Analyzing Perspectives

H/W - Choose one source from your list of resources and take notes on it using a BHH note taking sheet. (Due Tue)

Resources for today

Video 2: Watch 3 minutes of this perspective

Complete the chart.

Video 3: Watch 3 minute of this video

Complete the chart.

VIdeo 4: Watch 1 minute of this (some sad scenes)

Argument Essay - TEXT SETS  - Choose your topic

Next Friday, you will have your parallel structure grammar assessment. You will need to do NORedINK practice to prepare for this.

Lesson Recap

Video Version: http://vimeo.com/110636257

Confirmation Bias

$1 Competition Winners - CONGRATULATIONS!

Lesson Recap: Being aware of how your l judgment is easily affected

Take time to really develop your reasoning

Membean Test tomorrow - Do you have your minutes?

Hey Students, 

I just learned about an annual SCHOLASTIC WRITING COMPETITION for American students. The deadline for submission is December 7, so we have to hurry. 

There are several categories including MEMOIR! Please consider revising and submitting your memoir.  If you'd like a critical friend, come to QUILL writing club on Thursdays (3:15-4:15 in M214, my room) and I can help you. 

Other Categories

Personal Essay & Memoir CATEGORY

Category Description

A non-fiction work based on opinion, experience, and/or emotion that explores a topic or event of importance to the author.

Special Instructions

Essays in which humor is the key element should be submitted to the humor category.

Click here to see examples of previous works in this category.

Limits

500–3,000 words.

Talk to me if you have any questions!

Quote Sandwich Introduction

Lesson Recap - Structuring your thinking using quote sandwiches

Bonus - 3 points for each quote sandwich in your $1 challenge piece

The tip for a successful quote sandwich is to 'dissect' the quote in depth

Reminder - $1 challenge writing due tomorrow!

Argument Craft - $1 Challenge Scoring Sheet (updated today!)