9/11 & 9/12 GOOD MORNING! After you have copied the Objective and Homework in your agenda, please review your Rhetorical Device Vocabulary Flipbook rubric. First, review the Peer Assessment Tool and compare the noted results to your Flipbook. Next, review the Assignment Rubric. After, recalculate the rubric score. If all is well, file in your binder. If not, note all concerns on a separate sheet of notebook paper and prepare for resubmittal. You will turn this in next class period. I will NOT accept it today. Then, get out a sheet of notebook paper and label and date it: 9/11 o 9/12 Essential Questions 3A and 3B

9/11 & 9/12 EQ #3A: List the nouns in logical order. Be prepared to explain your reasoning. ESSAY, WORD, PARAGRAPH, LETTER, SENTENCE EQ #3B: What does one concern oneself with when considering the ORGANIZATION writing trait?

9/11 & 9/12 LETTER WORD SENTENCE PARAGRAPH ESSAY EQ #3B: What does one concern oneself with when considering the ORGANIZATION writing trait? There is one right answer that can use various synonymous relationships. A complete, accurate answer uses terminology such as: EQ #3A: Put the nouns in logical order. Be prepared to explain your reasoning. ESSAY, WORD, PARAGRAPH, LETTER, SENTENCE Structure Framework Introduction Body Conclusion Topic Sentence Concrete Detail Commentary Transitions LETTER WORD SENTENCE PARAGRAPH ESSAY

9/11 & 9/12 Now, please clear off your desk for the Chunk Paragraph activity. In this activity, you will work with your quad to piece together the components of a chunk paragraph and their respective descriptors and examples. The object is to lay out the strips of paper in such a way that they vertically display the logical progression of the components of a paragraph while at the same time horizontally display the accurate descriptors and examples of said components. The four categories of each component are: Name Definition Context Example 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. YOU WILL HAVE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY.

9/11 & 9/12 COMPONENT DEFINITION CONTEXT EXAMPLE Topic Sentence Introduces the topic May include title, author, and simple answer I nominate Mr. Borg for Staffulty of the Month because he is funny. Concrete Detail Specific detail that supports the topic sentence What the text SAYS He often starts our day by telling us hilarious jokes. Commentary #1 Analysis, explanation, or induction of the concrete detail What the text MEANS He uses the jokes to gain the students' attention and interest. Commentary #2 Expands on the analysis, explanation, or induction of the concrete detail Why the text MATTERS It's important to have students' attention so there is a positive learning environment allowing each one of us to learn. Concluding Sentence Wraps up the paragraph Restates the topic sentence without repeating key words from the body Mr. Borg is the best candidate for this month's Staffulty of the Month award.

9/11 & 9/12 Next, please retrieve your highlighters. You will need all of them for this activity. We are going to color-code our What is a chunk paragraph? worksheet using the color scheme we will use all year. These colors and their designation are not negotiable. BLUE = Title and Author / Golden Thread (key terms from the task) PURPLE = Simple Answer GREEN = Concrete Detail YELLOW = Commentary #1 PINK = Commentary #2 ORANGE = Transitions

What is a chunk paragraph?

What is a chunk paragraph? The quote "We are made to persist; that's how we find out who we are" written by Tobias Wolff is an analysis statement about human behavior. Persistence means to hold firmly to a purpose despite warnings or set-backs, and Mr. Wolff is saying that the true character of a person is shown through obstacles he does, or does not, conquer. For example, when one completes a major English 12 assignment but does so inaccurately, one must continue forward learning from mistakes and trying harder the next time. As one progresses through the cycle each time, one learns not only of one's ability, but also of one's limitations. This introspective process allows one to proceed confidently in making future life decisions. To conclude, Wolff is communicating that only through challenges does one find the true self. TS w/ SA: The quote "We are made to persist; that's how we find out who we are" written by Tobias Wolff is an analysis statement about human behavior. Persistence means to hold firmly to a purpose despite warnings or set- backs, and Mr. Wolff is saying that the true character of a person is shown through obstacles he does, or does not, conquer. CD: For example, when one completes a major English 12 assignment but does so inaccurately, one must continue forward learning from mistakes and trying harder the next time. CM#1: As one progresses through the cycle each time, one learns not only of one's ability, but also of one's limitations. CM#2: This introspective process allows one to proceed confidently in making future life decisions. CS: To conclude, Wolff is communicating that only through challenges does one find the true self.

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HIGHLIGHT QR#5 FOR THE COMPONENTS OF A CHUNK PARAGRAPH!!! 9/11 & 9/12 – Homework First, use the What is a Chunk Paragraph handout to highlight the components of a chunk paragraph for Quote Responses 1, 2, 3, & 4. Then, use the Borg & Quote Response #4 “We are made to persist…” Exemplars to assist you in responding to Quote Response #5. “We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.” Mary Catherine Bateson_ American writer & Cultural Anthropologist Life Skill of the Week: Inquisitive – eager for knowledge; intellectually curious HIGHLIGHT QR#5 FOR THE COMPONENTS OF A CHUNK PARAGRAPH!!!

9/13 & 9/14 GOOD MORNING! After you have copied the Objective and Homework in your agenda, please get out a pencil and your highlighters. We will first review the WBE-EQ#1 – Reflection Feedback I will check your highlighted QRs at some point throughout the period. Please make sure you have your entries filed accordingly. Use the back board to assist you. We will first review the Guidelines for a Written Response handout. Next, we will revisit Essential Question #3B as we transition the chunk from Quote Response to Free Response. You will need your EQ#3 notes.

Add this information to your notes! 9/13 & 9/14 Essential Question #3B: What does one concern oneself with when considering the ORGANIZATION writing trait? There is one right answer that can use various synonymous relationships. A complete, accurate answer uses terminology such as: structure, framework, introduction, body, conclusion, topic sentence, concrete detail, commentary, etc. as well as provides an explanation and rational for use. Add this information to your notes!

9/13 & 9/14 Now, we will look at a free response using the 1 chunk, chunk paragraph response. Please turn your paper over to the other side and label and date: Essential Question #3B – Free Response Exemplar.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION #3B – ANSWERED IN CHUNK PARAGRAPH FORMAT 9/13 & 9/14 ESSENTIAL QUESTION #3B – ANSWERED IN CHUNK PARAGRAPH FORMAT (TS) The characteristics of the ORGANIZATION writing trait focus on the structure of a piece of writing. (CD) For example, all writing should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. (CM#1) In other words, the introduction of the writing sets the stage for the reader and informs the reader of the topic of the writing; the body of the text provides the supporting documentation to the introduction; the conclusion reminds the reader of the points presented in the body and may solicit an action on behalf of the reader. (CM#2) Using a sophisticated framework matters in that if the piece of writing was not put in logical order, the reader would not be able to comprehend the message as intended by the writer. (CS) In conclusion, the ORGANIZATION trait is the framework of a piece of writing. PLEASE COPY THIS ANSWER AS WRITTEN AS YOUR RESPONSE AND THEN COLOR CODE.

9/13 & 9/14 - Homework Read and answer the questions for the excerpt from “Yellowstone Autumn.” Complete the Subject/Verb agreement & Pronoun Choice problems handout.

PLEASE make sure your name is on BOTH sides! 9/15 & 9/18 GOOD MORNING! After you have copied the Objective and Homework in your agenda, please prepare the following items for turn-in: “Yellowstone Autumn” text PLEASE make sure your name is on BOTH sides! Subject/Verb agreement & Pronoun Choice problems handout We will practice Pronoun / Antecedent agreement today. You will need a sheet of paper on which to take notes, a pen, and a highlighter.