1. Today: Finals date correction: 2nd Q Final: Weds. 1/25
Weds. 1 /18 Freshman English
TODAY’S SLIDES WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
Finals date correction: 2nd Q Final: Weds. 1/25
Today:
Last Mechanics before Final: Commas
Hand back papers
collect and grade dodecahedrons
make-ups workshop
Writing Arguments practice

2. Today: Finals date correction: 2nd Q Final: Weds. 1/25
Thurs. 1 /18 Freshman English
TODAY’S SLIDES WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
Finals date correction: 2nd Q Final: Weds. 1/25
Today:
Last Mechanics before Final: Commas
Hand back papers
collect and grade dodecahedrons
make-ups workshop
Writing Arguments practice

3. 2nd period notes:
Friday, drill flash cards
Venn diagram compare and contrast poets exercises
Prep homework: Kloze-style exercises for mechanics, plot diagram / with “storyline” example or text
Plot sequence diagram for ACC stave or section
Bryanna, Frank, Mya: Q: did they make Dodes?
If so, finish or produce for grading, if not, skip Dode and build flash cards today for 13 academic words

4. Mechanics: Commas
In-class
Arts and crafts with Mr. Lamson: (get checked and graded, cut out top part - including title! glue-stick into notebook)
7th period, review Adjectives, same process

5. DODECAHEDRONS COME ON DOWN
(please wait for instructions!)
Stay busy………….
Continue any make-ups
All in? All made up?
Look at Writing Practice handout:
Making a Good Argument
Do the Grade Level or try the Accelerated?

6. Writing Practice: Making a Good Argument Step 1. My Point of view:
Name __________________________
Per ________________
Date __________
Writing Practice:
Making a Good Argument
Choose one of these pairs of arguments to write about.. Take either side as your point of view.
Responsible teens should be allowed to get a Driver’s License at age 14. No, they should not: they’re not responsible until age 17.
Getting a Driver’s License should only be allowed for students with straight A’s or who play a sport. No, but other proof of responsibility should be required.
Step 1. My Point of view:
“I believe that ___________________
should _______________________ because ______________________.
Step 2. My best argument for this is:
_My evidence is______________________________
_______________________________
Step 3. Other people disagree with this , they say(give the other side’s argument):
____________________________________
Step 4. However, they are wrong because (first answer their argument, then restate your argument):
_____________________________________________________________________________

7. Accelerated Writing Practice: Making a Good Argument
Name __________________________
Per ________________
Date __________
Accelerated Writing Practice:
Making a Good Argument
Make up your own set of arguments. For example:
Commercial livestock raising amounts to cruelty to animals and should be outlawed, versus…
Public school should be abolished and no one should have to go to school.
Only people with property should be allowed to vote.
Step 1. My Point of view:
_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________.
Step 2. My best argument for this is:
_____________________________________________
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Step 3. Other people disagree with this , they say (give the other side’s argument):
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Step 4. However, they are wrong because (first answer their argument, then restate your argument): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________.

8. 1-11
Literature Resource - Examples of PERSONIFICATION - SAVE
EXAMPLES OF PERSONIFICATION:
Lightning danced across the sky.
The car complained as the key was turned.
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
My alarm clock yells at me every morning.
The avalanche devoured anything standing in its way.

9. Significance of Symbolism in Literature
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Literature Resource - Symbolism - SAVE
When analyzing a piece of literature, examining the primary symbols often leads to a greater understanding of the work itself.
We use symbols all the time in everyday life. Many people own things that have special meaning for them, such as a gift from a loved one that represents that bond. Companies use symbols as shorthand to represent their brand, and sports teams name themselves after fearsome animals and people to invoke power (for example, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, respectively). There are also cultural symbols, such as a dove representing peace. Here are more examples of symbolism from common life:
Significance of Symbolism in Literature
Symbolism has played a large role in the history of literature. Symbols have been used in cultures all around the world, evident in ancient legends, fables, and religious texts. One famous example of symbolism is the story of the Garden of Eden, in which the serpent persuades Eve to eat an apple from the tree of knowledge. The serpent in this story represents wickedness and the apple is a symbol for knowledge. Symbolism is equally important in all kinds of literature, (just think of Harry Potter’s scar—a symbol of his being the “chosen one”, as well as his ability to overcome evil). Or consider the Lord of the Rings, in which Tolkien’s use of the magic ring, is a symbol for the corruptions of enormous power. “One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, one Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.” (The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien)