Big Idea: Writing a Rhetorical Analysis Learning Target: Improve your RA skills Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Agenda:
Read silently for 10 minutes.
Finish your poster from Monday. It must be finished today.
Big Idea: Writing a Rhetorical Analysis Learning Target: Improve your RA skills Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Agenda:
No silent reading today.
You have one class period to complete the RA essay. Staple your essay to the front of the prompt.
If you are absent today, you MUST schedule a time during office hours to make up this assignment.
Big Idea: What is a synthesis essay? Learning Target: Synthesis sources using sentence frames. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Big Idea: What is a synthesis essay? Learning Target: Tips for writing a synthesis essay successfully. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Big Idea: What is a synthesis essay? Learning Target: Tips for writing a synthesis essay successfully. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Big Idea: What is a synthesis essay? Learning Target: Tips for writing a synthesis essay successfully. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Big Idea: How do I improve my RA? Learning Target: Improve commentary by using specific details from the speech. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Big Idea: How do I improve my RA? Learning Target: Improve commentary by using specific details from the speech. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Agenda:
You will have 40 minutes to write the overrated argument essay.
Big Idea: How do I improve my RA? Learning Target: Improve commentary by using specific details from the speech. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Agenda:
Fill out the reading progress form.
How to write a good argumentative thesis statement.
Although X, A and B. Therefore Y.
Although many people enjoy the magical atmosphere at Disneyland, it is overpriced and stress-inducing. Therefore, Disneyland is overrated because the hype does not match the actual experience.
Big Idea: How do I improve my RA? Learning Target: Improve commentary by using specific details from the speech. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Big Idea: How do I improve my RA? Learning Target: Improve commentary by using specific details from the speech. Reading: Your next book should be one from an AP list. You can search online or ask me for a list. Your next book review will be on March 30th.
Agenda:
You should finish your book review by tomorrow night at 9PM. Submit it on Turnitin.com
English Journal # RA Thatcher body paragraph revision
Write a body paragraph with me.
Choose one of your body paragraphs to revise. Focus on using specific details from the eulogy.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: The next book review is on February 24th
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.
Reading: NA
Agenda:
Let's show the guest teacher how great you are at small group discussions.
Below you will find your discussion groups.
Someone needs to set a timer for 25 minutes. This will be the official timer for all groups. Make sure you take the time to discuss the final chapters of the book.
Submit each group's best thoughts, questions, and epiphanies at the links below.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Rewrite your argument essay. It should have an introduction, evidence paragraphs, and a conclusion. You only have one class period. You will receive a writing grade for this assignment.
Work on the next section of the MC practice from last week.
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Read Squealer's speech on page 67. Then fill in the RA graphic organizer with the following prompt:
Read the speech by Squealer carefully; then, analyze how Squealer uses rhetorical strategies to explain why the pigs sleep in beds.
Fill out the graphic organizer with a partner.
Use the graphic organizer to create a thesis statement. You MUST do this with your partner.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Finish your Rogerian Argument posters.
Grade your vocabulary.
Have our big group discussion.
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Today you will provide feedback to your classmates and have a chance to rewrite your argument.
Read the speech by Squealer carefully; then, analyze how Squealer uses rhetorical strategies to defend Napolean’s actions. (55-56)
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
In his book Animal Farm, George Orwell seems to argue that the ideals that start a revolution are hard to maintain after the revolution is over. Write an essay that explores your position on the ability of a group to maintain the ideals of a revolution.
Remember to defend, challenge or qualify the statement.
Keep your introduction short.
Use evidence from sources besides Animal Farm.
Tomorrow you will provide feedback to your classmates and have a chance to rewrite your argument.
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Animal Farm discussion for chapters 1-4
building on others' ideas
expressing their own clearly
Come to discussions prepared
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Use Conquer question to create a thesis statement. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
Using the graphic organizer for a thesis statement.
Fortunately/Unfortunately to analyze irony in the book. Create a slide deck. Each slide should have a Fortunately/Unfortunately statement along with an image.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
Using the graphic organizer for a thesis statement.
Animal Farm Quizizz
Fortunately/Unfortunately to analyze irony in the book.
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
Finish completing the graphic organizer for Old Major's speech.
Read Squealer's speech at the end of chapter 3.
Fill out a new graphic organizer for Squealer's speech.
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
Fill out the graphic organizer for Old Major's speech.
Look for evidence that answers the Conquer question.
Create an understand and persuade statement.
Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument? Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading. Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.
Agenda:
Vocabulary Jam! The winning team will have a shorter list.
