1. Daily Learning Targets: I can apply the rules for writing parallel sentences in my writing. I can apply concepts learned in order to score 80% or higher on the WFA. I can defend my position through my persuasive speech. I can recognize the characteristics of a Level 4 On-Demand writing sample.

2.  Parallel Sentences

3.  Read the questions carefully.  Then read the passage.  Answer the questions on your paper.  Reread the questions and make sure that you are confident with your answer choice.  Click in your answers using your assigned clicker number.

4.  Let’s look at how we did as a class.  What did we miss? Why did we miss it? What can we do in the future?

5.  Use your class created rubric to evaluate persuasive speeches.

6.  Check out book.  Book project is due March 20 and 21 during flex day.

7.  English II students are required to take an On- Demand Assessment.  This is an assessment that analyzes your writing for a particular audience and in a particular format

8. There are two vocabulary terms you need to be familiar with: 1. Mode: 3 text types – argumentative, informative/explanatory and narrative 2. Form: the format of the writing- editorial, memoir, friendly letter, and feature article

9.  You will complete 2 different writing prompts for On-Demand. 1. Stand Alone Prompt  You will have a choice between 2 prompts  You will have 40 minutes to complete 2. Passage-Based Prompt  You will have 90 minutes to complete  For English II students: you will complete the 2 prompts in either informative/explanatory or argumentative mode

10. Remember S.P.A.T. when dissecting a prompt  Situation-what is in the background information  Purpose- why are your writing (inform, persuade, etc)  Audience- to whom are you writing  Task- What form are you supposed to use (letter, article, speech, etc)

11.  We will focus on argumentative and informative/explanatory modes…  ARGUMENTATIVE  PURPOSE- a reasoned, logical way of demonstrating that the writer’s position, belief, or conclusion is valid.  CHARACTERISTICS- offers facts that support the reasons, provides textual evidence, anticipates and evaluates the consequences of accepting the argument

12. INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY  PURPOSE- to inform or explain to audience about a particular topic  CHARACTERISITCS- provide thoughtful and insightful explanation, uses examples and details, uses a variety of approaches (analysis, evaluation, narration, quotes, descriptions, etc)

13.  Your writings will be scored using a 4 point rubric assessing the following:  Purpose/focus  Idea development  Structure  Language and conventions

14.  We will begin to look at prompts and writing samples.