Wednesday, September 27th VLT #1

Agenda English 1: English 3: Practice VLT – Day 2 Gmail Setup

English 1 Practice VLT – Day 2 Assignment: Pg. 9 - 18 Assignment: Choose a side: Yes, it is better when everyone agrees on a topic(s) No, it is better to disagree on certain topics sometimes Underline/Highlight any information that supports your claim in the sources. Complete: Close Read on Pg. 11 Discuss and Decide on Pg. 12 & 13 Graphic Organizers & Questions on Pg. 14, 16 – 18 If you have not finished the work form pages 3 – 8, start with that first please.

English 3 Computer Cart Log in using your personalized credentials Select a computer from on of the sliding drawers in the cart. I will ask you for your computer number after everyone acquires one (the computer # is located on the white sticker on the outer-top of the screen). Log in using your personalized credentials Login Name: 1(alpha) Password: (D.O.B.) Gmail Setup If you do not have a Gmail account, CREATE ONE. Yes, you have to. If your Gmail account is something that does not sound professional, CREATE A NEW ONE please. Make the name of the email your name (in whatever combination is available), and make the password something that you use already. Set up a recovery email or phone number in case you forget any of your login info.

Google Docs Once you are logged in, please click on the “Apps” icon (upper right hand corner. Click on the “Google Drive” icon. Then click “New” (upper-left side), and scroll down to click the “Google Doc” option in the drop-down menu.

Google Docs Example: Burnside_Jason_VLT1_02 In the upper-left hand corner of the document you’ll see “Untitled Document” Here, title your essay “Last Name_First Name_VLT1_Period #” Example: Burnside_Jason_VLT1_02

VLT #1 You’ll have today, tomorrow, and Friday to complete your essay. I will go over how to submit your final draft on Friday. Be sure to have: Intro Paragraph: Hook & Thesis Body Paragraphs: Source Citations & Elaboration, Claim(s), Counterclaim(s), Rubuttal Rhetorical Analysis Paragraph: identify rhetorical device(s), cite an example, analyze why the author used it/them, explain whether or not it is effective. Conclusion Paragraph