1. Warmup (p. 6) Copy the 2 sentences
Warmup (p. 6) Copy the 2 sentences. Then, try to fix the subject/verb agreement errors.
2. Diplomats sent to an unstable region or a genuinely hostile territory usually is assigned an aide or chauffeur who function also as a bodyguard.
1. The opposition to smoking in public places are prompting many state legislatures to consider banning smoking in such locations.
*NOTE: Put your HW on your desk. Pick up handouts at the door.

2. You ‘member? SAT/ACT Common Error #1– Subject Verb Agreement
Subject interrupting material verb.
Subject, interrupting material, verb.
Take out the interrupting material and make sure the subject and verb agree.

3. Identify subject, cross out interrupting material
1. The opposition to smoking in public places are prompting many state legislatures to consider banning smoking in such locations.
NO CHANGE
is prompting many state legislatures to consider
are prompting many state legislatures considering
is prompting many state legislatures considering
is prompting many state legislatures’ consider

4. Identify subject, cross out interrupting material
2. Diplomats sent to an unstable region or a genuinely hostile territory usually is assigned an aide or chauffeur who function also as a bodyguard.
NO CHANGE
are assigned an aide or chauffeur who function
are assigned an aide or chauffeur who functions
is assigned an aide or chauffeur that function
are assigned an aide or chauffeur which functions

5. Do Now:
DATE
TITLE
PAGES
8/25
Topic, Thesis, Theme
6-7

6. Today’s Agenda: Warmup on p. 6 Review HW Discuss JLC Theme HW
Review Rhetoric
Set goal: conduct close reading of Waverly/June chapters
Writing portfolios
Closing ?

7. Homework – AP (B Day)
Start bringing white textbook Language of Composition starting Tues 8/29
By Thurs midnight: sign up for Vocabulary Builder and master 10 words on number2.com
JLC Test Grade Recovery
See me for 5 minutes before or after school or during 2nd lunch only.
Only students scoring a D or F are eligible. Highest score possible is a C.
Thurs 8/31 – Read Joan Didion’s essay “Santa Ana Winds” (White book p ). Make a DEJ on separate paper with 3 quotes and full commentary (A. what, B. how, C. why)

8. JLC Theme HW Discussion
1. Do children eventually turn into their parents?
2. Do people ever really leave their childhood homes (especially if they move to another country)?
3. Should your family take priority over yours rights as an individual?
4. Should parents always be proud of their children, even if their children fail?
5. Do children usually appreciate the value of their parents’ wisdom and advice?

9. ???

10. Rhetoric
Purpose
WHY
Style
HOW
Content
WHAT
And what is rhetoric???

11. Reminders: Quotes Commentary Use page numbers
Shorten quote appropriately
Use brackets and ellipses
What is the narrator or speaker saying?
How is the author using style (devices)?
Why is the author using this style (these devices)?

12. Closing Question p. 4 (under warmup)
How does a double-entry journal (DEJ) help you to analyze rhetoric?

13. Use 3 Ts to link Tan’s style to her purpose.
Today’s Goal
(Record at top of p. 7)
Use 3 Ts to link Tan’s style to her purpose.
Amy Tan, 1952-
Make sure you have a Joy Luck Club handout or book.

14. How you execute your THESIS
YOUR Rhetoric
(When you WRITE)
THEME
How you execute your THESIS
TOPIC, THESIS
Author’s Rhetoric
(When you READ)
Purpose
Style
Content

15. Take notes (top of p. 7)
A. Topic – content/subject (what you’re writing about) B. Thesis – author’s style (how they addressed the topic) C. Theme – author’s purpose (why they wrote, what ideas about life we learn as readers)

16. Theme Example: The Lion King

17. NB p. 7
Choose Waverly’s passage (p ) OR June’s passage (p ). READ BOTH PAGES!!!
Answer the following questions on p. 7:
What is this passage about (TOPIC)?
What is the metaphor Tan uses and how does she use it (THESIS)?
What is Tan trying to tell us about life through this metaphor (THEME)?

18. Argumentative Essay Prompt
“Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.” – Maya Angelou
In a well-organized essay (4-5 paragraphs), examine the extent to which Angelou’s claim about the danger of prejudice is true or relevant today. Support your argument with reasonable, valid claims and appropriate examples from your reading, observations, or experience.
***prejudice = hating something based on ignorance
*renders = makes
**inaccessible = unreachable, unable to get to

19. Writing Portfolios Thesis answers prompt (POV)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Thesis answers prompt (POV)
Body paragraphs are organized w/ topic sentences and usually elaborated
Relevant, unique evidence
Precise language
Grammar, punctuation, etc.
The best essays (7-9) examined the prompt using a narrow focus and using evidence to articulate claims
Not enough specific commentary
Your informal tone (No contractions, slang, questions, calling her “Maya”)
Simplistic transitions (“In conclusion,” etc.)
Different forms of “Prejudice”
Prejudism and prejudices are NOT real words
Prejudice (singular or plural noun)
People are prejudiced
Ideas or comments are prejudicial
Prejudice is NOT A PROPER NOUN – keep it lowercase unless it’s starting a sentence

20. What is the connection between theme and author’s purpose?
Closing Question p. 6
THESIS
TOPIC
What is the connection between theme and author’s purpose?
THEME
Heitmann: Hand out FSA scores, etc.

21. Homework – AP (B Day)
Start bringing white textbook Language of Composition starting Tues 8/29
By Thurs midnight: sign up for Vocabulary Builder and master 10 words on number2.com
JLC Test Grade Recovery
See me for 5 minutes before or after school or during 2nd lunch only.
Only students scoring a D or F are eligible. Highest score possible is a C.
Thurs 8/31 – Read Joan Didion’s essay “Santa Ana Winds” (White book p ). Make a DEJ on separate paper with 3 quotes and full commentary (A. what, B. how, C. why)

22. Stuck? Just try!