 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Here are the instructions for The 12 Days of Christmas Break Project. Enjoy :)
Here's next week's exam schedule.
1st Semester Exam Vocabulary Flashcards
1st Semester AP Terms Flashcards
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Vocabulary Quiz 18 Today. Vocabulary Test 17 & 18 Thursday. Here are the flashcards. I provided you with the list of words which will be featured on your semester exam. Here are the flashcards.
Correct: In “The Chrysanthemums,” we are presented
with a character who is stifled by her “closed-off” environment. Even the sky above “sat like a lid on the
mountains and made of the great valley a close pot” (489). In such claustrophobic surroundings it is not
surprising that Elisa has few creative and emotional outlets. Her only source of fulfillment and passion is
her ability to “stick anything in the ground and make it grow” (490).
Today we reviewed how to blend textual evidence. Here's a helpful handout. Here's the handout you are to review carefully and keep permanently in your binder.
Challenge:
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you analyze the extended metaphor Miller uses in the opening dialogue between Proctor and Elizabeth. There are at least 8 different quotes (all spoken by Proctor) which you can use. Blend them into separate units.
Don't forget that your formal Independent Reading Project is due tomorrow and that your final IR check will be in class tomorrow.
In your textual analysis arguments, it is best to integrate quoted material smoothly into your sentence
structure.
Incorrect: In “The Chrysanthemums,” we are presented
with a character who is stifled by her environment. “On every side it sat like a lid on the
mountains and made of the great valley a closed pot” (489). In such claustrophobic surroundings it is not
surprising that Elisa has few creative and emotional outlets. “Her face was eager and mature and handsome,
even her work with the scissors was over-eager, overpowerful” (489).
Today we reviewed how to blend textual evidence. Here's a helpful handout. Here's the handout you are to review carefully and keep permanently in your binder.
Challenge:
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you analyze the extended metaphor Miller uses in the opening dialogue between Proctor and Elizabeth. There are at least 8 different quotes (all spoken by Proctor) which you can use. Blend them into separate units.
Don't forget that your formal Independent Reading Project is due tomorrow and that your final IR check will be in class tomorrow.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Timed Writing Today
Paragraph 1
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss how Miller demonstrates in the opening dialogue of Act Two thatElizabeth is the antithesis of the “cold, sniveling woman” described by Abigail in Act One.
Your textual evidence should include the following:
Elizabeth's discussion about the rabbit.
Elizabeth's initial plea to Proctor to go to Salem.
Elizabeth's plea to Proctor to talk to Abigail.
Paragraph 2
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss why "[Proctor] has been reached by Hale's words. (Stage Directions page 1078 2nd column). Be sure to use textual evidence from Hale's words and from other locations in Act II.
Option 2
Here are the instructions for the Independent Reading Checks (formal and in class) for Wednesday, December 11th.
Paragraph 1
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss how Miller demonstrates in the opening dialogue of Act Two that
Your textual evidence should include the following:
Elizabeth's discussion about the rabbit.
Elizabeth's initial plea to Proctor to go to Salem.
Elizabeth's plea to Proctor to talk to Abigail.
Paragraph 2
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss why "[Proctor] has been reached by Hale's words. (Stage Directions page 1078 2nd column). Be sure to use textual evidence from Hale's words and from other locations in Act II.
Option 2
Here are the instructions for the Independent Reading Checks (formal and in class) for Wednesday, December 11th.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Timed Writing Today: (Postponed until the week of Monday, December 2nd)
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss how Miller demonstrates in the opening dialogue of Act Two thatElizabeth is the antithesis of the “cold, sniveling woman” described by Abigail in Act One.
Your textual evidence should include the following:
Elizabeth's discussion about the rabbit.
Elizabeth's initial plea to Proctor to go to Salem.
Elizabeth's plea to Proctor to talk to Abigail.
We reviewed the opening pages of Act II and discussed a potential response to the question. Be prepared to complete a thorough analysis of the scene.
Here are the flashcards for Vocabulary List 17 and List 18. The quizzes will be the week after Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your time off. Eat plenty of turkey and all the fixings. But don't forget to READ!
READ! READ! READ!
For those of you who would like to get ahead, instructions for the final, formal IR Check will be forthcoming.
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss how Miller demonstrates in the opening dialogue of Act Two that
Your textual evidence should include the following:
Elizabeth's discussion about the rabbit.
Elizabeth's initial plea to Proctor to go to Salem.
Elizabeth's plea to Proctor to talk to Abigail.
We reviewed the opening pages of Act II and discussed a potential response to the question. Be prepared to complete a thorough analysis of the scene.
Here are the flashcards for Vocabulary List 17 and List 18. The quizzes will be the week after Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your time off. Eat plenty of turkey and all the fixings. But don't forget to READ!
READ! READ! READ!
For those of you who would like to get ahead, instructions for the final, formal IR Check will be forthcoming.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Vocabulary Lists 15 and 16 Test Today. If you missed it, is your responsibility to take it when you return to class.
Today I distributed a handout that you can work on independently or in a small group to use for future reference or as a study guide. Based on some of your responses to yesterday's analysis question, I can see that you are either not reading or not keeping up with class discussions and notes. You have access to the online textbook, so you should review pages of text that you don't understand.
Don't forget to keep up with your Independent Reading. Also, based on your responses to yesterday's IR Check, I can see that some of you are not reading. The only way to fix this problem is to actually READ!
Schedule some time over the break to read. Take your book with you everywhere you go so that you can read. READ! READ! READ!
Today I distributed a handout that you can work on independently or in a small group to use for future reference or as a study guide. Based on some of your responses to yesterday's analysis question, I can see that you are either not reading or not keeping up with class discussions and notes. You have access to the online textbook, so you should review pages of text that you don't understand.
Don't forget to keep up with your Independent Reading. Also, based on your responses to yesterday's IR Check, I can see that some of you are not reading. The only way to fix this problem is to actually READ!
Schedule some time over the break to read. Take your book with you everywhere you go so that you can read. READ! READ! READ!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
IR Check Today. You should have read at least a 1/3 of your book by now. By the time we come back from the Thanksgiving break you should have read more than half of your book or have finished it. You will have an IR check on Wednesday, December 4th.
Act One Analytical Paragraph Test.
If you missed either of these, it is your responsibility to make them up when you return to class.
Vocabulary Test Lists 15 and 16 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Act One Analytical Paragraph Test.
If you missed either of these, it is your responsibility to make them up when you return to class.
Vocabulary Test Lists 15 and 16 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Vocabulary Quiz List 16 Today.
Vocabulary List 15 and 16 Test Thursday. Here are the flashcards.
Act One AP style multiple choice quiz.
If you missed either of today's quizzes, you are responsible for making them up when you return to class or for making arrangements to take them after school.
Don't forget to be reading your book. IR Check tomorrow.
Vocabulary List 15 and 16 Test Thursday. Here are the flashcards.
Act One AP style multiple choice quiz.
If you missed either of today's quizzes, you are responsible for making them up when you return to class or for making arrangements to take them after school.
Don't forget to be reading your book. IR Check tomorrow.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Today we reviewed paragraph structure. Your paragraphs should initially be organized in the following way.
1st sentence: Topic sentence (sometimes called a body thesis). It should contain the subject of your paragraph. It is the answer to the question. It is the statement that clarifies what you will provide textual support for in the sentences that follow.
