Honors English 9A Period 4 Assignments

Agenda: 10-23-07

Latin Morphemes [Word Origin R: 1.3]

-Test #5

Final Essay Due

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]

-Immigration Pro: The Argument/The Evidence

Homework: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Pro) & Highlight Text

Homework Packets Due

Assignment: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Pro) & Highlight Text

Standard: Supporting Evidence Writing 1.4

Directions: Complete the chart below for the evidence you found in the text. Highlight the evidence either strong or weak for the ten pieces of evidence found in class.

Agenda: 10-24-07

Agendas Due

The Quest For The Golden Fleece [Various Standards]

-Review/Score Myth Test

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]

-Immigration Test

Immigration Packets Due

Everything Due

 

This is the last class for the mester. 

Agenda: 10-22-07

Latin Morphemes [Word Origin R: 1.3]

-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit Final Essay

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]

-Immigration Con: The Argument/The Evidence

Homework: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Con) & Highlight Text

Homework Packets Due Tomorrow

Agendas Due

Final Essay Due

Assignment: Evaluation Chart (Immigration Con) & Highlight Text

Standard: Supporting Evidence Writing 1.4

Directions: Complete the chart below for the evidence you found in the text. Highlight the evidence either strong or weak for the ten pieces of evidence found in class.

Agenda: 10-18-07

Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]

-Test #1

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]

-Military Recruiting Pro: Rubric

-Military Recruiting Test

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow

-Test

Homework: Final Essay (Influence of TV)

Assignment: Final Essay (Influence Of TV)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Complete your essay.

Note: see homeworks below for any additional information/resources needed.

Agenda: 10-18-07

Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]

-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Crediblity R: 2.8]

-Military Recruiting Pro: Final Evaluation Test Tomorrow

-Rubric

Homework: Persuasive Body Paragraph #1

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Influence Of TV)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 10-17-07

Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]

-Practice #4

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals Test #2

Review Homework [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Three-Part Thesis Statements

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

Homework: Introduction (Influence Of TV)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Influence Of TV)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

 

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Does television have a positive or negative influence on people?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

First part of introduction: Introduce the argument without taking sides

Second part of the introduction: Anecdote or Scenario

Last part of the introduction: Three-Part Thesis Statement

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Agenda: 10-16-07

Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]

-Practice #3

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #11 Test Tomorrow

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

Homework: Essay Structure (Influence of Television)

Assignment: Essay Structure (Influence of Television)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

 

Directions: Complete the worksheet

Agenda: 10-15-07

Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]

-Practice #2

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #10

Latin Morphemes [Word Origin R: 1.3]

-Test #4

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Evaluating Author's Argument R: 2.8]

-Military Recruiting Pro: Evaluating The Evidence

Homework: Research Media & Violence/Latin Roots 41-50

Assignment #1: Research Media & Violence

Standard: Research W: 1.5

 

Directions: Find two articles either on one side of the debate about whether or not media influences humans to be more violent.

Assignment #2: Latin Morphemes 41-50

 

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

 

Directions: Test will be Friday. You must know how to find, spell and the meanings of all the roots in the reference sheet.

Agenda: 10-12-07

Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]

-Reference Chart/Practice #1

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #9

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Military Recruiting Pro: The Evidence

Homework: Latin Roots Practice #4

Latin Roots Test Monday

Assignment: Latin Morphemes Practice #4

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

Directions: Complete the practice by underlining the word that contains the root, write down the root (spell it correctly), write the meaning of the root and make write down the affix.

Agenda: 10-11-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Test #5

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #8

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Military Recruiting Pro: The Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (School Dances)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (School Dances)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Should students be allowed to dance at Homecoming?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 10-10-07

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #7

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Military Recruiting Pro: The Argument

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Abortion)

Assignment: Persuasive Conclusion (Abortion)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a conclusion that consists of the following elements:

1) Summarize your argument with a confident tone and loaded language

2) Either/Or (while providing your solution to the argument)

3) Call To Action (you can use "we" "us" "our" "you")

Prompt: Should women be allowed to have abortions?

Agenda: 10-09-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #25 Test Tomorrow

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #7

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Golden Fleece: Cornell Notes

-Correct Persues Test

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Online Schools)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Online Schools)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Argue for or against online high schools.

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 10-08-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #24

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #6

Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]

-Test #3

District Periodic Assessment [Various Standards]

-Persuasive Essay Test

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

Homework: Introduction (Junk Food)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Junk Food)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

 

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Should schools sell junk food on campus?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

First part of introduction: Introduce the argument without taking sides

Second part of the introduction: Anecdote or Scenario

Last part of the introduction: Three-Part Thesis Statement

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Agenda: 10-04-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #23

Latin Roots Test Monday

District Periodic Assessment [Various Standards]

-Persuasive Essay Test

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

Homework: Latin Morphemes Practice #3

Assignment: Latin Morphemes Practice #3

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

Directions: Complete the practice by underlining the word that contains the root, write down the root (spell it correctly), write the meaning of the root and make an attempt at what the word means.

