English 10--Thursday, February 21

Objective: How do I find evidence for my argument?

1- Remember that until now, you should just have a topic for your research paper--not an actual argument. If you already know what side you are arguing, then you shouldn't choose that topic. The point of researching is spending the time FINDING an argument.

2- Go to the Library and check off two of your five sources by the end of the period. In order to earn full points for today, you must spend significant time reading, summarizing, and annotating your articles.

Homework: None

English 10--Tuesday, February 19

Objective: How do I choose my topic for my argumentative research paper?

1- Mrs. Jaynes' presentation on choosing a topic.
2- Learning how to navigate the pioneer website by watching Mrs. Jaynes go through it
3-Complete "Choosing a Topic" assignment by the end of the day and pass it off with Mrs. Jaynes

Homework: NONE

English 10--Thursday, February 14

Objective: How do I find evidence and write an effective body paragraph?

1- Slippery Slope--Avoid this in your argument
2- Transition Review
3- Reading Sources--annotating, summarizing, finding evidence in an article

Homework: Read the article and write one effective body paragraph using evidence you find to support your claim.

English 10--Tuesday, February 12

Objective: Why should I avoid Pathos in argumentative writing? How do I write an Intro Paragraph?

1-Ethos, Pathos, Logos follow up handout-- see link below
Ethos, Pathos, Logos Review

2- Review Intro Paragraphs--Students recall components of the intro paragraph.

3- Watch Trailer for "Warm Bodies" and practice writing an Intro paragraph using the following prompt:

“It’s Friday night. You and your friends are sitting around, bored out of your mind. Someone suggests going to see the new movie “Warm Bodies.” Most of your friends are terrible at making decisions, so they decide that you should choose for the group. You have to consider everyone—there are both boys and girls in your circle of friends. You need to account for the pros and cons of going to the movie. After considering everything, should you and your friends go see “Warm Bodies?”

4- Analyze the Intro Paragraph --see handout below:

Comparing Options for the Intro Paragraph 

5- Watch Prezi Next!

Advanced Intro Prezi! 

Homework: None

 

English 10--Friday, February 8 (B6-B8)

Objective-- What is Ethos, Pathos, Logos? Which is most effective in Argumentative Writing?

1- Super bowl commercials
2-Defind Ethos, Pathos, Logos using hand out --see read, write think handout.
3- Watch video lesson--
Video lesson on Ethos, Pathos, Logos
4- Practice by finishing handout
5- Look at Prezi for practice
Ethos Pathos Logos PREZI

6- Watch "Tangled" video clip. What technique is the mother using? Pathos. Why? She uses fear to keep Repunzel in the tower. Do we like her? No! Does Pathos work? Yes. Is it always ethically correct? Not always.
7- Go through the rest of the scenarios--students must come up with logical arguments. AVOID PATHOS!!!

HOMEWORK--NONE. HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND.

B6 Wed February 6

Objective: What message did the author want us to take away from Speak?

1- Finish watching movie
2- Final Speak Response--worth 50 points

If you were absent--click on link below and complete at home.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVaS1qZEp2Qk0zYlE/edit

If students did not finish this in class, this is homework.

If students did finish the response, then they have no homework.

B6--Monday, February 4th

Objective: Visualize Speak

1- Turn in Reading Questions
2-Watch first half of movie Speak

Homework: Finish book and reading questions

B6-- Friday, January 25- Monday, February 4

I was sick much of the past week. Here is one blog post reviewing all assignments during that time.

Friday, January 25
Objective: What is the bystander effect? How can we avoid it?

1- Turn in Homework
2- Complete following prompt-- We are more than half way through the book. What do you think of Melinda so far? Do you think her silence is reasonable? Do you think she is handling the situation the right way? What do you think happened to her to create such a silence in her life?
3- Watch Speak clip
4- Bystander Article and questions
5- Group Activity with Hate Chart--Students have to create scenarios for the perpetrator, the collaborator, and the bystander. When complete, place them on the board in the appropriate spot of the chart. Next, groups exchange cards and read the new scenarios. Students must write a response to the scenario--the response needs to be a way that they can become a rescuer in that situation.

Homework- pages 133-154 and complete reading questions


Tuesday, January 29
Objective: How do we identify symbols in the novel Speak
See link below for Lesson Plan
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/19ORyTd_vUw6gC5Oja9fQgl0R6gFub9Yu2m0trzp1BFQ/edit

Homework: pages 155-175 and complete questions


Thursday, January 31
Objective: How do I write an effective paragraph about literature?

Students spent the day in the writing lab. Click link below for assignment:
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVV01WemVYQ2xBLTA/edit

Homework: Continue Reading