Agenda:
1. Analogies review
2. Questions about paper?
3. Irony
Ahhh. Thanksgiving. A time of traditions.
Traditions: what causes people to follow them? What different types of traditions exist?
Do you think traditions can ever pose a danger?
Irony: A contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
HW UPDATE, Thursday
Hello all!
Following our body paragraph activity today, I got the sense that people still had strong questions about their own work. In the spirit of fairness and learning, I want to extend the essay due date to Tuesday. But that means for tomorrow you must complete your first draft.
HW: Please complete the first draft of your essay (ALL 4 PARAGRAPHS) for tomorrow. This will be a 20pt. HW assignment ( a big grade considering most HW assignments are 5-10 points in my class). Take advantage of this extension by having an earnest, SOLID first draft to review in class tomorrow.
-Mr. B.
Following our body paragraph activity today, I got the sense that people still had strong questions about their own work. In the spirit of fairness and learning, I want to extend the essay due date to Tuesday. But that means for tomorrow you must complete your first draft.
HW: Please complete the first draft of your essay (ALL 4 PARAGRAPHS) for tomorrow. This will be a 20pt. HW assignment ( a big grade considering most HW assignments are 5-10 points in my class). Take advantage of this extension by having an earnest, SOLID first draft to review in class tomorrow.
-Mr. B.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The Lady or the Tiger: Body Paragraphs
First: Please do self-check of your intro:
1. You have a hook (an exciting opening statement that introduces the topic of your paper WITHOUT mentioning the story)
2. You introduce the story and provide the necessary context for your thesis. Ask yourself: Do these details help lead up to my thesis?
3. You include a thesis with a main opinion and TWO reasons to support.
Body paragraphs: These will focus on your reasons. Body paragraph #1 will include reason #1, Body paragraph #2 will be on reason #2. Makes sense, right?
Inserting Counter Claims Activity.
1. Share your first topic sentence (your first reason)
2. Have someone take the opposite opinion.
3. Jot it down as a possible counter claim.
4. Find another person to disagree with you.
HW: Please write at least ONE body paragraph. It would be wise to write both.
1. You have a hook (an exciting opening statement that introduces the topic of your paper WITHOUT mentioning the story)
2. You introduce the story and provide the necessary context for your thesis. Ask yourself: Do these details help lead up to my thesis?
3. You include a thesis with a main opinion and TWO reasons to support.
Body paragraphs: These will focus on your reasons. Body paragraph #1 will include reason #1, Body paragraph #2 will be on reason #2. Makes sense, right?
Inserting Counter Claims Activity.
1. Share your first topic sentence (your first reason)
2. Have someone take the opposite opinion.
3. Jot it down as a possible counter claim.
4. Find another person to disagree with you.
HW: Please write at least ONE body paragraph. It would be wise to write both.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Vocab with analogies
per·ceive
pərˈsēv/
verb
- 1.become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand."his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth"
synonyms: discern, recognize, become aware of, see, distinguish, realize, grasp,understand, take in, make out, find, identify, hit on, comprehend,apprehend, appreciate, sense, divine; More
- 2.interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as."if Guy does not perceive himself as disabled, nobody else should"
sfer·vent
ˈfərvənt/adjective- having or displaying a passionate intensity."a fervent disciple of tax reform"
synonyms: impassioned, passionate, intense, vehement, ardent, sincere, fervid,heartfelt; More
- archaichot, burning, or glowing.
in·cor·rupt·i·ble
ˌinkəˈrəptəb(ə)l/adjective- 1.not susceptible to corruption, especially by bribery.
synonyms: honest, honorable, trustworthy, principled, high-principled, unbribable,moral, ethical, good, virtuous
"an incorruptible man" - 2.not subject to death or decay; everlasting.
INTRO PARAGRAPH:-Include an exciting HOOK sentence that introduces the subject matter of your essay.- Include necessary background info about the story-Write your thesis statement
HW: Please write your Introduction paragraph. This is due tomorrow.regard, look on, view, consider, think of, judge, deem, adjudge
"she was perceived as too negative"
Monday, November 17, 2014
Counter-argument
What is something you feel strongly about, something you have a clear-cut opinion on?
Identify an opposing claim to that opinion.
example: At the beginning of the hockey season, I felt that the Sabres, despite how bad they were last season, were going to contend for a playoff spot. Because the youth on the team had a chance to mature, they signed some quality veterans, and they got the second overall pick, I had confidence that they would win at least 30 games. Many people, however, thought that Sabres would still be bottom-dwellers because how inexperience they were and the fact that the upcoming draft is supposed to be the the strongest in years, leading many to believe they would "tank" (lose on purpose).
Counter-claims: A viewpoint that opposes your own.
Video
On ONE sheet of lined paper, please log 5 words from EACH of your lists (making for a list of 15-20 words TOTAL). For the ones you are "sort of familiar with," guess the meaning. Make sure the list is combination of "sort of familiar" and "unfamiliar words".
Identify an opposing claim to that opinion.
example: At the beginning of the hockey season, I felt that the Sabres, despite how bad they were last season, were going to contend for a playoff spot. Because the youth on the team had a chance to mature, they signed some quality veterans, and they got the second overall pick, I had confidence that they would win at least 30 games. Many people, however, thought that Sabres would still be bottom-dwellers because how inexperience they were and the fact that the upcoming draft is supposed to be the the strongest in years, leading many to believe they would "tank" (lose on purpose).
Counter-claims: A viewpoint that opposes your own.
Video
On ONE sheet of lined paper, please log 5 words from EACH of your lists (making for a list of 15-20 words TOTAL). For the ones you are "sort of familiar with," guess the meaning. Make sure the list is combination of "sort of familiar" and "unfamiliar words".
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Free Style Friday
Be sure to bring your free-choice reading book to class tomorrow.
You will begin the PLANNING process of your essay.
As of right now, the essay is due NEXT Friday. Your behavior for the substitute will dictate whether that stays or slides to an earlier date.
You will begin the PLANNING process of your essay.
As of right now, the essay is due NEXT Friday. Your behavior for the substitute will dictate whether that stays or slides to an earlier date.
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