SOAR Ummmm…. Why not do the study guide? (20 pts for SOAR) Grades? (no, you may not go to the lab just yet) Not good to have a low grade in SOAR…

Opener You’ll staple (two packets…) First: Anonymous Gossip Sites – article and CCR sheet Second: Both articles CCR sheet

What is the organizational pattern? Topic sentence? Doctor Who, a British television program, is a show about the miscellaneous adventures of an alien called The Doctor, and his companions. The Doctor and his companions travel in a small British blue police box that is normal on the outside, but bigger on the inside. This box is called the T.A.R.D.I.S, or Time and Relative Dimension in Space. Doctor Who has been on television since the 1960’s and stopped in the 1990’s. Recently, Doctor Who is running again on TV with new seasons, and is currently on the seventh season.

What is the organizational pattern? What is the Topic sentence? Searching for a pet is easy, but can be a stressful time. First, a person must decide if they want for a pet, as it could be a cat, dog, or fish. Then, the new owner must search either in newspapers or on the internet for places for people selling the pet they want. Once a pet is located, the buyer must go to the place where they found the pet of their choice and purchase it.

Style Vs. Tone Style Tone Diction: Word choice Sentence structure (simple, complex) Figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc.) Mechanics (punctuation, etc.) Influenced by purpose and audience Author’s attitude toward subject matter (sarcastic, informative, advisory, gloomy, etc.) Influenced by purpose and audience Style Vs. Tone

Tone Vs. Style Types of Tone Types of Style Subjective - tone that is influenced by personal views and may contain personal opinions Objective - the tone when a writer’s words are unbiased and unemotional Informative – (usually objective); emphasizes facts and is meant for you to learn Persuasive – (usually subjective, but can be objective); meant to sway the reader’s opinion one way or another May also be: humorous, sarcastic, sympathetic, or any other adjective to describe how someone acts/says things. Formal style – writing in an objective, impersonal way, with precise use of language. Follows standard conventions of English. Conventions – expected style based on common rules and practices of the language. Informal – may be subjective and contain personal opinions; language may not follow standard conventions of English. Some may refer to different genres as styles

Terms!!!!!!!!! The sentence: “You can’t just give up; you always need to try your best,” is written in ________________ style. Knowing the conventions, tone and vocabulary of the genre or field of study. DISCIPLINE Of or relating to visual art. GRAPHICS Specific types of words/terms utilized in certain subject areas: DOMAIN-SPECIFIC VOCABULARY A statement of opinion that needs to be supported is a(n) CLAIM A plan for the organization and arrangement of a specific production is called FORMATTING Breaking something down into its smaller parts is called ANALYSIS Facts to support a claim are called EVIDENCE

Style Tone Topic Sentence Thesis Statement Expert Opinion Fact Objective Subjective Conventions Formal style Informal style Statements that can be verified. Once verified, facts can be accepted and regarded as reliable information. The handling of language by an author, including specific word choices, sentence structure, figurative language, and so on. A broad, general statement, that summarizes the key points in the paragraph. Writing in an objective, impersonal way, with precise use of language. Follows standard conventions of English. Common rules and practices of a language. Tone that is influenced by personal views and may contain personal opinions. Refers to the author's attitude, either stated or implied, toward his or her subject matter and the audience. Style that may be subjective and contain personal opinions; language may not follow standard conventions of English. Opinions that are valid because they come from a knowledgeable and trust-worthy source. The tone when a writer’s words are unbiased and unemotional. A focus statement or main idea that is supported by facts or argument. It usually applies to an entire document, essay, or chapter

Topic sentence? Organizational pattern? The term “car” is used generally for anything on four wheels that take people from point a to b. It is commonly accepted in society to simply label every device as just a “car” when in fact there are a variety of automobiles. Smart Cars and hybrids are designed with fuel efficiency in mind, running mostly, or wholly, of off electric power. Trucks are used to carry heavy loads, and sacrifice passenger space for more holding capability. Sports cars focus on horse power on a suave appearance. “They are more than simply cars,” says expert motorist Henry Wellers, “they are separate breeds.”

Topic sentence? Organizational pattern? In order to begin creating the art work for your graphic novel you’ll need to do the following: First, make sure your area is clean and organized. Whether it is a drafting table, an easel, or other such surface, it must be organized for optimal working conditions. Next, make sure all your supplies are ready. You will need pencils, brushes, pens, and a decent supply of a quality, opaque, black ink. “I always work with the best supplies,” says cartoonist Bryan Lee O’Malley, “that way I get the best product.”

SOAR Announcement Please note that this class is an elective. It is reserved for students who are going to use this time to be productive. Over the course of the next week, I will be speaking to some of you who are on a “one-week trial.” You will be on a one-week trial status if you are: Missing multiple assignments in other classes Being a distraction to others/not using SOAR class for work A combination of the above. SOAR class is intended for you to get help while you complete your work. If your primary objective is to socialize or find ways to avoid work, then you will be placed in a different elective.

Which Strand does the skill belong in? Writing an ACT essay 2. Reading Romeo and Juliet. 3. Using Powerpoint to design a presentation to share with the class. 4. Participating in a focused discussion with a small group. 5. Learning about comma rules. 6. Conducting internet research.

Opener Topic sentence. Comma rule for the underlined portion? Why are so many action films being released in theaters come summer time??? The reason is simple: viewers have the most amount of free time for movies during the summer. Since it is so easy to get people into theaters at this time, it is logical that action films, whose budgets range in the tens of billions of dollars, should be released at a time when it is easiest to make a return on an expensive product. “Movie goers love the spectacle,” says producer, Glen Brikket, “this makes a summer movie a great investment.” Topic sentence. Comma rule for the underlined portion? Organizational pattern? What would we identify the final sentence as?

Opener: Topic sentence? Organizational pattern? Why do students procrastinate about homework or school projects? There are many reasons. First, a student would know about a school project due in two weeks, and they blow it off until the last minute, just to get a passing grade. Second, a student could be forgetful and not remember when homework is due and then remember, and finish it the next morning. And finally, a student could remember a project or homework, and wait until the last minute to do it.

Closure Evidence Doman-specific vocabulary Claim Graphics Objective Formatting Analysis Formal Type of style that follows standard conventions of English Of or relating to visual art. Specific types of words/terms utilized in certain subject areas. A statement of opinion that needs to be supported. A plan for the organization and arrangement of a specific production. Type of tone that is unemotional and unbiased Breaking something down into its smaller parts. Facts to support a claim.

Closure Evidence H Doman-specific vocabulary C Claim D Graphics B Objective F Formatting E Analysis G Formal A Type of style that follows standard conventions of English Of or relating to visual art. Specific types of words/terms utilized in certain subject areas. A statement of opinion that needs to be supported. A plan for the organization and arrangement of a specific production. Type of tone that is unemotional and unbiased Breaking something down into its smaller parts. Facts to support a claim.