2nd sentence: Embedded textual evidence that supports your topic sentence. It is also called concrete detail. It is an example, an illustration, or proof to validate the claim you've made in your topic sentence.
3rd sentence: Elaborate or explain how your textual evidence supports your topic sentence. It is also called commentary because you should be commenting about the preceding detail.
4th sentence: Embedded textual evidence.
5th sentence: Elaboration.
6th sentence: Embedded textual evidence.
7th sentence: Elaboration.
This type of paragraph structure is very basic and should be used every time you plan your paragraph. As you get better at including each of the components, then you can work on refining your syntax so that you seamlessly weave your details with your commentary. Getting to that point requires work.
We went through pages 1048-49 of Act One and reviewed the ensuing argument among the dominant players: Putnam, Proctor, and Parris.
Vocabulary Quiz List 16 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
1st sentence: Topic sentence (sometimes called a body thesis). It should contain the subject of your paragraph. It is the answer to the question. It is the statement that clarifies what you will provide textual support for in the sentences that follow.
2nd sentence: Embedded textual evidence that supports your topic sentence. It is also called concrete detail. It is an example, an illustration, or proof to validate the claim you've made in your topic sentence.
3rd sentence: Elaborate or explain how your textual evidence supports your topic sentence. It is also called commentary because you should be commenting about the preceding detail.
4th sentence: Embedded textual evidence.
5th sentence: Elaboration.
6th sentence: Embedded textual evidence.
7th sentence: Elaboration.
This type of paragraph structure is very basic and should be used every time you plan your paragraph. As you get better at including each of the components, then you can work on refining your syntax so that you seamlessly weave your details with your commentary. Getting to that point requires work.
We went through pages 1048-49 of Act One and reviewed the ensuing argument among the dominant players: Putnam, Proctor, and Parris.
Vocabulary Quiz List 16 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Timed Writing today. If you were absent, it is your responsibility to complete it on Monday.
Reminders:
Vocabulary Quiz List 16 on Tuesday. Here are the flashcards. Vocabulary Test 15 & 16 on Thursday. Study!
Independent Reading check on Wednesday. You should have read through at least 1/3 of your book. Read!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Group 5 and 6 Presentations today.
Presentation Evaluation:
Write down the two most memorable things you remember from any of the presentations.
Write a well-developed sentence in which you evaluate the connection among all six of the presentation topics. Yes, The Crucible connects them all, but what else? Hint: a systemic problem in society that is at the root of all the hysteria over so many centuries.
Vocabulary List 15 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Presentation Evaluation:
Write down the two most memorable things you remember from any of the presentations.
Write a well-developed sentence in which you evaluate the connection among all six of the presentation topics. Yes, The Crucible connects them all, but what else? Hint: a systemic problem in society that is at the root of all the hysteria over so many centuries.
Vocabulary List 15 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
11-12-13
Vocabulary Lists 13 and 14 Test Today
Group 5 and 6 Presentations are tomorrow.
Vocabulary List 15 Quiz is Thursday. Here are the flashcards.
Be prepared to evaluate claims made by characters throughout The Crucible and to analyze the validity of their reasoning. Today we did a quick review of the contrasting arguments made by Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. Nurse. Here are the syllogisms:
Mrs. Putnam
Major Premise: Afflictions are caused by either God or the devil/witchcraft.
Minor Premise: The girls (Betty and Ruth Ann) are afflicted.
Inevitable Conclusion: Therefore, the girls' affliction is caused by the devil/witchcraft.
Analysis: Though Mrs. Putnam chooses one of two tenets held by Puritans about the causes of afflictions, Mrs. Putnam reasons erroneously because she has based her major premise on her personal experience (the traumatic loss of losing seven unbaptized babies and her daughter going to Tituba to conjure the spirits of the dead babies). Her judgment is, therefore, biased.
Mrs. Nurse
Major Premise: Afflictions are caused by God or the devil; however, children often go through phrases in which they mischievously act out afflictions.
Minor Premises: The girls (Betty and Ruth Ann) seem afflicted.
Inevitable Conclusion: Their afflictions are not real; they are simply going through a "silly season."
Analysis: Though Mrs. Nurse's claim seems valid, it is flawed because she doesn't have all the facts. She basis her conclusion on wisdom gained from raising eleven children and twenty-six grandchildren. Though having "seen them all through their silly seasons," she makes a hasty generalization in which she applies her experience with children to the specific case of Betty and Ruth Ann without knowing all the facts. When she learns some of the facts, she changes her mind.
Mrs. Nurse (new line of reasoning)
Major Premise: Afflictions are caused by God punishing sinners.
Minor Premise: Mrs. Putnam sinned by sending her daughter to Tituba to conjure.
Inevitable Conclusion: The girls are afflicted by God as punishment for practicing witchcraft (conjuring).
Analysis: Now Mrs. Nurse's reasoning is directly contrasted with Mrs. Putnam's, which provokes Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's ire. They insist that the afflictions are the work of the devil and look for someone to blame. Mr. Putnam reacts to Mrs. Nurse's statement with hostility and resentment; Mrs. Putnam refuses to accept that personal sin could be the cause of her past experiences and ignores her role in the current affliction of the two girls.
Group 5 and 6 Presentations are tomorrow.
Vocabulary List 15 Quiz is Thursday. Here are the flashcards.
Be prepared to evaluate claims made by characters throughout The Crucible and to analyze the validity of their reasoning. Today we did a quick review of the contrasting arguments made by Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. Nurse. Here are the syllogisms:
Mrs. Putnam
Major Premise: Afflictions are caused by either God or the devil/witchcraft.
Minor Premise: The girls (Betty and Ruth Ann) are afflicted.
Inevitable Conclusion: Therefore, the girls' affliction is caused by the devil/witchcraft.
Analysis: Though Mrs. Putnam chooses one of two tenets held by Puritans about the causes of afflictions, Mrs. Putnam reasons erroneously because she has based her major premise on her personal experience (the traumatic loss of losing seven unbaptized babies and her daughter going to Tituba to conjure the spirits of the dead babies). Her judgment is, therefore, biased.
Mrs. Nurse
Major Premise: Afflictions are caused by God or the devil; however, children often go through phrases in which they mischievously act out afflictions.
Minor Premises: The girls (Betty and Ruth Ann) seem afflicted.
Inevitable Conclusion: Their afflictions are not real; they are simply going through a "silly season."
Analysis: Though Mrs. Nurse's claim seems valid, it is flawed because she doesn't have all the facts. She basis her conclusion on wisdom gained from raising eleven children and twenty-six grandchildren. Though having "seen them all through their silly seasons," she makes a hasty generalization in which she applies her experience with children to the specific case of Betty and Ruth Ann without knowing all the facts. When she learns some of the facts, she changes her mind.
Mrs. Nurse (new line of reasoning)
Major Premise: Afflictions are caused by God punishing sinners.
Minor Premise: Mrs. Putnam sinned by sending her daughter to Tituba to conjure.
Inevitable Conclusion: The girls are afflicted by God as punishment for practicing witchcraft (conjuring).
Analysis: Now Mrs. Nurse's reasoning is directly contrasted with Mrs. Putnam's, which provokes Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's ire. They insist that the afflictions are the work of the devil and look for someone to blame. Mr. Putnam reacts to Mrs. Nurse's statement with hostility and resentment; Mrs. Putnam refuses to accept that personal sin could be the cause of her past experiences and ignores her role in the current affliction of the two girls.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Congratulations Rivera choir members for earning a chair in the TMEA Region Choir. Good luck as you audition for the All-State Choir!
