Mrs. Cameron’s English Classes

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.

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.