February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme Using proper introductory elements, write one paragraph persuading me Achieve 3000 is either important or NOT important in helping you with your reading efforts. I expect to see references to at least one of the four forms of responsibility, and recognize one of the rhetorical devices we have been discussing since last semester. I should also see the word “lexile” {LABEL WHAT I AM SEEING} Bellwork (15 minutes) Agenda (5 minutes) Grammar review (10 minutes) Peer edit (25 minutes) Skill/Activity (30 minutes) Guiding questions work Peace/Out (5 minutes) January vocabulary/reflection: Use your words

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme UPCOMING- A DAY 2/3 Vocabulary quiz AP Feedback Responsibility connections 2/5 SUBMIT ACHIEVE 3K SUBMIT Lexile reflection Quote work-LAB Registration A1=7:40-8:30 A3=12:02-1:08 A4=2:00-2:45 A3/A4= Persuasive teacher revision due BY 2/6 2/9 Shakespeare AoW “Words” project 2/11 A1 FOCUS-Poet in A3/A4= Julius Caesar starts 2/13 Julius Caesar District Writing revision DUE by 2/13

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme UPCOMING- B DAY 2/4 Vocabulary quiz AP Feedback Responsibility connections 2/6 SUBMIT ACHIEVE 3K SUBMIT Lexile reflection Quote work-LAB Registration B1=7:40-8:30 B4=2:00-2:45 B4= Persuasive teacher revision due 2/10 Shakespeare AoW “Words” project 2/12 Julius Caesar District Writing revision DUE by 2/13

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY MATCH ME Achieve 3000 I think you have three articles read/activities done/ reflections created and held in a word document Need to work on interesting introductions/hook SUBMIT Thursday/Friday

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY Fine tuning One word statement Pick a word after reading, use it to introduce the writing Quote Pull something from the article itself and then explain/defend Traditional The article called what, by who, does what? The IVF form Statement of opinion This article represents something. Take a position and defend it using evidence to support

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY Achieve 3000 Assignment 1. Log in 2. “Search” Theme=Responsibility I do not care what you read— you choose 3. Write why what you read has anything to do with RESPONSIBILITY Audience = me Narrative Voice = try for third person (super neutral) represents responsibility. Save the document in your student file. BY FRIDAY

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme You know I no longer wish to see “you” in your writing… What could students use instead? I will downgrade for the use of second person narrative voice—check this in today’s edits Bellwork (15 minutes) Agenda (5 minutes) Grammar review (10 minutes) Peer edit (25 minutes) Skill/Activity (30 minutes) Guiding questions work Peace/Out (5 minutes) GRAMMAR

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme For what it’s worth-- I also do not want to see “a lot”… I hate it a lot. Bellwork (15 minutes) Agenda (5 minutes) Grammar review (10 minutes) Peer edit (25 minutes) Skill/Activity (30 minutes) Guiding questions work Peace/Out (5 minutes) GRAMMAR

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY Conjunctions: (link sentences) FANBOYS (coordinating) For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Note to self: But do not start a sentence with a conjunction unless you are REALLY confident Grammar practice And duing Grammer wirk seem lame but they makes yu look literacy! GRAMMAR Correct this please

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY District Writing-Revisited I.Intro Hook/Topic/ONE big reason/Thesis II. Body (Transition in) One example with supports III. Body (Transition in) A second example with supports IV. Body (Transition in) A third example with supports V. Conclusion Restate thesis/ reference to intro Rhetorical Devices Ethos Pathos Conclusion Circular?

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY WHAT NOT TO WRITE Too over the top…nice metaphor though. Do not overwrite

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY WHAT NOT TO WRITE Good to have reasons, but WHAT??? Be logical

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY WHAT NOT TO WRITE Homophones… get ewe every thyme Pay attention to spelling

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY WHAT NOT TO WRITE Good transition, pay attention to the audience.

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY Bellwork (15 minutes) Agenda (5 minutes) Grammar review (10 minutes) Peer edit (25 minutes) Skill/Activity (30 minutes) Guiding questions work Peace/Out (5 minutes) Is when the revision is due. I am NOT taking you to the computer lab to do this. DO YOU NEED A PASS? Otherwise submit now and take that grade.

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY + you +

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY DAY 1 Meet with partner Talk through your first impressions Decide “THEME” of guiding question Find a TEDTalk supporting “Theme” Hint: “Responsibilty” is one overarching idea that might be a good one to search Decide if what you watch makes sense. Note: This is background knowledge for a conversation about themes and how they are represented in everyday life

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY Search thematic word Capture the title/speaker/date filmed Take notes over the video-- Why is what being said important? How is what being said related to your ideas? Is there a quote in the video that resonates that you could see telling someone? Pretend you are going to tell me about the video…this type of note. Bellwork (15 minutes) Agenda (5 minutes) Grammar review (10 minutes) Peer edit (25 minutes) Skill/Activity (30 minutes) Guiding questions work Peace/Out (5 minutes)

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY DAY 2 1. Meet with partner(s) 2. SHARE INFORMATION (capture thoughts on paper) 3. Put Stickynotes on posters by Responsibility type Note: You will turning in the handouts as “work process”

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY Homework You know what to do Achieve 3K/ Revise District writing

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY What are the three dots called? Bellwork (15 minutes) Agenda (5 minutes) Grammar review (10 minutes) Peer edit (25 minutes) Skill/Activity (30 minutes) Guiding questions work Peace/Out (5 minutes) Write on a piece of scratch paper Name/Date First person, declarative, one thing that was good about the weekend… write it now. What type of sentence is that?

February 3-4, 2015 SWBAT: make further connections to theme RESPONSIBILITY CORNELL NOTES: S2 2/3&4/2015 Bvocabulary usage/paragraph Grammar“you” “a lot” Conjunctions FANBOYS—use to link— “coordinating conjunction” Doing grammar work seems lame, but it makes you look literate. Writing Thesis Peer edit—revision due 2/13…pay (fight)attention to the intro Themes Responsibility/Bullying/Honor/Honesty Activity/ TEDTalks different prompts. Need to watch video to find key ideas—make sure to get name/speaker/date Working toward making links between various themes related to responsibility

January 27-28, 2014 SWBAT: Practice “Centers” AGENDA HUMAN FALLIBILITY Reading Is Everywhere: Steven Wright I went to a restaurant that served “breakfast at any time”. So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance. Demetri Martin The digital camera is a great invention because it allows us to reminisce. Instantly