Today we reviewed the 2nd half of Act I and began our hunt for logical and rhetorical fallacies. By now everyone should have online access to the textbook and should have a logical and rhetorical fallacies handbook. Here are the flashcards. The direct link to the textbook is at the top of this blog. If you fall behind during class or if you are absent, it is your responsibility to get caught up.
Don't forget about tomorrow's Vocabulary Lists 13 and 14 Test. Here are the flashcards.
Today we reviewed the 2nd half of Act I and began our hunt for logical and rhetorical fallacies. By now everyone should have online access to the textbook and should have a logical and rhetorical fallacies handbook. Here are the flashcards. The direct link to the textbook is at the top of this blog. If you fall behind during class or if you are absent, it is your responsibility to get caught up.
Don't forget about tomorrow's Vocabulary Lists 13 and 14 Test. Here are the flashcards.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders Volleyball Team and the Raider Football Team for their wins yesterday evening. Good luck!
Rhetorical Precis are due for each of the two Scientific American articles.
Timed Writing today. Respond to the following:
Write two well developed paragraphs in which you evaluate the way the claims made in the psychology articles apply to characters in The Crucible. Use evidence from the articles and from The Crucible to support your assertion.
Important Calendar Changes:
Tuesday, November 12th: Vocabulary Test 13 & 14 Here are the combined flashcards.
Wednesday, November 13th: Group 5 and Group 6
Rhetorical Precis are due for each of the two Scientific American articles.
Timed Writing today. Respond to the following:
Write two well developed paragraphs in which you evaluate the way the claims made in the psychology articles apply to characters in The Crucible. Use evidence from the articles and from The Crucible to support your assertion.
Important Calendar Changes:
Tuesday, November 12th: Vocabulary Test 13 & 14 Here are the combined flashcards.
Wednesday, November 13th: Group 5 and Group 6
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Vocabulary List 14 Quiz Today.
Today I distributed the Logical and Rhetorical Fallacies Handbook. It is your responsibility to read it, review it, and bring it to class everyday. Next week we will be searching for fallacies in the arguments made by characters in The Crucible. Be ready. I have included the terms in Quizlet for you to review. Here are the flashcards.
We discussed the SOAPS tones for the two Scientific American articles. Be sure to have your rhetorical precis ready to turn in tomorrow. Timed Writing will be based on the connection to The Crucible characters.
Today I distributed the Logical and Rhetorical Fallacies Handbook. It is your responsibility to read it, review it, and bring it to class everyday. Next week we will be searching for fallacies in the arguments made by characters in The Crucible. Be ready. I have included the terms in Quizlet for you to review. Here are the flashcards.
We discussed the SOAPS tones for the two Scientific American articles. Be sure to have your rhetorical precis ready to turn in tomorrow. Timed Writing will be based on the connection to The Crucible characters.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Group 4 Presentations today on McCarthyism and The Crucible.
Today you had some class time to review yesterday's Scientific American articles. You can find the links on yesterday's post. You should have started and/or completed a SOAPStone for each article as a way to prepare for the rhetorical precis due Friday. Also, you should have discussed the connection to the characters in the play to prepare for Friday's timed writing.
Vocabulary List 14 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards. Study please.
Today you had some class time to review yesterday's Scientific American articles. You can find the links on yesterday's post. You should have started and/or completed a SOAPStone for each article as a way to prepare for the rhetorical precis due Friday. Also, you should have discussed the connection to the characters in the play to prepare for Friday's timed writing.
Vocabulary List 14 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards. Study please.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Vocabulary List 13 Quiz today. Here are the flashcards for Vocabulary List 14. That quiz will be Thursday.
Today I distributed a copy of two different articles published recently in Scientific American. The links to both can be found below. You are expected to read and annotate the two articles and write a rhetorical precis for each. Be prepared to write about the application of these modern concepts to the characters of The Crucible for Friday's Timed Writing.
"A 'Blame Bias' Distorts Our Judgment" by MelindaWeinner Moyer
"The Psychological Power of Satan" by Piercarlo Valdesolo
Today I distributed a copy of two different articles published recently in Scientific American. The links to both can be found below. You are expected to read and annotate the two articles and write a rhetorical precis for each. Be prepared to write about the application of these modern concepts to the characters of The Crucible for Friday's Timed Writing.
"A 'Blame Bias' Distorts Our Judgment" by MelindaWeinner Moyer
"The Psychological Power of Satan" by Piercarlo Valdesolo
Monday, November 4, 2013
Picture Day. :)
Don't forget about tomorrow's vocabulary quiz. Here are the List 13 flashcards.
Also, you should already be reading your book selection. Read!
Don't forget about tomorrow's vocabulary quiz. Here are the List 13 flashcards.
Also, you should already be reading your book selection. Read!
Friday, November 1, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Vocabulary Test Lists 11 and 12 Today
Don't forget to make your 3rd six weeks independent reading book selection this week. Check yesterday's post for links to the books on Amazon if you'd like to read reviews or read the first few pages so that you can make an informed decision.
Have a safe Halloween. Don't do anything foolhardy! :)
Don't forget to make your 3rd six weeks independent reading book selection this week. Check yesterday's post for links to the books on Amazon if you'd like to read reviews or read the first few pages so that you can make an informed decision.
Have a safe Halloween. Don't do anything foolhardy! :)
Group 2 Presentations Today.
Distribution of calendar, Semester Exam Vocabulary List, and 3rd Six Weeks Independent Reading Selections.
Choose one of the following three books to read for the 3rd six weeks. Selections are first come, first serve. You may begin reading as soon as you get the book. Your semester exam will include questions about the book.
“On July 5, 1906, scandal breaks in the small town of Cold Sassy, Georgia, when the proprietor of the general store, E. Rucker Blakeslee, elopes with Miss Love Simpson. He is barely three weeks a widower, and she is only half his age and a Yankee to boot. As their marriage inspires a whirlwind of local gossip, fourteen-year-old Will Tweedy suddenly finds himself eyewitness to a family scandal, and that’s where his adventures begin.” –Goodreads
Distribution of calendar, Semester Exam Vocabulary List, and 3rd Six Weeks Independent Reading Selections.
Choose one of the following three books to read for the 3rd six weeks. Selections are first come, first serve. You may begin reading as soon as you get the book. Your semester exam will include questions about the book.
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
–Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
(Class set check out only)
(Class set check out only)
“In
the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies
fought for two dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life. Far
more than rifles and bullets were carried into battle. There were memories.
There were promises. There was love. And far more than men fell on those
Pennsylvania fields. Shattered futures, forgotten innocence, and crippled
beauty were also the casualties of war. The Killer Angels is
unique, sweeping, unforgettable—a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for
America's destiny.” -Goodreads
The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan – New York Times Bestseller
(Class set check out only)
(Class set check out only)
“Winnie
and Helen have kept each other's worst secrets for more than fifty years. Now,
because she believes she is dying, Helen wants to expose everything. Winnie angrily determines that she must be the
one to tell her daughter, Pearl, about the past—including the terrible truth
even Helen does not know. And so begins Winnie's story of her life on a small
island outside Shanghai in the 1920s, and other places in China during World
War II, and traces the happy and desperate events that led to Winnie's coming
to America in 1949.” –Amazon
Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns –New York Times Bestseller
(Library check out only)
(Library check out only)
“On July 5, 1906, scandal breaks in the small town of Cold Sassy, Georgia, when the proprietor of the general store, E. Rucker Blakeslee, elopes with Miss Love Simpson. He is barely three weeks a widower, and she is only half his age and a Yankee to boot. As their marriage inspires a whirlwind of local gossip, fourteen-year-old Will Tweedy suddenly finds himself eyewitness to a family scandal, and that’s where his adventures begin.” –Goodreads
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Vocabulary List 12 Quiz Today.
