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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Mid-Term Prep
1. Fill out mid-term info/ Mid-term prep
2. Work on journal
3. FInish Prompt from Thursday, 1/8
Journal:
You are given the chance of a lifetime. You have won an all expenses paid vacation to anywhere you would like to go. The catch is, you can only take one other person with you. Where would you go? Where would you stay? (Hotel, cabin, condo, etc.) What would you do on your vacation? Most importantly, how would you decide what one person to take with you on this grand adventure?
Write a short, creative story using a rabbit, a raft, a reality television show, a receipt, a ring, a robot, and a rocket.
Technical Requirements:
Spell checked
Complete Sentences
Use at least 10 transitions throughout the essay. YOU MUST UNDERLINE EACH TRANSITION. YOU MAY REPEAT TRANSITIONS, BUT YOU MUST USE 10 DIFFERENT TRANSITIONS THROUGHOUT.
ONLY UNDERLINE TRANSITIONS THAT ARE NOT REPEATED.
**Link: Transitional words and phrases
Link: Understanding Transition
All papers must be checked through Grammarly
Turn your journal into www.turnitin.com
11.B.2.2.1 Identify and interpret first and third person point of view
1.1.B.2.2.2 Analyze the effectiveness of the author's use of point of view and purpose
1.1.B.3.1.1 Analyze the use of facts and opinions n nonfictional text
A Christmas Memory
Friday, January 9, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
Intro to Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Introduction to Nonfiction
1/6 and 1/7
1/7 bell ringer
List author's purpose...to....
Nonfiction
NOTES: TYPES OF NONFICTION - see worksheet for more terms
1/7 bell ringer
List author's purpose...to....
Nonfiction
Goal: Students will be introduced to nonfiction
1. Nonfiction- Factual prose writing. It is literature that is true. It is based on facts- real people, actual places and true incidents
-Through nonfiction, the author communicates his/ her own opinion and reveals their personality
-An author of nonfiction usually writes for a very definite purpose and audience.
-The author's TONE usually indicates the purpose and audience in mind
-The title and style may reveal the author's purpose in a piece of nonfiction
Allusion: a brief reference to a person, place, thing,
event, or idea in history or literature. Allusions conjure up biblical
authority, scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, historic figures, wars, great love
stories, etc. Allusions imply cultural and reading ties between the writer and
reader.
Anecdote: a short account of an incident or event of an
interesting or amusing nature. It’s a brief story to entertain or make a point.
Archetype: universal symbols that evoke deep and sometimes
unconscious response in a reader. In literature, characters, images, and themes
that symbolically embody universal meanings and basic human experiences –
regardless of when or where they live – are considered archetypes.
Dialect: a type of informal diction (word choice). Dialects
are spoken by definable groups of people from a particular geographic region,
economic group or social class.
Diction: a writer’s choice of words, phrases, sentence
structures and figurative language which combine to help create meaning.
Didactic: intended to teach a lesson.
Paradox: a statement that, while apparently
self-contradictory, is essentially true. Examples: Success is counted sweetest
by those who never succeed.
Parallelism: the technique of showing that words, phrases,
clauses, or larger structures are comparable in content and importance by
placing them side by side and making them similar in form.
What is AUTHOR'S PURPOSE? (Powerpoint)
2. Exploring Essays and Speeches
Characteristics of Essays and Speeches
Essays are short works of nonfiction. Their authors are usually named and are always real people. Speeches are nonfiction literary works that a speaker delivers to an audience.- An essay - In French essai means "an attempt." An author always has a purpose in writing an essay; he or she writes to communicate a particular idea or opinion on a particular topic. The Essay examines and discusses a topic, often presenting the writer’s personal viewpoints. Essays typically explore ideas and opinions.
- The essayist uses facts, details, incidents, and reasons to develop that idea or support opinion
- FORMAL ESSAYS- are serious and impersonal
- INFORMAL ESSAYS- ARE MORE PERSONAL AND ENTERTAINING
- A speech presents a topic and often marks a specific occasion. There are many types of speeches, ranging from informal talks to formal lectures.
- Style is the distinctive way in which an author uses language. Style reflects an author’s individuality and can be as unique as a fingerprint. Many factors contribute to an author’s style, including level of formality, use of figurative language, word choice, sentence patterns, and methods of organization.
- Tone is the author’s attitude toward both the subject and the audience. When you listen to a speech, you can hear the speaker’s tone just as you do when you engage in conversations. Authors of written works convey tone through word choice and details. Tone is often described with a single adjective: formal, ironic, amused, angry, and so on.
