Posted by Colleen Cameron on 20th November 2009
Monday -
We discussed MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”
Tuedsay –
We continued our discussion and I assigned the Lines of Argument paper. A very rough outline is due Tuesday the 24th.
Wednesday -
We studied for the Tone Word Test
Thursday -
Tone word test
Friday-
We read “Why Don’t We Complain” and went over vocabulary.
Homework: rough outline for lines of argument paper
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 12th November 2009
Monday – We wrote a rhetorical analysis prompt today.
Tuesday – We discussed the Declaration of Independence and did a few more tone words.
HW: Read pg. 400 in 50 Essays, “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions.”
Wednesday – We discussed the other declaration and finished the tone words. We also talked a bit about lines of argument.
HW: Test 1 and Crossword for EC, Tests 2 and 3 required in vocab. book.
Thursday – We reviewed for the Vocabulary test tomorrow.
Friday – We took the vocab. test.
HW: Read pg. 220, “letter from Birmingham Jail” and pick out the 3 most significant paragraphs. Also, do first 10 of Chapter 11 vocab.
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 6th November 2009
Monday – Today you worked on peer editing your papers. you each wrote a positive, a question and a suggestion for one person’s paper.
Your final draft is due Friday. Bring vocabulary for tomorrow.
Tuesday – Today I gave more tone definitions and we worked on a worksheet about levels of tone.
Wednesday or Thursday – We were in the computer lab.
Wednesday or Thrusday – We continued working on tone and I gave more words.
HW: Chapter 10 Vocabulary
Friday – We continued working on tone and talked about tone shifts.
HW: for Tuesday, read the Declaration of Independence on pg. 211 in your 50 Essays. For Thursday, do vocab. review.
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 26th October 2009
Today we began going over the quarter exam. We are going to continue with this tomorrow.
Tuesday
We discussed tone today and I explained that the starred words will be on the Tone Word Test which is Wednesday, November 18th.
Wednesday
Today we worked on a brainstorm for your papers.
Key Features of Definitional Arguments
**Your argument is likely to include these parts
-A claim involving a question of definition
-a general definition of some key concept
-an examination of your claim based on the general definition
-evidence for every part of your argument, including visual If appropriate
-a consideration of alternative views
-a conclusion, drawing out the implications of the argument
Pre-Writing for today:
1. For each of these features, create a question or statement that you might be able to answer or use in your paper.
Thursday
We wrote an AP prompt on connotation today.
Friday
Today we did more tone work. Chapter 10 vocab due Friday.
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 22nd October 2009
19th – 21st
We reviewed for the quarter exam. The quarter exam will be 30 questions based on two passages. You will have the entire period to complete the exam. The questions will cover the rhetorical vocabulary and strategies we have discussed this quarter.
On Wednesday I explained the next formal paper for this class. You will be writing an extended definition paper on a term or concept of your choice. See me for the assignment sheet. For next Wednesday you need to have 3 sentences: A formal definition, operational definition, and definition by exmaple for your word.
Homework for Thursday – Chapter 8 Vocabulary
22nd
Take the exam!
Homework:
For Monday do 1st 10 of Chapter 9 Vocabulary
For Wednesday have proposal for Definition paper.
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 16th October 2009
Today we went over the Webquest.
Homework: Read “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” for Thursday. If you are here tomorrow, you will have time to read in class.
14th
Time to read in class.
15th
We discussed “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” and answered multiple choice questions based on it.
Your Synthesis prompts and the rest of Chapter 7 Vocab. are due tomorrow!
16th
Today we looked at a few sample synthesis prompts and the way they used sources. We also tried to find cliches in a picture from a magazine.
Homework: Chapter 8 Vocab. first 10
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 9th October 2009
Monday
We discussed new type of syntax and parallelism.
Homework: Read “The Way to Rainy Mountain”
Tuesday
With a partner you filled out a syntax analysis sheet on a paragraph from “Rainy Mountain”
Wednesday
We continued our discussion of syntax by listening to and discussion a speech given by JFK.
Thursday
We discussed diction
HW: Finish Chapter 6 Vocab.
Friday
We were in the lab working on a webquest. Whatever you don’t finish is homework, along with the 1st 10 of Chapter 7 vocab.
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 30th September 2009
September 30th
Today we discussed synthesis prompts and you were assigned your first one. This prompt is due on Friday, October 16th.
October 1st
Today we reviewed for the Vocabulary test.
October 2nd
Today we took the Vocabulary Test!
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 29th September 2009
Today we discussed Conclusions and The Ways We Lie.
Remember, your vocabulary is due on Thursday. 1 and Crossword are Extra Credit; 2 and 3 are required.
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Posted by Colleen Cameron on 24th September 2009
22nd
We discussed introductions and thesis statements.
HW: Read “What I Learned from Men”
23rd
We discussed support and elaboration.
HW: Read “How You Became You”
24th
We discussed organization
HW: Finish Vocabulary Chapter 5
25th
We discussed wordiness.
HW: Read “Beauty, When the Other Dancer is the Self.” Vocabulary Tests 2 and 3 are due Thursday. 1 and Crossword are EC.
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