Group 1 Presentations.
We continued with notes and discussion of the language of Act One.
Group 2 Presentations tomorrow.
Vocabulary Lists 11 and 12 Test Thursday. Here are the combined flashcards.
Group 1 Presentations.
We continued with notes and discussion of the language of Act One.
Group 2 Presentations tomorrow.
Vocabulary Lists 11 and 12 Test Thursday. Here are the combined flashcards.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Researched Handouts due today.
We continued to analyze Miller's language choices throughout the opening pages of Act One. Review the following terms for discussion:
emotional appeal
imagery
juxtaposition
personification
syntax
Vocabulary List 12 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Here are the combined flashcards for Thursday's test.
We continued to analyze Miller's language choices throughout the opening pages of Act One. Review the following terms for discussion:
emotional appeal
imagery
juxtaposition
personification
syntax
Vocabulary List 12 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Here are the combined flashcards for Thursday's test.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Today we reviewed Miller's language choices in the opening pages of Act One of The Crucible. You are expected to take notes to use as a study guide.
Don't forget that your researched handouts are due on Monday. Go to Monday's post for the direct links to the websites for your group research. Get to work!
Next Tuesday is the Vocabulary List 12 Quiz and Thursday is the Combined Lists 11 and 12 Test. Study!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Vocabulary List 11 Quiz today.
10 minute Group Conference. Researched Handouts are due on Monday for all groups. Monday's post has the direct links to the websites I provided for you. Be sure to use EasyBib for your Works Cited page. Get to work!
The Crucible Act 1
Review the following terms for discussion and application to the play:
Allusion
Ambiguity
Symbolism
Logical Fallacy
Extended Metaphor
Motif
Paradox
10 minute Group Conference. Researched Handouts are due on Monday for all groups. Monday's post has the direct links to the websites I provided for you. Be sure to use EasyBib for your Works Cited page. Get to work!
The Crucible Act 1
Review the following terms for discussion and application to the play:
Allusion
Ambiguity
Symbolism
Logical Fallacy
Extended Metaphor
Motif
Paradox
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Today we analyzed Miller's language choices in the opening pages of The Crucible and discussed the effect of his choices on characterization, mood, and theme.
Be sure to review the following literary/rhetorical terms for discussion and application to the play:
alliteration
hyperbole
euphemism
irony (verbal, situational, dramatic)
polysyndeton
repetition
metonymy
Vocabulary Quiz List 11 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
You should be working on your group project. Be sure to make arrangements with each other to plan and to work on this assignment. Get to work! Go to Monday's post for the direct links to the websites.
Be sure to review the following literary/rhetorical terms for discussion and application to the play:
alliteration
hyperbole
euphemism
irony (verbal, situational, dramatic)
polysyndeton
repetition
metonymy
Vocabulary Quiz List 11 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
You should be working on your group project. Be sure to make arrangements with each other to plan and to work on this assignment. Get to work! Go to Monday's post for the direct links to the websites.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Vocabulary Lists 9 & 10 Test today. If you missed it, it is your responsibility to make it up. Yesterday was the make up day for the Aronson test. Today was the make up day for Quiz 10. All other make ups will need to be taken after school. Also, the last day to retest today's vocabulary will be after school on Tuesday the 29th. If you are in need of a retest, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to take one.
Vocabulary Lists 11 and 12 were distributed today. If you didn't pick them up, be sure to do so tomorrow. Thursday is the scheduled quiz for List 11.
Projects are up and running. You should have already made arrangements with your group to divvy up responsibilities and to work on the researched handout. Don't forget that it's due for all groups on Monday.
Check yesterday's post for the links to the websites assigned to each group. Get to work!
Vocabulary Lists 11 and 12 were distributed today. If you didn't pick them up, be sure to do so tomorrow. Thursday is the scheduled quiz for List 11.
Projects are up and running. You should have already made arrangements with your group to divvy up responsibilities and to work on the researched handout. Don't forget that it's due for all groups on Monday.
Check yesterday's post for the links to the websites assigned to each group. Get to work!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Don't forget about tomorrow's scheduled Vocabulary Lists 9 & 10 Test. Here are the flashcards.
Today I assigned groups and distributed the instruction sheets for The Crucible Group Project. Be mindful of all due dates. This project is in two parts. The researched handout is due on Monday, October 28th for all groups. Presentations vary depending on your group assignment. Here are the Internet links to the various websites I have provided for you. Get to work!
Group 1
WitchHunt History
Group 2
TheReal World Behind the Hysteria:
Group 3
Group 4
HUAC
Group 5
Today I assigned groups and distributed the instruction sheets for The Crucible Group Project. Be mindful of all due dates. This project is in two parts. The researched handout is due on Monday, October 28th for all groups. Presentations vary depending on your group assignment. Here are the Internet links to the various websites I have provided for you. Get to work!
Group 1
WitchHunt History
Group 2
TheReal World Behind the Hysteria:
Group 3
Group 4
HUAC
Group 5
Group 6
PatriotAct
Friday, October 18, 2013
Aronson Book Test Today. If you missed it, it is your responsibility to take a make-up test upon your return to class.
Vocabulary Lists 9& 10 Test Tuesday. Here are the flashcards.
Vocabulary Lists 9& 10 Test Tuesday. Here are the flashcards.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Vocabulary List 10 Quiz Today.
We started reading The Crucible today. If you missed it, be sure to borrow notes.
UPDATE:
Aronson book test is still scheduled for tomorrow.
Afternoon classes (6th, 8th, & 9th) will take Vocabulary List 10 Quiz on Monday. Flashcards.
All classes will take the Vocabulary Lists 9 & 10 Test on Tuesday. Flashcards.
We started reading The Crucible today. If you missed it, be sure to borrow notes.
UPDATE:
Aronson book test is still scheduled for tomorrow.
Afternoon classes (6th, 8th, & 9th) will take Vocabulary List 10 Quiz on Monday. Flashcards.
All classes will take the Vocabulary Lists 9 & 10 Test on Tuesday. Flashcards.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
PSAT Writing Review
Tomorrow you will be taking the PSAT. Good luck!
Don't forget about Vocabulary List 10 Quiz on Thursday and the Aronson book test on Friday.
Here are the flashcards for List 10.
Tomorrow you will be taking the PSAT. Good luck!
Don't forget about Vocabulary List 10 Quiz on Thursday and the Aronson book test on Friday.
Here are the flashcards for List 10.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Practice Set 2 Review
Here's a useful website for help with commonly confused words: Grammar Monster
Here's the College Board's Website for the PSAT/NMSQT. You will be testing on Wednesday. When you signed up for it, you should have received a study packet.