Agenda: 10-04-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #22

District Periodic Assessment [Various Standards]

-Multiple Choice Test Persuasion

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

Homework: 10 Persuasive Techniques

Assignment: 10 Persuasive Techniques

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Create your own examples of 10 of the persuasive techniques for the following topic:

 

The issue has arisen lately that students dance inappropriately at school dances and now some schools are not having dances at Homecoming and Prom. Write persuasive techniques for both sides of the argument.

Agenda: 10-03-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #21

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals Test #1

District Periodic Assessment [Various Standards]

-Multiple Choice: Teacher Model

-Group Work

Homework: Persuasive Conclusion (Graffiti)

Assignment: Persuasive Conclusion (Graffiti)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a conclusion that consists of the following elements:

1) Summarize your argument with a confident tone and loaded language

2) Either/Or (while providing your solution to the argument)

3) Call To Action (you can use "we" "us" "our" "you")

Prompt: Should graffiti be illegal?

Agenda: 10-02-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Test #4

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #5 Test Tomorrow

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Perseus: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow

-Perseus Test

Homework: Persuasive Conclusion (Gun Ownership)

Assignment: Persuasive Conclusion (Gun Ownership)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a conclusion that consists of the following elements:

1) Summarize your argument with a confident tone and loaded language

2) Either/Or (while providing your solution to the argument)

3) Call To Action (you can use "we" "us" "our" "you")

Prompt: Should people be allowed to own guns?

Agenda: 10-01-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #20 Test Tomorrow

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #4

Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]

-Test #2

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Perseus: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Military Recruiting Con: Evaluating The Evidence

-Final Evaluation: Rubric

-Persuasive Conclusions

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Graffiti)

Assignment: Persuasive Critique

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: After going through the multiple reading process for persuasive text, come to a final conclusion about whether or not the text is persuasive.

You are not taking a position on the social issue but arguing whether or not the text is persuasive.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-28-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #19

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #3

Review Homework [Revision W: 1.9]

-Peer Edit

Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]

-Test #2

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Perseus: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Military Recruiting Con: Evaluating The Evidence

-Final Evaluation: Rubric

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Graffiti)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Graffiti)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Argue for or against graffiti.

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-27-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #18

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #2

Review Homework [Revision W: 1.9]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Perseus: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Military Recruiting Con: The Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Introduction (Graffiti)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Graffiti)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

 

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Argue for or against graffiti.

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

First part of introduction: Introduce the argument without taking sides

Second part of the introduction: Anecdote or Scenario

Last part of the introduction: Three-Part Thesis Statement

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Agenda: 9-26-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #17

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Verbals #1

Review Homework [Revision W: 1.9]

-Peer Edit

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Military Recruiting Con: The Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Introduction (Assigning Homework)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Assigning Homework)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

 

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Should teachers assign homework?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

First part of introduction: Introduce the argument without taking sides

Second part of the introduction: Anecdote or Scenario

Last part of the introduction: Three-Part Thesis Statement

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Agenda: 9-25-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #16

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Appositives #6

-Test #1

Review Homework [Revision W: 1.9]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Perseus: Cornell Notes

-Review Mythology Test

Homework: Persuasive Introduction (Dangerous Dog Breeds)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Dangerous Dog Breeds)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

 

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Should people be allowed to own certain dangerous dog breeds?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

 

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Agenda: 9-24-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Test #3

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Appositives #5 Test Tomorrow

Review Homework [Revision W: 1.9]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes

-Hercules Test

Homework: Persuasive Introduction (School Start Time)

Assignment #1: Persuasive Introduction (School Start Time)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Should school start later or early?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

 

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Assignment #2: Latin Morphemes 11-20

 

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

 

Directions: Test will be Friday. You must know how to find, spell and the meanings of all the roots in the reference sheet.

Agenda: 9-21-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #15 Test Monday

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Level 7: Appositives #4

Review Homework [Word Origins R: 1.3]

-Latin Roots Practice

-Latin Roots Test #1

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes Test Monday

Reading Workshop [Author's Argument R: 2.8]

-Military Recruiting Con: The Argument

Writing Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Essay Introductions

Homework: Persuasive Introduction (Random Searches)

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Random Searches)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction for the following prompt.

Should schools be allowed to do random searches?

The introduction should have either an anecdote or scenario and a three-part thesis statement.

 

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Agenda: 9-20-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #14

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Level 7: Appositives #3

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Military Recruiting Con: The Argument

Homework: Latin Roots Practice #1/Latin Roots 10X

Latin Roots Test Tomorrow

Assignment #1: Latin Roots Practice #1

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

Directions:Complete the worksheet by underlining the word that contains the root, writing out the root, writing down the meaning of the root and making an attempt at what the word means (if it contains other roots).

