Reflection assignment

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:

1. Make a copy of this document and reflect on how you are performing.
2. Work on your vocabulary which is due on Monday.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT "R" part 1? You can not turn it in late and you need a minimum score of 60%.

Timed 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:

1. You will have 40 minutes to write the overrated argument essay.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT "R" part 1? You can not turn it in late and you need a minimum score of 60%.

Overrated Essay preparation

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:

1. Fill out the reading progress form.
2. How to write a good argumentative thesis statement.
1. Although X, A and B. Therefore Y.
2. 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.
   
   
3. Arguments and unstated assumptions handout.
4. RA Focused Practice. Make a copy of this document. Use the ad 

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT "R" part 1? You can not turn it in late and you need a minimum score of 60%.
2. English Journal # RA Thatcher body paragraph revision
1. Write a body paragraph with me.
2. Choose one of your body paragraphs to revise. Focus on using specific details from the eulogy.

Argument essay tips

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:

1. RA Focused Practice. Make a copy of this document. Use the ad 
2. How to annotate an Argument essay prompt.
3. Argument analysis practice. Tomorrow you will write an argument essay in class.
4. Quizlet Live!

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT "R" part 1? You can not turn it in late and you need a minimum score of 60%.
2. English Journal # RA Thatcher body paragraph revision
1. Write a body paragraph with me.
2. Choose one of your body paragraphs to revise. Focus on using specific details from the eulogy.

Things to improve

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:

1. You should finish your book review by tomorrow night at 9PM. Submit it on Turnitin.com
2. English Journal # RA Thatcher body paragraph revision
1. Write a body paragraph with me.
2. Choose one of your body paragraphs to revise. Focus on using specific details from the eulogy.
   
3. RA Focused Practice. Make a copy of this document. Use the ad below.
   

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT "R" part 1? You can not turn it in late and you need a minimum score of 60%.

RA practice Chavez

Big Idea: How do I write a clear, sophisticated argument?

Learning Target: 

Reading: The next book review is on February 24th




Agenda:

1. If you were absent today, you MUST schedule a time to make up the writing assignment we completed in class.
2. RA practice:  Cesar Chavez speech for MLK
1. TAG: Title, Author, Genre
2. Exigence from the prompt
3. Underline Command part of the prompt
4. Double underline the words after "to develop"
5. Create a Conquer question
6. Read the passage and underline anything that helps you answer the conquer question
7. Create an Inform and Persuade statement that relates to your Conquer question
8. Divide the reading into three or four parts
9. What is the author doing in each part? (put this in the margin; like "emphasizes Regan's grace under pressure")
3. English Journal #22: Chavez Rhetorical Analysis
1. Introduction
1. Give background you know about the topic
2. Create a thesis statement
   
2. Use the handout I gave you to write your body paragraphs
3. The minimum you should be able to complete is your introduction and one paragraph. HOWEVER, this is the minimum. Try to write more.

Homework:

1. No vocabulary.

Guest Speakers

Big Idea: How do I write a clear, sophisticated argument?

Learning Target: 

Reading: The next book review is on February 24th




Agenda:

1. College English presentation.

Homework:

1. No vocabulary.