- Perspective is the viewpoint or opinion an author expresses. Bias occurs when the presentation of a viewpoint becomes so one-sided that a writer distorts facts or uses emotional language to unfairly influence the reader or listener.
- Purpose is the author’s reason for writing or speaking. Common purposes include the following: to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to praise, to celebrate, to warn.
Types of Essays
Essays can be categorized by the mode of composition, or author’s purpose.- A narrative essay tells the story of real events or an individual’s personal experiences.
- A descriptive essay creates an impression about a person, an object, or an experience.
- An expository essay provides information, explores ideas, or explains a process.
- A persuasive essay attempts to convince readers to take a course of action or adopt the writer’s position on an issue.
- A reflective essay conveys the writer’s thoughts and feelings about a personal experience or an idea.
Types of Speeches
Speeches can be categorized by their levels of formality, which are determined by the speaker, occasion, and purpose.- An address is a formal, prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance.
- A talk is an informal speech delivered in a conversational style.
- An oration is an eloquent speech given on a formal occasion.
- A lecture is a prepared speech that informs or instructs an audience.
Check Your Understanding
Choose the letter of the answer that best matches each numbered item.
- a writer’s unique use of language
- descriptive
- style
- bias
- address
- persuasive
- expository
- expository
- narrative
- tone
- perspective
11.B.2.2.1 Identify and interpret first and third person point of view
1.1.B.2.2.2 Analyze the effectiveness of the author's use of point of view and purpose
1.1.B.3.1.1 Analyze the use of facts and opinions n nonfictional text
A Christmas Memory
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Poetry OVerview
Poetry Review
BELL RINGER:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TONE AND MOOD
After students complete the graded review worksheet, students will write a journal:
Pick one of the poems from our packet, and discuss how you or your life relates to it. Use specific examples from your life and the poem.
SELECT A POEM THAT WE HAVE NOT READ IN CLASS.
Format:
Paragraph 1
-Motivator;
- Background info of poem;
- work in the author's name and "Poem Title" into the first few lines.....Not the first sentence
- Briefly discuss the aspect of the poem that relates to you/ your life. (Thesis)
-Blueprints (Aspects you will prove about the thesis)
- Transition
Body paragraphs:
- Each should start with a topic sentence which includes one of your blueprints
- Must include a personal example and an example from the poem
**Cite examples from the poem
" the lines of poetry" (12-13: 47). *Note the poem's lines, page and punctuation
-Transition into your conclusion
Conclusion Paragraph (Must be at least 5 sentences)
Technical Requirements:
Spell checked
Complete Sentences
Use at least 10 transitions throughout the essay. YOU MUST UNDERLINE EACH TRANSITION. YOU MAY REPEAT TRANSITIONS, BUT YOU MUST USE 10 DIFFERENT TRANSITIONS THROUGHOUT.
ONLY UNDERLINE TRANSITIONS THAT ARE NOT REPEATED.
**Link: Transitional words and phrases
Link: Understanding Transitions
Turn your journal into www.turnitin.com
Vocabulary Unit: Due Tomorrow
1 page minimum
BELL RINGER:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TONE AND MOOD
After students complete the graded review worksheet, students will write a journal:
Pick one of the poems from our packet, and discuss how you or your life relates to it. Use specific examples from your life and the poem.
SELECT A POEM THAT WE HAVE NOT READ IN CLASS.
Format:
Paragraph 1
-Motivator;
- Background info of poem;
- work in the author's name and "Poem Title" into the first few lines.....Not the first sentence
- Briefly discuss the aspect of the poem that relates to you/ your life. (Thesis)
-Blueprints (Aspects you will prove about the thesis)
- Transition
Body paragraphs:
- Each should start with a topic sentence which includes one of your blueprints
- Must include a personal example and an example from the poem
**Cite examples from the poem
" the lines of poetry" (12-13: 47). *Note the poem's lines, page and punctuation
-Transition into your conclusion
Conclusion Paragraph (Must be at least 5 sentences)
Technical Requirements:
Spell checked
Complete Sentences
Use at least 10 transitions throughout the essay. YOU MUST UNDERLINE EACH TRANSITION. YOU MAY REPEAT TRANSITIONS, BUT YOU MUST USE 10 DIFFERENT TRANSITIONS THROUGHOUT.
ONLY UNDERLINE TRANSITIONS THAT ARE NOT REPEATED.
**Link: Transitional words and phrases
Link: Understanding Transitions
Turn your journal into www.turnitin.com
Vocabulary Unit: Due Tomorrow
1 page minimum
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