Vocabulary List 9 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Here's a useful website for help with commonly confused words: Grammar Monster
Here's the College Board's Website for the PSAT/NMSQT. You will be testing on Wednesday. When you signed up for it, you should have received a study packet.
Vocabulary List 9 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Friday, October 11, 2013
PSAT Practice Set 2
Set 1 Review:
The following questions were the 4 most missed questions from Practice Set 1
Set 1 Review:
The following questions were the 4 most missed questions from Practice Set 1
The
reason the tent fell over was that we did not anchor the center pole.
(A)
that
we did not anchor the center pole CORRECT ANSWER
(B)
because
we did not anchor the center pole
(C)
we
did not anchor the center pole
(D)
for
our not anchoring the center pole
(E)
because
of our not anchoring the center pole
Many visitors were impressed by the monument’s
sheer size, but for others it was its solemn gravity.
(A)
size, but for others it was
(B)
size; but others thought it was
(C)
size,
others were impressed by
(D)
size
and not, like for others,
(E)
size;
others by CORRECT ANSWER
I sometimes
prefer making a selection based on
the advice of
a friend over
my own analysis.
(A) making a
selection based on the advice of a friend over
(B)
to base a selection on the advice of a friend rather than on CORRECT ANSWER
(C) basing a
selection on the advice of a friend more than
(D)making
a selection based rather on the advice of a friend instead of
(E)
to make a selection based on what a friend says rather than
Unable to meet all of its costs with
such meager revenue, bankruptcy could not be avoided by the small
company.
(A)
bankruptcy could not be avoided by the
small company
(B)
the small company’s bankruptcy could not
be avoided
(C)
the
small company could not avoid bankruptcy CORRECT ANSWER
(D)
it was not possible for the small
company to avoid bankruptcy
(E)
the bankruptcy of the small company
could not be avoided
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Reading Check Quiz today.
PSAT 15 minute Practice Set 1
Vocabulary Test Lists 7 & 8 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
PSAT 15 minute Practice Set 1
Vocabulary Test Lists 7 & 8 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Vocabulary Quiz 8 Today. If you missed it,you need to be sure to make it up.
Don't forget to finish reading your Nonfiction selection. You will have a reading check quiz tomorrow.
Today we read excerpts from Jonathan Edwards' sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and completed a SOAPS-Tone notes page. Also, we hunted for emotional appeals.
Don't forget to finish reading your Nonfiction selection. You will have a reading check quiz tomorrow.
Today we read excerpts from Jonathan Edwards' sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and completed a SOAPS-Tone notes page. Also, we hunted for emotional appeals.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Vocabulary Quiz List 8 tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Today we watched a video about the Puritans and took notes. If you missed it, you will need to find a partner willing to share his/her notes with you.
Here are some of the names and terms you need to be sure you include in your notes:
"Utopian Promise" video
Puritans
Quakers
John Winthrop
William Penn
Mary Rowlandson
jeremiad
typology
apocalyptic imagery
plain style
"City on a Hill" image
Don't forget to read your Nonfiction selection. Reading check quiz on Wednesday.
Today we watched a video about the Puritans and took notes. If you missed it, you will need to find a partner willing to share his/her notes with you.
Here are some of the names and terms you need to be sure you include in your notes:
"Utopian Promise" video
Puritans
Quakers
John Winthrop
William Penn
Mary Rowlandson
jeremiad
typology
apocalyptic imagery
plain style
"City on a Hill" image
Don't forget to read your Nonfiction selection. Reading check quiz on Wednesday.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Vocabulary List 7 Quiz today. Also, be sure to pick up List 8 for next week's quiz and test.
We finished the logical appeals of the Declaration and looked for emotional appeals, particularly those embedded within the inductive argument.
Be sure to finish annotating/highlighting. You can also begin shaping your precis for tomorrow's timed writing.
We finished the logical appeals of the Declaration and looked for emotional appeals, particularly those embedded within the inductive argument.
Be sure to finish annotating/highlighting. You can also begin shaping your precis for tomorrow's timed writing.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Reading Check Quiz today. If you missed it, be sure to make it up when you return to class.
Today we reviewed (and highlighted) the logical appeals of the Declaration. The following are terms you need to be familiar with:
Induction (Inductive Reasoning)
Deduction (Deductive Reasoning)
Syllogism
Major Premise
Minor Premise
Inevitable Conclusion
Vocabulary List 7 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Today we reviewed (and highlighted) the logical appeals of the Declaration. The following are terms you need to be familiar with:
Induction (Inductive Reasoning)
Deduction (Deductive Reasoning)
Syllogism
Major Premise
Minor Premise
Inevitable Conclusion
Vocabulary List 7 Quiz tomorrow. Here are the flashcards.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
Today I distributed the Tone Vocabulary List for you to keep permanently in your notebook and to use as a reference as needed.
We read The Declaration of Independence. Who is the audience? What are the major and minor premises of the text?
Don't forget that you have a Vocabulary Test tomorrow on lists 5 & 6. Here are the combined flashcards.
Sign up for the PSAT ASAP in E224. Yes, you should take the PSAT; it is an important and necessary milestone for all college bound students.
We read The Declaration of Independence. Who is the audience? What are the major and minor premises of the text?
Don't forget that you have a Vocabulary Test tomorrow on lists 5 & 6. Here are the combined flashcards.
Sign up for the PSAT ASAP in E224. Yes, you should take the PSAT; it is an important and necessary milestone for all college bound students.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Vocabulary List 6 Quiz today.
Timed Writing Today:
Write a rhetorical precis for Barbara Ehrenreich's essay followed by your response to the following question:
Ehrenreich indicates that "genuine social reform" is more important than "verbal purification" (paragraph 6). Defend or attack the position that words--as the first manifestation of ideas--must always precede any actions, including social reform.
Timed Writing Today:
Write a rhetorical precis for Barbara Ehrenreich's essay followed by your response to the following question:
Ehrenreich indicates that "genuine social reform" is more important than "verbal purification" (paragraph 6). Defend or attack the position that words--as the first manifestation of ideas--must always precede any actions, including social reform.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Vocabulary List 5 Quiz today.
Vocabulary List 6 Quiz will be Friday. Here are the flashcards.
Your Nonfiction IR Project is due tomorrow. Be sure you use MLA format. Your first page should be your precis, the next few pages should be your dialectical journal, and your last page should be your works cited page. Each of your pages should be numbered with your last name and the page number in the upper right hand corner. If you are using Microsoft Word, you can set up a header that does this for you. Here are some links to MLA guidelines.
Diana Hacker Research and Documentation Online
Purdue OWL
Don't forget that you do not need a separate cover sheet when using MLA. Your first page should be paginated and should include your heading. Don't forget that the date needs to be day, month, year with no commas.
Today we read Barbara Ehrenreich's "Teaching Diversity--With a Smile" in the Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers. We took notes to prepare for writing a precis tomorrow.
Vocabulary List 6 Quiz will be Friday. Here are the flashcards.
Your Nonfiction IR Project is due tomorrow. Be sure you use MLA format. Your first page should be your precis, the next few pages should be your dialectical journal, and your last page should be your works cited page. Each of your pages should be numbered with your last name and the page number in the upper right hand corner. If you are using Microsoft Word, you can set up a header that does this for you. Here are some links to MLA guidelines.
Diana Hacker Research and Documentation Online
Purdue OWL
Don't forget that you do not need a separate cover sheet when using MLA. Your first page should be paginated and should include your heading. Don't forget that the date needs to be day, month, year with no commas.
