November FOA and Hawk Mastery

Monday, November 2, 2015 SILENT READING!!

PURPOSE Lab

Monday-November 2, 2015 Finish Graphic Organizers Start Rough draft –Essays should have all 9 parts of an essay INTRO: Hook, Background Info/Comments, Claim, BODY 1-2: Topic Sentence, Evidence, explanation, link BODY 3: Counterclaim Conclusion: Start w/Concluding statement (In the end, Lastly, In conclusion, Finally, To sum it all up,)

The dog barked all night __________the neighbors had no sleep. FOA Monday, November 2 (Binder) Incorporate transition words and correct punctuation in the blank. The dog barked all night __________the neighbors had no sleep. Hannah bought a new dress _________she also bought shoes and a blouse. 3. The police had no clues for the case _______clues were still coming in. 4. I have $25 ___________I don’t want to spend it. 5. We got up early this morning _______we were sleepy all day.

Hawk Mastery 7 Hector Infiltrate Disorientate Inflict Ecosystem

THANKFUL TUESDAY- NOVEMBER 3, 2015 SILENT READING

FOA Tuesday, November 3 (COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK)

THURSDAY-NOVEMBER 5, 2015 SILENT READING REMINDER: HOUSE SKATE PARTY THIS FRIDAY!

FOA Wednesday, November 4 (Binder) Combine the following sentences to make the type of sentence listed. 1. Osiris worked in sales for five years, and she worked another three in accounting. She is eligible for a management position. (Compound) 2. The tree fell on the house. The high winds yesterday caused it. (Complex) 3. Students have to park far from their classrooms. They are often late for class. (Complex) 4. Mickey walks to school. He doesn’t mind it. (Compound) 5. Some students stay on the sidewalks. Some students cut across the grass. (Complex)

COMPLEX VS. COMPOUND A compound sentence has two independent clauses or sentences. The independent clauses can be joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "for" and "but") or a semicolon. A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. An independent clause can stand

ASSIGNMENT Finish rough drafts- Highlight intro paragraph and label entire essay We will finish typing essays on Friday! Final drafts due Monday! Log on to the computer and go to NEARPOD.COM Click on join live session and type in the pin Type in your first name Follow along with the class and answer the questions using your laptop

WAS THE MAN PUSHED OR DID HE FALL?? STEP 1: MAKE YOUR CLAIM LIST TWO DETAILS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM (WILL BE DISCUSSED IN BODY 1-2) Example CLAIM: “While some people may argue that the man fell (counterclaim), it is obvious that the man was pushed because (reason 1), and (reason 2) . Step 2: place reasons under body 1 and 2…..BODY 3=COUNTERCLAIM STEP 3: EVIDENCE (FROM THE PICTURE) STEP 4: EXPLAIN HOW EVIDENCE PROVES YOUR CLAIM Step 5: WRAP UP THE ESSAY WITH A STRONG CONCLUSION STEP 6: Write Rough Draft-Include all 9 part of an argumentative essay Step 7: Highlight Intro Paragraph and Label Body and conclusion paragraph

HAPPY FRIDAY!! 11.6.15 SILENT READING!! REMINDERS: HOUSE SKATE PARTY TONIGHT!!! 6pm @Smyrna Skate Center HOUSE LUNCH STARTS TODAY!!

FRIDAY-NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Turn in Hawk Mastery Answer the following questions on a blank sheet of paper (This is a quiz grade) 1. What is the major difference between a thesis and claim? 2. How do you make a claim? 3. What is the purpose of a counterclaim? 4. How should you write a body paragraph for claim and counterclaim? List them for each one.

Today’s Agenda Review Claim/ Counterclaim Practice with making a claim Revise/edit essays Finish typing essays on computers Final drafts are due today. Submit to OneDrive Nearpod (If time permits)

IN PARAGRAPH FORM 1. Make a claim about this photo. 2. List evidence that supports your claim 3. List explanation (reasoning) why that evidence supports your claim Do the same thing for Counterclaim

Tuesday November 10, 2015 Silent Reading

Monday- November 9, 2015 FOA- Identify which sentence has the correct usage of commas. Explain how you identified the correct answer. 1. A. To study for his calculus midterm, Ryan drank seven cups Of strong Turkish coffee which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter. B. To study for his calculus midterm, Ryan drank seven cups of strong Turkish coffee, which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter. 2. A. Fifteen uncooked popcorn kernels, and grains of salt littered the front of Robert's shirt as he slouched in the theater seat B. Fifteen uncooked popcorn kernels and grains of salt littered the front of Robert's shirt as he slouched in the theater seat

HAWK MASTERY #9 Felonious Indictment Epicenter Extortion Perpetrate

No foa- Read GANG ARTICLES TUESDAY November 10, 2015 No foa- Read GANG ARTICLES

Standard W. 7.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Today’s Agenda Read both articles again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QMs24TTZrA Finish Author’s Purpose Chart (DUE TODAY) Complete Do-What Chart Start Organizer Argumentative Organizer Essay due Friday!!!

Tuesday- November 10, 2015 FOA- Journal in Composition NB If you could be any fictional character from your favorite television show who would it be? Why? Include: The name of the show The character’s name Explain why you choose that particular character 1-2 paragraphs

Wednesday- November 11, 2015 FOA- Combine the following sentences to make the type of sentence listed (Compound) Some of these factories have been torn down. Some of them have been converted to artists' studios. (Complex) Sierra loves swimming. She has been swimming for 8 years. (Complex) Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. It is one of the largest cities in the state. (Compound) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same. (Complex) Cleveland is a 9 hour drive from Tennessee. We have to wake up early to depart.

FOA Thursday, November 12 (Composition NB) Journal about this quote.

Friday-November 13, 2015 IN PARAGRAPH FORM 1. Make a claim about this photo. 2. List evidence that supports your claim 3. List explanation (reasoning) why that evidence supports your claim