Finishing Up Writing Stations

Big Idea: How do I write a good rhetorical analysis essay?

Learning Target: Use evidence that connects back to your thesis.

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. I will check your vocabulary today.
2. Today I will be collecting the following items:
1. Your notes about claims and thesis statements.
2. Your script for your video.
3. Your video tutorial.
4. The English Journal for station C from day 1.
5. The graphic organizer for station C from day 2.
3. Work on your essay. Bring it to a final draft.
1. Reread Gandhi's letter.
2. Add transition words.
3. Combine sentences. Use one of our sentences patterns.
4. Fix any grammar and spelling errors.
5. Add a conclusion
1. What did Gandhi say?
2. What was he trying to do in the letter?
3. What effect does he hope the letter will have?
   

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" review?

Writing Stations Day 2

Big Idea: How do I improve my rhetorical analysis essay?

Learning Target: I can write a thesis that identifies rhetorical choices and the effect they have on the audience.

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Writing stations today. You will start at a new station today.
1. Make a copy of this reflection document. As you finish each station make sure you fill it in.
2. What do I do at the Work Station?
1. Your goal is to bring your essay to a second draft.
2. You should be working on making your evidence the best you can.
3. You should use what you learned yesterday to help you write better body paragraphs.
4. Look at the rubric.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 2?

Writing Stations

Big Idea: How do I improve my rhetorical analysis essay?

Learning Target: I can write a thesis that identifies rhetorical choices and the effect they have on the audience.

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Rhetorical Analysis Quizlet Live! and strategies.
2. Work on Writing Station D with a partner.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 2?

Writing Stations Day 1

Big Idea: How do I improve my rhetorical analysis essay?

Learning Target: I can write a thesis that identifies rhetorical choices and the effect they have on the audience.

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Writing stations today. You will rotate to the next two stations.
1. Make a copy of this reflection document. As you finish each station make sure you fill it in.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 2?

Rewrite Argument

Big Idea: How do I improve my argument?

Learning Target: 

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Read for 10 minutes and fill out the reading progress form.
2. Today you will revise your argument paragraph. The ONLY way to receive full credit is to turn it in today.
1. You must have one of the sentence patterns we practiced.
2. You must have transition words.
3. You need a two-sentence introduction.
4. You should write one strong body paragraph that uses your best piece of evidence.
5. Make sure you tie your evidence back to your thesis.
6. Highlight the transition words and sentence pattern. I will NOT accept your writing if you don't.

Homework:

1. No vocabulary.

Rewriting an argument

Big Idea: To what extent does pop culture reflect our society's values?

Learning Target: 

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Rewrite your argument paragraph. Use the new sentence patterns we practiced today along with transition words.
2. The Art of Styling Sentences: Patterns 1b and 1c
   
   
   
   

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 1?

Truism: Practice Makes Perfect

Big Idea: To what extent does pop culture reflect our society's values?

Learning Target: 

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. AP test 10 minute timed practice.
2. The transition word game.
3. AP Lang Quizlet Live!
4. The Art of Styling Sentences: Patterns 1b and 1c
   
   
   
   

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 1?

Finish Connections Map

Big Idea: To what extent does pop culture reflect our society's values?

Learning Target: 

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on November 1.




Agenda:

1. Unit 1 Connections Map
1. Create a list of words from the articles we have read.
2. Make connections between the words.
3. Write a paragraph on the back that makes an argument about a feature of popular culture.
4. Use the following sentences.
   
   

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 1?

Connections Map for Unit 1

Big Idea: To what extent does pop culture reflect our society's values?

Learning Target: 

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Unit 1 Connections Map
1. Create a list of words from the articles we have read.
2. Make connections between the words.
3. Write a paragraph on the back that makes an argument about a feature of popular culture.
4. Use the following sentences.
   

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 1?

AP Test writing practice

Big Idea: To what extent does pop culture reflect our society's values?

Learning Target: Create an argument with a variety of relevant evidence.

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your next book review will be assigned on November 1st.




Agenda:

1. AP test writing practice.
2. Here is the prompt:
1. Truisms are statements presented as facts that are supposed to be self-evident or understood through common sense. Some truisms, such as Yogi Berra’s quip that “You can observe a lot by watching,” seem quite true. Other truisms, however, such as “A penny saved is a penny earned,” may no longer be as valid today as they once were. Identify a truism that you have heard or read many times that is worth defending, qualifying, or challenging. Compose a thesis statement that you might use for an essay arguing your position on why the truism is worth defending, qualifying, or challenging, then provide bullet lines of reasoning with brief references to evidence from your reading, experience, or observations.
2. Choose some of the evidence from your list and create one high-quality paragraph using the thesis statement you developed.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "U" part 1?