Today we read Barbara Ehrenreich's "Teaching Diversity--With a Smile" in the Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers. We took notes to prepare for writing a precis tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
I will return to class tomorrow.
I've made a few adjustments to our calendar, some of which you should already know.
Nonfiction IR Project (precis, dialectical journal, works cited): due Thursday, September 26th
Vocabulary Quiz List 5: Wednesday, September 25th
Vocabulary Quiz List 6: Friday, September 27th
Vocabulary Test Lists 5 & 6: Tuesday, October 1st
Today you should write 10 different sentences with context clues using 5 words from each list. These will be due at the end of the period.
Study for the quiz/quizzes.
Finish working on your IR Project.
I've made a few adjustments to our calendar, some of which you should already know.
Nonfiction IR Project (precis, dialectical journal, works cited): due Thursday, September 26th
Vocabulary Quiz List 5: Wednesday, September 25th
Vocabulary Quiz List 6: Friday, September 27th
Vocabulary Test Lists 5 & 6: Tuesday, October 1st
Today you should write 10 different sentences with context clues using 5 words from each list. These will be due at the end of the period.
Study for the quiz/quizzes.
Finish working on your IR Project.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Don't forget about tomorrow's vocabulary quiz. The flashcards are linked on yesterday's post.
Please bring your nonfiction selections tomorrow for the IR check assignment.
Today we continued with the "I Have a Dream" analysis. Here is the handout I distributed. The rhetorical precis of the speech is due Friday.
Please bring your nonfiction selections tomorrow for the IR check assignment.
Today we continued with the "I Have a Dream" analysis. Here is the handout I distributed. The rhetorical precis of the speech is due Friday.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Vocabulary Lists 3 & 4 Test Today. If you were absent, it is your responsibility to make up the test on the day you return.
Here are the flashcards for List 5. The quiz will be Thursday.
We watched this video, which is an infographic analysis of King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Add to your notes.
Here are the flashcards for List 5. The quiz will be Thursday.
We watched this video, which is an infographic analysis of King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Add to your notes.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Don't forget to study for tomorrow's Vocabulary Lists 3 & 4 Test. It will occur as scheduled. Here are the flashcards.
If you did not attend class on Friday, you need the instruction sheet for your IR project. Go to the link for it on Friday's post.
You can take advantage of your time off to work on your project: read, find quotes, start analyzing.
Enjoy your day off. See you tomorrow.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Today I distributed the instruction sheet for your Nonfiction Independent Reading Project.
We reviewed Easybib.com, which is the site you should use from this point forward to create bibliographic entries. You should already set up the one you need for your Nonfiction selection.
We aren't finished with the MLK speech. Here is the full text of the speech for you to review. Don't forget that you will be responsible for a rhetorical precis.
Rhetorical Term:
Anaphora:--the repetition of introductory clauses/phrases in a series of sentences.
Can you identify examples of anaphora in King's speech?
What EFFECT does the use of this device create?
Don't forget to study for Tuesday's Vocabulary Test. Here are the combined flashcards.
We reviewed Easybib.com, which is the site you should use from this point forward to create bibliographic entries. You should already set up the one you need for your Nonfiction selection.
We aren't finished with the MLK speech. Here is the full text of the speech for you to review. Don't forget that you will be responsible for a rhetorical precis.
Rhetorical Term:
Anaphora:--the repetition of introductory clauses/phrases in a series of sentences.
Can you identify examples of anaphora in King's speech?
What EFFECT does the use of this device create?
Don't forget to study for Tuesday's Vocabulary Test. Here are the combined flashcards.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Vocabulary List 4 Quiz Today
Today we read and listened to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
We began notes on his rhetorical strategies, with an emphasis on the following:
Take a look at the following image, which enlarges the most frequently used words in his speech.
Also, we listened to an interview with Clarence B. Jones, King's advisor, which aired on NPR in August. Here's the link to that story.
Today we read and listened to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
We began notes on his rhetorical strategies, with an emphasis on the following:
- Repetition
- Key words/phrases
- Allusions/Quotations
- Metaphors/Figurative Language
Take a look at the following image, which enlarges the most frequently used words in his speech.
Also, we listened to an interview with Clarence B. Jones, King's advisor, which aired on NPR in August. Here's the link to that story.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
We read Adam Garfinkle's essay "9-11: What Should We Tell Our Children" and wrote a rhetorical precis in class. If you were absent, it is your responsibility to read the essay and turn in your precis.
Don't forget about tomorrow's Vocabulary List 4 Quiz. Here are the flashcards. Also here are the flashcards of the combined lists for next week's test.
Don't forget about tomorrow's Vocabulary List 4 Quiz. Here are the flashcards. Also here are the flashcards of the combined lists for next week's test.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Rhetoric Quiz Today.
Rhetorical Precis review. Today we looked at examples of Friday's Timed Writing. Here's an example:
Donald Murray, in his essay, "What to Write--and How--When You Don't Have Time to Write," suggests that writing can be improved with practice even if it is practiced in short increments. Murray supports his claim by offering tips which he reinforces with specific illustrations from his own experiences. His purpose is to offer advice to help others become better writers. His tone is helpful and supportive as he encourages aspiring writers.
Don't forget that you should be reading your nonfiction selection. You will be working on a dialectical journal for your book as well as writing a rhetorical precis. Your journal will include quotes that show the rhetorical appeals in action.
Don't forget you have Vocabulary List 4 Quiz on Thursday. Here are the flashcards.
Rhetorical Precis review. Today we looked at examples of Friday's Timed Writing. Here's an example:
Donald Murray, in his essay, "What to Write--and How--When You Don't Have Time to Write," suggests that writing can be improved with practice even if it is practiced in short increments. Murray supports his claim by offering tips which he reinforces with specific illustrations from his own experiences. His purpose is to offer advice to help others become better writers. His tone is helpful and supportive as he encourages aspiring writers.
Don't forget that you should be reading your nonfiction selection. You will be working on a dialectical journal for your book as well as writing a rhetorical precis. Your journal will include quotes that show the rhetorical appeals in action.
Don't forget you have Vocabulary List 4 Quiz on Thursday. Here are the flashcards.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Vocabulary Quiz List 3 Today. Be sure to pick up List 4. That quiz will be Thursday.
Today we reviewed the opening pages of your textbook, The Language of Composition. We discussed/reviewed the following terms:
rhetoric
persuasion
argument
rhetorical appeals
rhetorical triangle
ethical appeal
ethos
speaker
emotional appeal
pathos
audience
logical appeal
logos
subject
Be prepared for a quick quiz tomorrow.
Today we reviewed the opening pages of your textbook, The Language of Composition. We discussed/reviewed the following terms:
rhetoric
persuasion
argument
rhetorical appeals
rhetorical triangle
ethical appeal
ethos
speaker
emotional appeal
pathos
audience
logical appeal
logos
subject
Be prepared for a quick quiz tomorrow.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Vocabulary Test Lists 1 & 2 Today
Don't forget to pick up List 3. Here are the flashcards.
Today we did a quick review of the rhetorical precis worksheet I distributed yesterday. Get ready for a timed writing tomorrow.
Don't forget to pick up List 3. Here are the flashcards.
Today we did a quick review of the rhetorical precis worksheet I distributed yesterday. Get ready for a timed writing tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Don't forget about tomorrow's vocabulary test!
