1. English 2 Day
Mr. Davidian

2. 1. Please TURN-IN your HW signed “Parent” slip into the GREEN folder.
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Wk1.2 EQ? How do Writers use transitions?
1. Please TURN-IN your HW signed “Parent” slip
into the GREEN folder.
2. Quick write-Please grab the handout and describe what cool things you did this summer.
3. Pick an animal you like, or one that rhymes with your name
4. Now retell your summer story using the animal as YOU (allegory).
5. Use Time transitions
HW- write these transitions 2x each
WE WILL GET TEXTBOOKS FRIDAY- Bring your ID card!

3. 2. When finished, you can turn in your Parent Slip into the green box
Wk1.2 EQ? How do Writers persuade using Allegory personification?
Please grab a handout &sit in your same seat as yesterday
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1. Quick write-Please grab the handout on the stool and describe what cool things you did this summer.
2. When finished, you can turn in your Parent Slip into the green box
3. Pick an animal you like, or one that rhymes with your name
4. Copy the transitions, once on the front, and once to the back
5. On the back, write/retell your summer as the animal!
= Personification? Allegory? Or Anthropomorphism?
HW- Bring a spiral notebook or $.50, and your ID card!!

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Wk1.2 EQ? What Vocab helps make essays more descriptive?
ADJECTIVE + NAME
We can improve our writing using more descriptive words, like adjectives!
Get into a circle. Then pick an adjective that starts with the first letter of your first name
Super Suzzy
Jammin James
Now, How many names Can you remember?

5. Grab a “INTRO” handout- On the back,
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Wk1.3 EQ? How do Writers IMPROVE INTRODUCTIONS?
Grab a “INTRO” handout-
On the back,
-Divide your paper into 4 boxes
-Number the boxes 1-4
-Divide box 3 in half
-write a, b, c in each box

6. Others’ Perception of You Self-Perception
Favorite Animal
Favorite color
Write 3 Adjectives associated with this animal
Write 3 emotions associated with this color
Others’ Perception of You
Self-Perception
Write 3 adjectives associated with these:
White
room
Body of Water
Dark room
Perception of Life
Perception of Death
Perception of Eternity or After Life
Now share with you partners

7. Wk1.3 EQ? How do Writers persuade using Allegory personification?
Warm-up
1 Take out your “Summer break as an animal” handout and finish your personified story !
3. ADD ANIMALISTIC actions and descriptions!
You are allowed to make up exciting details!
Be ready to share!
2. Underline or highlight transitions!

8. Wk1.3 EQ? How do Writers use organize an Autobiography?
What is the MOST important thing in writing?
ORGANIZE your writing!
-Today you will brainstorm & organize your autobiography
HW- Finish your brainstorm/organization on the back of your handout.
PAST , PRESENT, FUTURE
Let’s choose better phrases. Summarize each box of ?’s: -
My family Background,
My personality,
My future goals,

9. Please take out your HW (10?’s).
Wk1.4 EQ? How do Writers use transitions in an autobiography?
Please take out your HW (10?’s).
Warm up- In your notebook, make 4 columns on the back of the 1st page, then copy these transitions 1x :
TIME
___ began
First,
It all started..
Afterward,
As soon as__,…
At the same time,
ADDITION
Also,
Additionally,
Furthermore,
Moreover,
Equally,
By the same token,
Following this,
Later, Then, Next,
Soon after,
Suddenly,
Finally,
In the end,
In the same way,
Likewise,
Similarly,
In addition to_ ,
Besides __,…
Lastly, Finally,
Paragraph 1 will start here…

10. Wk1.4 EQ? How do Writers use organize our notebook?
Warm-up- Grab a handout,
And cut and paste the table of contents (put paste around the edge) into the inside front cover of your notebook.
HW- Finish your brainstorm/organization on the back of your handout.

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Wk1.2 EQ? How do Writers use transitions in a biography?
Now INTERVIEW your neighbor with the biography handout
Comedian movie trailer
Driv Thur prank –start :18 seconds
Don LaFontaine Trailer Mashup
Million dollar voices
MOVIE TRAILER Tropes (long list)
-In a world____, against all odds, a __ named ___ fights for _____. A man with nothing to lose

12. Wk1.4 EQ? How do Writers IMPROVE INTRODUCTIONS?
Assignment: Write a 3 sentence intro.
“In a world with ______, the pressure
for__ is __.”
“For me, __________, there are three themes that summarize/help me get through my ______ life:
___________ ,_____________, and ___________.
“Against all___, and with time__,
it may be that the only way I can__ is by risking it all and ______!”
1st /last name
My Background,
My future goals,
My personality,
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
HW- Finish Autobiography Paragraphs 1-2
Make sure to use transitions. Friday=P3-4. Read #1.

13. Wk1.3 EQ? How do Writers IMPROVE INTRODUCTIONS?
Assignment: Write a 3 sentence intro. Try to accentuate or exaggerate the problem and how you plan to overcome it ! (in 3rd person)
1. “In a world with bombs, bums, and bumpy roads, the pressure to survive and help others is daunting.
2. “For me, Mr. Davidian, there are three themes that ground me in my teaching and personal life:
My family, my faith, and my future goals to change the world.
3 “Against all obstacles, and with my hair running out,
it may be that the only way I can make it,
besides hard work and a little luck from above, is by risking it all and getting help from the unlikeliest group of people–
students.
HW- Finish Autobiography Paragraphs 1-2
Make sure to use transitions. Friday=P3-4. Read #1.

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Wk1.3 EQ? How do Writers IMPROVE INTRODUCTIONS?
Watch Movie trailers
1. Identify Obstacles/Difficulties/Problems/ & Wants in your subject’s past/present-
Lego
PRim
CInt

15. Wk1.4 EQ? What VOCAB “builds up/enhances” an INTRO?
Warm-up
-Underline your transitions for paragraph 2.
-Begin Paragraph 3-4
When finished, USE a Thesaurus or YOUR CELL PHONES to look up synonyms for words:
–hardship -pain -suspense -persevere -succeed
*SHARE TIME! (play Trailer music!)
Library- Monday!

16. 2. Using “INTRO” handout- Review the 10 ways to improve an INTRO
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Wk1.3 EQ? How do Writers IMPROVE INTRODUCTIONS?
1. Identify Obstacles/Difficulties/Problems/ & Wants in your subject’s past/present-
2. Using “INTRO” handout-
Review the 10 ways to improve an INTRO
3 Finish interviewing your partner (share warm up data) and make your INTRO BETTER, by accentuating/exaggerating their problem and how they plan to overcome it !

17. In your PLANNER, write down your thoughts to this quote:
Wk1.5 EQ? How do Writers use enhance a biography?
In your PLANNER, write down your thoughts to this quote:
1. “IT’s not where you’re from, it’s where you are going.”
2. “You are who you plan to be”
3. “It is not how you start it is how you finish.”