Sunday, October 7, 2012

Prompts

10/8-10/12
Bell Ringers:  Select the correct answer and circle the context clues.
1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover   B. Producing wealth  C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works  E. first public appearance

2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

3. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

4. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

5. After the computer crashed, the files were IRRETRIEVABLE.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance


Goal: Students will be able to understand how to answer a prompt/ essay question

Prompt:
Applying the organizational strategies discussed in today's lesson, students will write a journal on the following:
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. How does this saying apply to one of the five main characters in "Hearts and Hands" and "The Open Window"?Be specific and use examples.


Monday:  Students will review Essay structure.  Students from the writing center will be here to peer edit and assist in the writing process

 Vocab unit 3 is due...REM. TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR CONTEST CLUES
Tuesday:1. Students will go over vocab lesson 2
2. Students will turn in 15 original sentences using context clues
3. Students will review steps to writing an essay question
-Students will discuss simple peer editing marks

Wednesday-Students will peer edit their essays along with the help from the students in the writing center.

1. Students will review essay structure and methods to answer an essay question.
Steps to writing an essay question:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/737/1/



Thursday-  Students will finish their essays and submit their work to www.turnitin.com
Tips:
Be sure you keep a clear focus. (Stick to a yes or no answer. NO MAYBE)
Pay attention to your grammar.
Give as many examples as possible to support your stance.
Make sure you justify each of your key points with support.



Links:
5 Paragraph essay format LINK
5 Paragraph Outline LINK

Friday:  Students will take vocab test 3
Students will work on vocab unit 4

Monday, 10/15:
Review Keystone Essay/ Responses
Evaluate grading format and expectations
Use the Keystone link on upper right

R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

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