Independent Reading Book Check Today!
Write a bibliographic entry of your book following MLA guidelines. Here's a link to a page with examples.
Address each of the following areas about your book. Shape your answers based on the information you have about your book at this moment. You might not have an answer to every question.
We will begin the Rhetorical Précis today. You should have a light blue handout that you will keep permanently in your binder for future reference. We will begin shaping a precis for Small Bite 1 and 2. You should have some notes already to help you get it started.
This type of writing provides a condensed statement of the text’s main point (the
summary part), followed by brief statements about the text’s rhetorical elements: the
author’s purpose, methods and intended audience (the analysis part).
· Sentence #1: Name of author, genre and title of work (date in parentheses)… a
rhetorically accurate VERB (such as “claims,” “argues,” “suggests,” “asserts,”
etc.)…a THAT clause containing the main idea or thesis statement of the work.
· Sentence #2: A section-by-section explanation of what the author is doing (verb)
and how he/she is doing it (methods)
· Sentence #3: A statement of the author’s apparent purpose, followed by an “IN
ORDER TO” phrase.
· Sentence #4: A description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the
author establishes with the audience.
from the work of Margaret Woodworth
Independent Reading Book Check Today!
Write a bibliographic entry of your book following MLA guidelines. Here's a link to a page with examples.
Address each of the following areas about your book. Shape your answers based on the information you have about your book at this moment. You might not have an answer to every question.
- Author: Who is the author? What else has s/he written? Has this author won any awards? What is the author’s typical style?
- Genre: What type of book is this: fiction, nonfiction, romance, poetry, youth fiction, etc.? Who is the intended audience for this work? What is the purpose of the work?
- Title: Where does the title fit in? How is it applied in the work? Does it adequately encapsulate the message of the text? Is it interesting? Uninteresting?
- Preface/Introduction/Table of Contents: Does the author provide any revealing information about the text in the preface/introduction? Does a “guest author” provide the introduction? What judgments or preconceptions do the author and/or “guest author” provide? How is the book arranged: sections, chapters?
- Book Jacket/Cover/Printing: Book jackets are like mini-reviews. Does the book jacket provide any interesting details or spark your interest in some way? Are there pictures, maps, or graphs? Do the binding, page cut, or typescript contribute or take away from the work?
We will begin the Rhetorical Précis today. You should have a light blue handout that you will keep permanently in your binder for future reference. We will begin shaping a precis for Small Bite 1 and 2. You should have some notes already to help you get it started.
This type of writing provides a condensed statement of the text’s main point (the
summary part), followed by brief statements about the text’s rhetorical elements: the
author’s purpose, methods and intended audience (the analysis part).
· Sentence #1: Name of author, genre and title of work (date in parentheses)… a
rhetorically accurate VERB (such as “claims,” “argues,” “suggests,” “asserts,”
etc.)…a THAT clause containing the main idea or thesis statement of the work.
· Sentence #2: A section-by-section explanation of what the author is doing (verb)
and how he/she is doing it (methods)
· Sentence #3: A statement of the author’s apparent purpose, followed by an “IN
ORDER TO” phrase.
· Sentence #4: A description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the
author establishes with the audience.
from the work of Margaret Woodworth
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Vocabulary Quiz List 2 today.
Vocabulary sentences & Writing Exercise #2 due today.
We read the opening pages (1-2) of "Defining Rhetoric," the first chapter of Readings for Writers.
You should have completed a SOAPSTone for Small Bites 1 & 2. Begin shaping a response to these two pieces, particularly identifying the authors' purpose. Attempt to include audience & tone. Try 2-3 sentences for now. Tomorrow we will work on a very specific response. Be ready with your ideas and/or sentences.
Don't forget that tomorrow is IR Check day. If you don't walk in with a book that you have chosen, not only will you get a zero for the day's assignment but you will also be assigned a book you may not particularly like.
Vocabulary sentences & Writing Exercise #2 due today.
We read the opening pages (1-2) of "Defining Rhetoric," the first chapter of Readings for Writers.
You should have completed a SOAPSTone for Small Bites 1 & 2. Begin shaping a response to these two pieces, particularly identifying the authors' purpose. Attempt to include audience & tone. Try 2-3 sentences for now. Tomorrow we will work on a very specific response. Be ready with your ideas and/or sentences.
Don't forget that tomorrow is IR Check day. If you don't walk in with a book that you have chosen, not only will you get a zero for the day's assignment but you will also be assigned a book you may not particularly like.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Labor Day
Letters are due today. Remember, they are due when you walk into class. A major assignment turned in after your class period is considered late and points will be deducted accordingly.
Patterns of Development Quiz today. If you missed it, it is your responsibility to ask for it immediately upon your return.
Today we discussed Small Bite #2. Writing Exercise #2 is due tomorrow.
Vocabulary Quiz 2 tomorrow. Vocabulary sentences for that list are due tomorrow.
Letters are due today. Remember, they are due when you walk into class. A major assignment turned in after your class period is considered late and points will be deducted accordingly.
Patterns of Development Quiz today. If you missed it, it is your responsibility to ask for it immediately upon your return.
Today we discussed Small Bite #2. Writing Exercise #2 is due tomorrow.
Vocabulary Quiz 2 tomorrow. Vocabulary sentences for that list are due tomorrow.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Your Introduction Letters are due Monday. Don't forget that your letter is due at the beginning of the period on Monday. If you don't have it printed and ready to turn in when you walk into class, it is late. Be sure to review your syllabus regarding late work for major assignments.
Here's the direct link to the sample letter in block format on the OWL.
This week we reviewed Patterns of Development. I asked you to remember that we will use several different words interchangeably to refer to patterns: structure, order, organization, form, arrangement.
The 8 patterns you should know well are Narration, Description, Example, Definition, Comparison/Contrast, Process Analysis, Causal Analysis, and Division/Classification. Here are Quizlet Flashcards to help you review.
We took notes in class on Friday about these patterns. If you already have your textbook, you can find detailed information about them on pages 17-25. Here are a couple of links to sites you can use to review:
Questions to ask about each (only the first 8; exclude persuasion)
These are the examples found in the textbook we used in class.
Here's the direct link to the sample letter in block format on the OWL.
This week we reviewed Patterns of Development. I asked you to remember that we will use several different words interchangeably to refer to patterns: structure, order, organization, form, arrangement.
The 8 patterns you should know well are Narration, Description, Example, Definition, Comparison/Contrast, Process Analysis, Causal Analysis, and Division/Classification. Here are Quizlet Flashcards to help you review.
We took notes in class on Friday about these patterns. If you already have your textbook, you can find detailed information about them on pages 17-25. Here are a couple of links to sites you can use to review:
Questions to ask about each (only the first 8; exclude persuasion)
These are the examples found in the textbook we used in class.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Quiz Today!
I distributed Vocabulary List 2. Here are the flashcards so that you can study for next week's quiz.
I distributed Vocabulary List 2. Here are the flashcards so that you can study for next week's quiz.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Below are the links to the Recommended Nonfiction Lists I have posted on Amazon's Listmania! The recommendations are based on books that either I have read, my colleagues have read, other AP teachers have read, or that have been on bestseller lists somewhere. Also, these books are available for check out at our public library. The only reason I have the Amazon lists is to make it easier for you to get information about the book: the cover, summaries, reviews, the first few pages. You are absolutely not required to purchase the book; the books are available at the public library. If your perusal of my lists leads you to find another book that interests you, then simply bring it to class to get my approval. Happy Book Hunting! Don't forget that you will have your first IR Check Wednesday, September 4th. You are expected to bring your book with you that day to complete an assignment in class.
