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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Intros and Conclusions

Grammar Recap


H/W Grammar
You have a song that contains 8 lines (at least 4 most be correlative conjunctions)

H/W Writing
Your introductions will be graded on Thursday. They must be finished by then. They will be graded by this criteria
  • Hook that is not too long
  • Hook connects to claim
  • Counterargument is clear and effectively integrated
  • Claim is clear and arguable
  • At least two different supporting ideas mentioned
  • Word choice effective without too many pronouns
  • Transition word/phrase used if appropriate
  • You did something different/unique (optional)

Drop your introductions in here BEFORE Thursday's class

Monday, November 17, 2014

Essay Checklist

Recap: After today's session in the library - you will have a list of books to read between now and through the holiday. The list should be almost finished by middle of January!

H/W 1) READ 20-30mins
         2) See below

By the end of class Wednesday - you will have done all your corrections to your research based paper:

H/W - All classes. Look at your own writing so far. Based on the suggestions below - Prioritize! - Name two or three writing goals for tomorrow's  and Wednesday's class.  You JUST need to come to class with TWO goals to work on. Write these goals at the top of your research based essay in blue
  • Can you name the type of opening used to begin your essay? If not - this is a goal
  • Does you thesis hint at your counter argument + mention your supporting ideas?
  • Have you written a claim/thesis that is specific and nuanced?
  • Do you mention your thesis/claim at the start (normally) of each supporting paragraph?
  • Command F  - Find the 'you' in your piece.  Do you need to work on being specific?
  • How many principles of authority do you have? Do you need to add more?
  • Do you need to add transitional phrases?
  • Do you have a sophisticated counterargument that accepts then rejects the alternative viewpoint?
  • Do you have a conclusion that restates your best evidence, prognosticates, and calls to action?
  • How many quotes? Do you need to add more?
  • Can you name at least 6  persuasive craft moves you have used?
  • How many different reasons to support your claim do you have?
  • Can you find at least 2 warrants in your writing?
  • Can you find large chunks of text that show where you interpreted your quotes?
  • Have you mentioned (paraphrased your claim) at the start of each supporting paragraph
  • Do you have an effective title that contains a pun
    e.g. To Meat or not to Meat      Nice to Meat You or  Meat the Devil 
Based on the list above - come to class tomorrow with TWO possible goals to work on

Below are some slides that show examples of the targets in red. 

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Summative: Research Based Essay


Research Essay Planning Steps File




By the END of class Friday: (no H/W unless you want to get started early on this - you should have plenty of time to finish this in class)
You must turn drop your a doc. with your Research Based Essay into the file below

C/D Research Based Essay 1
G/H Research Based Essay 1

Make sure you have SHARED the file with me and given me editing rights. Grades will be instantly 1 if I cannot access your file.

Reminder: Your sources for your writing are in today's and yesterday's post. 

Consolidation Day

Guidelines


Station 1

Station 2: 
Healthy Eating

A Guide to Eating for Sports - kidshealth.org


Soy Foods and Health - kidshealth.org


Vegan Food Guide - kidshealth.org


Becoming a Vegetarian - kidshealth.org


Competitive Sport


Station 4 Nuanced Claim
Use this link to help you build a claim: Thesis Generator


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Quote Sandwiches and Warrants

Recap from today's lesson:

Example from today's class
Excellent work today E.F class. You really did VERY well with your quote sandwiches


No new H/W - Just read!
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