Assignment #2: Latin Morphemes 10X (1-10)

 

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

 

Directions: Write the root word and the meaning 10X

port: to carry

port: to carry

port: to carry

port: to carry

" "

Agenda: 9-19-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #13

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Level 7: Appositives #2

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Argument R: 2.8]

-Spaying/Neutering Pro: Final Evaluation

Homework: Persuasive Critique

Assignment: Persuasive Critique

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: After going through the multiple reading process for persuasive text, come to a final conclusion about whether or not the text is persuasive.

 

You are not taking a position on the social issue but arguing whether or not the text is persuasive.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-18-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #12

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Level 7: Appositives #1

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Argument R: 2.8]

-Spaying/Neutering Pro: Evaluate Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Assigning Homework)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Assigning Homework)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Should teachers assign homework? Why or why not?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-17-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #11

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Midterm Test

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Evaluate Argument R: 2.8]

-Spaying/Neutering Pro: Evaluate Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Dangerous Dog Breeds)/Latin Morphemes 1-10

Assignment #1: Persuasive Paragraph (Dangerous Dog Breeds)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Should people be allowed to have certain breeds of dog that are considered dangerous by most people?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Assignment #2: Latin Morphemes 1-10

 

Standard: Word Origins R: 1.3

 

Directions: Test will be Friday. You must know how to find, spell and the meanings of all the roots in the reference sheet.

Agenda: 9-14-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Test #2

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #39 Midterm Test Monday

-Test #9

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Spaying/Neutering Pro: The Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Standardized Testing)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Standardized Testing)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

Are standardized tests important?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-13-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #10 Test Tomorrow

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #38 Test Tomorrow

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

-Review Myth Test

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: Hercules: Cornell Notes

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Negative Influence Of Music)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Negative Influence Of Music)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

 

Does popular music negatively influence teens?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-12-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #9

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #37

Review Homework

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes

-Mythology Test

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Legal Age of Adulthood)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Legal Age of Adulthood)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

 

What should be the legal age of adulthood in this country?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-11-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #8

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #36

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Spaying/Neutering Pro: The Evidence

Homework: 10 Persuasive Techniques

Assignment: 10 Persuasive Techniques

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Create your own examples of 10 of the persuasive techniques for the following topic:

School Lockers

Agenda: 9-10-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #7

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #35

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Spaying/Neutering Pro: The Argument

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Illegal Downloading)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Illegal Downloading)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write either a pro or con persuasive paragraph on the following prompt.

 

Should people be allowed to download music without paying for it?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

 

Agenda: 9-7-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #6

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #34

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Author's Argument R: 2.8]

-Spaying/Neutering Con: Final Evaluation

-Persuasive Essay Rubric

Homework: Persuasive Critique

Assignment: Persuasive Critique (Spaying/Neutering Con)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: After going through the reading process in class, I want you take a final stand on the Spaying/Neutering essay we have been reading. Argue that either the text is persuasive or not persuasive.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-6-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Test #1

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #34

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Author's Argument R: 2.8]

-Spaying/Neutering Con: Author's Intent

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Recycling)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Recycling)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write either a pro or con persuasive paragraph on recycling.

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-5-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #33

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Spaying/Neutering Con: Evaluating Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (School Uniforms)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Uniforms)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Respond to the following prompt:

Should schools have school uniforms?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 9-4-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #4

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #32

-Test #8

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Odyssey: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

-Spaying/Neutering Con: The Evidence

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (School Start Time)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (School Start Time)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Respond to the following prompt:

Should schools start earlier or later?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 8-29-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #3

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #31

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Odyssey: Cornell Notes

Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Spaying/Neutering Con: The Argument

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (After-School Jobs)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (After-School Jobs)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Respond to the following prompt:

Are after-school jobs for high school students a good idea?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 8-30-07

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Practice #2

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb #30

Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Peer Edit

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Adventures Of Odysseus: Cornell Notes

Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]

-Advocacy/Persuasion: Bubble Map

-Co-Constructed Chart

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Electronic Devices)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Electronic Devices)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Respond to the following prompt:

Should electronic devices be allowed on campus?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Agenda: 8-29-07

Classroom Expectations/Consequences

Persuasive Techniques [Credibility Of An Argument R: 2.8]

-Persuasive Techniques Reference Sheet

-Practice #1

Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]

-Subject/Verb Reference Sheet Level 6

-Subject/Verb #29

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Mythology: The Odyssey: Cornell Notes

Writing Workshop [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]

-Why I Should Be In Honors

-Persuasive Paragraph Outline

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph / Parent Letter

Assignment #1: Persuasive Paragraph

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Respond to the following prompt:

Why should you be in Honors English?

Remember persuasive writing is used to convince.

Fill out the Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write the paragraph.

Assignment #2: Parent Letter

Standard: Not Applicable

Directions: Read and sign the parent letter and have a parent or guardian read and sign the letter as well.