List 1: Environment/Nature/Animals/Science/Health
List 2: Psychology/Sociology/Food
List 3: Education/History/Government/Immigration
List 4: Drugs/True Crime/Miscellaneous
Writing Exercise #1: Vocabulary Sentences
Due: Thursday, August 29th at the beginning of class before the quiz. No late work.
Choose any 5 of the vocabulary words from List 1. Write 5 sentences following these guidelines:
Use context clues within your sentences to show that you know the meaning of the words.
Write a complex sentence. (One independent clause + one dependent/subordinate clause)
Examples:
Subordinate clause at the beginning:
Because the scientist had to wade through numerous pages of extraneous material, he took longer than he had expected to complete the project.
or
Independent clause at the beginning:
The scientist took longer than expected to complete the project because he had to wade through numerous pages of extraneous material.
Subordinate clauses begin with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION. Here's a link to a list of the most common subordinating conjunctions.
List 1: Environment/Nature/Animals/Science/Health
List 2: Psychology/Sociology/Food
List 3: Education/History/Government/Immigration
List 4: Drugs/True Crime/Miscellaneous
Writing Exercise #1: Vocabulary Sentences
Due: Thursday, August 29th at the beginning of class before the quiz. No late work.
Choose any 5 of the vocabulary words from List 1. Write 5 sentences following these guidelines:
Use context clues within your sentences to show that you know the meaning of the words.
Write a complex sentence. (One independent clause + one dependent/subordinate clause)
Examples:
Subordinate clause at the beginning:
Because the scientist had to wade through numerous pages of extraneous material, he took longer than he had expected to complete the project.
or
Independent clause at the beginning:
The scientist took longer than expected to complete the project because he had to wade through numerous pages of extraneous material.
Subordinate clauses begin with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION. Here's a link to a list of the most common subordinating conjunctions.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Today you will receive your course syllabus. It is your responsibility to read it and share it with your parents/guardians. Keep it in your binder behind your cover page and calendar.
Our objective today is to review two important concepts:
--Organization (AKA structure, patterns of development, order, arrangement, form).
--Prewriting Tools: Web, Bubble Cluster, Idea Mapper, Diagrams, Pictorial Maps, Outlines
Our objective today is to review two important concepts:
--Organization (AKA structure, patterns of development, order, arrangement, form).
--Prewriting Tools: Web, Bubble Cluster, Idea Mapper, Diagrams, Pictorial Maps, Outlines
Google Chrome has a free app called "Idea Mapper." For
you techies out there who prefer to do everything with a computer, feel free to
use this tool to work out your prewriting.
In the instructions for your first assignment, I already set up
the pattern you can follow for organizing the ideas for your letter.
You are not required to turn in evidence of prewriting for this
assignment; however, you will be expected to do prewriting for future writing
assignments.
***Regarding notebooks, I've had several students ask the same
questions all day: Do I have to bring it everyday? The answer is
YES. Can I leave it in the classroom? The answer is NO. I
expect you to bring your notebook everyday because if you're using it as it is
intended, it should also serve as a reference tool while you're in class. You
need to take it with you so that you can study, work on assignments, etc.
My room is not your personal storage locker. :)
Monday, August 26, 2013
Welcome to a new school year! I'm so happy to have you join my class. I've set up this blog to help you keep up with assignments, especially when you miss class.
I've also provided you with a calendar of the first ten weeks of school to help you keep track of assignments and due dates. You should keep the calendar in the notebook you will use for my class.
I would like to get to know a little more about you, so your first assignment is a letter of introduction. It will need to be typed in a business letter format and turned in on Monday, September 2nd. Here are some useful websites that offer assistance with business letters:
Purdue OWL
Scholastic
Daily Writing Tips
Today I have already assigned your first set of vocabulary words for the week. You can expect a new set about once a week and a test after every two. You can find flashcards on Quizlet to help you study. Your first quiz will be on Thursday, August 29th during the first 10 minutes of class. Here's a link to the lists of vocabulary words for 1st semester.
I've also provided you with a calendar of the first ten weeks of school to help you keep track of assignments and due dates. You should keep the calendar in the notebook you will use for my class.
I would like to get to know a little more about you, so your first assignment is a letter of introduction. It will need to be typed in a business letter format and turned in on Monday, September 2nd. Here are some useful websites that offer assistance with business letters:
Purdue OWL
Scholastic
Daily Writing Tips
Today I have already assigned your first set of vocabulary words for the week. You can expect a new set about once a week and a test after every two. You can find flashcards on Quizlet to help you study. Your first quiz will be on Thursday, August 29th during the first 10 minutes of class. Here's a link to the lists of vocabulary words for 1st semester.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Semester Exam Schedule Change:
Yesterday we received word that the semester exam schedule would be modified to begin Friday, May 31st instead of Monday, June 3rd. I have adjusted our exam as follows:
Friday: Argumentative Essay (rough draft).
Monday & Tuesday: Multiple choice (terms, vocabulary, & Gatsby)
Because of this adjustment to the schedule, I will also adjust the due date for you Gatsby Project. It will be due Monday without penalty. You will earn some bonus points if you turn it in as scheduled tomorrow.
Yesterday we received word that the semester exam schedule would be modified to begin Friday, May 31st instead of Monday, June 3rd. I have adjusted our exam as follows:
Friday: Argumentative Essay (rough draft).
Monday & Tuesday: Multiple choice (terms, vocabulary, & Gatsby)
Because of this adjustment to the schedule, I will also adjust the due date for you Gatsby Project. It will be due Monday without penalty. You will earn some bonus points if you turn it in as scheduled tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Gatsby Book Cover Project
Design a book cover which should include the title, author,
and symbolism from the novel. Along with
your book cover, you will write a well-developed paragraph explaining the
creative choices that you made when designing your cover. Your typed paragraph should include a quote/s that
reinforce/s the symbolism of your book cover.
Your cover should be no smaller
than an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and no larger than a standard poster
board. It will be important for you to
explain why the symbols you chose to include are significant. The entire cover needs to be “flooded” in
color, which you should connect symbolically as well. Be sure to look at various examples before
beginning your project to get ideas, but do not copy other ideas. You may use various art materials: paint,
construction paper, glitter, clip art, magazines. If you produce your cover digitally, you will still need to submit a hard copy. So that you don't use up all your printer ink, print at the public library for a quarter. Get to work on this project if you haven't already. You should have started last week. Please do not submit something shabby which you worked on in the class period before.
Here's the website I shared with you in class last week.
Semester Exam Schedule:
Monday, June 3rd - Argumentative Essay (Rough Draft)
Tuesday, June 4th & Wednesday, June 5th - Multiple Choice (Vocabulary, Terms, and Gatsby)
Here are the flashcards for the AP Terms.
Here are the flashcards for the vocabulary words.
Semester Exam Schedule:
Monday, June 3rd - Argumentative Essay (Rough Draft)
Tuesday, June 4th & Wednesday, June 5th - Multiple Choice (Vocabulary, Terms, and Gatsby)
Here are the flashcards for the AP Terms.
Here are the flashcards for the vocabulary words.
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