1. EnGlish I
October 20

2. Grammar Pattern of the Week
The subject of a sentence is the noun, pronoun doing the action of the sentence or functioning as the main focus of the sentence. (Underline each subject.)

3. Root: Uni/una- = one Sentence Example:
Write a sentence using the root and a subordinating conjunction.

4. 1st-5th: Agenda Warm Up Work on rough drafts, allow them 35 minutes
Allow students 10 minutes to work on study guide for the warm up test on Wednesday

5. 6th: Agenda: Computer Lab
In your groups, find 3 articles total that discuss your assigned person’s death. The three articles should have different biases or opinions of how they died
After you find each article, fill it out on your Week 8 Worksheet
By the end of class, print out two copies of each article and turn into me
You will receive a study guide for the warm up test on Wednesday, this is hw due tomorrow

6. English I
October 21

7. Prefix: Un- = not Sentence Example:
The decision was not only unethical but also unhelpful.

8. 1st-5th: Agenda
Warm Up
Go over mistake calculation for students to understand why you should keep work
Review for warm up test on Wednesday

9. English I
October 22

10. Root: Act- /Ag- = to do, to act Sentence Example:
The agent filled out a report on his activities.

11. 1st-6th: Agenda
Warm Up
Warm Up Test: Quarter One

12. English I
October 23

13. Root: Bas- = low Sentence Example:
The soggy basement was dreadfully flooded after the twelve hours of rain.

14. 1st-5th: Agenda
Warm Up
SWRP
Rough Draft Peer Revision Worksheet

15. Revision Abbreviation Key
NT: Needs Transition
NC: Needs Citation or citation must be fixed
NE: Needs Elaboration
NEVI: Needs evidence (do not forget to cite!)
NI: Needs indentation

16. 6th: Agenda
Warm Up
SWRP

17. Unit 2 Notes: Research Writing Vocabulary
Argument/Thesis- a logical representation of how a writer sees an issue, problem, or subject supported by valid reasons and evidence.
EX:_____________________________________________________________
Evidence- facts, statistics, anecdotes and examples that support the claim of an argument.
Support- material offered to back up a claim.

18. Bias- an inclination or preference for or against a person, group, or idea
EX:___________________________________________________
Claim- a statement that asserts a point, belief or truth that requires supporting evidence.
EX;___________________________________________________
Persuasion- using language to change people’s minds.
EX:__________________________________________________

19. Documentation- in research writing, support provided for a claim including citations and bibliographic information from sources. EX:________________________________________________ Citation- a reference to information borrowed from a published or unpublished source that provides information necessary to find the source. EX:___________________________________________________

20. English I
October 24

21. 1st-5th: Agenda
Warm Up Quiz
What makes a good presentation?

22. What elements make up an effective presentation?
Presentation Videos
Use accompanying worksheet
On the back of the paper, write 5 sentences answering the question:
What elements make up an effective presentation?

23. Requirements for Presentation
At least 7 slides
Need print text, three visuals (video, pictures, sketches, etc.)
Short bio of person
Discuss all theories surrounding death (can just mention them)
Present your argument and evidence. Show the evidence you created and explain significance!

24. Homework Go to my website, www.hickmak.weebly.com Go to Videos
Click on link titled 10 Dos / Don'ts of PowerPoint Homework: Write at least seven sentences that addresses the following prompt: Identify and explain three tips to PowerPoint you did not realize before reading this article that will enhance your upcoming presentation.

25. 1st-6th: Agenda