English II – 9/08/14 Objectives: Correct run-on sentences; brainstorm “single stories” BELL RINGER: Copy and fix these run-on sentences by adding words or punctuation. 1.I need to go to the store I will buy eggs, bread, and juice. 2.You go to the store to buy jeans, none are on the shelf in your size. 3.Her house faces the ocean the view is breathtaking.

“The Danger of a Single Story” Box #5: Why are stories important? What did you get out of Adichie’s talk?

English II – 9/09/14 Objectives: Correct run-on sentences; write a cohesive paragraph BELL RINGER: Copy and fix these run-on sentences by adding words or punctuation. 1.That kid talks too much nobody seems to mind. 2.Many famous people struggle with addictions with counseling some have overcome those problems so it is nothing to be ashamed of. 3.I was confused I didn’t do the homework now I’m mad that I have a D.

Take out and review your annotations on “It Doesn’t Matter Whether Michael Brown Smoked Weed” Answer the following text dependent questions in your English II notebook (write in complete sentences): Name: 9/09/2014 Title: Michael Brown article 1.What argument is the author trying to make? 2.Find one piece of evidence (a direct quote) and copy it down. Then explain how this evidence supports the argument the author is making. 3.Using context, explain what the author means by the word vilified on p. 2 in the last paragraph. 4.Were you convinced by his argument? Explain your response in at least one sentence.

1. Write independently for at least ten minutes. 2. Use your brainstorm to help you get started. 3. Challenge yourself not to get distracted. It is okay if your pen isn’t moving the whole time. Be comfortable with your thoughts and the silence. 4. Try to write at least one healthy paragraph (5-6 sentences). 5. Review the “HELP” poster if you are stuck.

English II – 9/10/14 Objectives: Correct fragments and run-ons; review a peer’s writing BELL RINGER: Copy and fix these run-ons and fragments. 1.Mr. Kalle from Burkina Faso. 2.My kids share a room sometimes it is fun to share a room but sometimes it’s a pain. 3.If I could spend my 16 th birthday in any city in the world it would be __________ I love it there because…

English II – 9/11/14 No bell ringer – Ms. Robin was out at a conference. Please complete the grammar packet reviewing fragments and run-ons to get credit for the day.

English II – 9/12/14 Objectives: Review FANBOYS; write final drafts; listen to speeches BELL RINGER: Please copy this list into your English II notebooks: for means because and means in addition nor means not either but means in contrast or means either, a choice yet means in contrast so means as a result Then write two sentences using at least two of these FANBOYS correctly on your bell ringer sheet for this week.

English II – 9/15/14 Objectives: Review FANBOYS; participate in a sharing circle BELL RINGER: Refer to yesterday’s list of FANBOYS. Remember: these are also called coordinating conjunctions. Write three sentences using at least three of FANBOYS correctly. Challenge yourself to use different FANBOYS than you used yesterday.

English II – 9/16/14 Today’s objectives: Select correct FANBOYS; analyze a writer’s choices BELL RINGER: Copy each sentence and then select a FANBOYS word to complete each sentence. 1.He studied, ____ then he ate takeout Thai food. 2.It’s the weekend, ____ not until 3:44pm. 3.We are going to the store, _____ we need new fall clothes. 4.The landlord doesn’t allow dogs, ____ does he allow cats.

Grade in schoolPlot details [What is happening?] Main idea sentence [How do you sum this up in one sentence?] First grade Second grade Third grade FINISH THIS FOR ALL GRADES Create this chart in your English II notebooks: