English 9A: Period 3 (John H. Francis Polytechnic Senior High School) //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Class Name: English 9A: Period 3 Instructor(s): Kirk Jeppson en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 12/19/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem501177 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Appositives #2
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Peer Edit
Writing Workshop [Persuasive Writing 2.4]
-Final Essay Due
No Homework

Note: The final essay is worth 500 points. If you do not turn it in, you will fail.
]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:14:32 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/18/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem498575 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-17-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Practice #26
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #37
-Grammar Final
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-Spaying/Neutering Pro: The Evidence
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Body #3

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Body #3

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Use your Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write your paragraph.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:31:44 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/17/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem496819 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-14-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Test #5
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #36
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-Essay Structure Questions
Reading Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-Spaying/Neutering Pro: The Evidence
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Body #2

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Body #2

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Use your Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write your paragraph.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:55:49 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/14/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem495338 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-13-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Practice #25 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #35
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Addressing Reader's Concerns W: 2.4]
-Counterclaims
Reading Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Spaying/Neutering Pro: The Argument
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Body #1

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Body #1

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Use your Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write your paragraph.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:17:19 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/13/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem493767 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-12-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Practice #24
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #34
-Test #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Topic Sentences: Tree Map
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #1 REDO)
Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #1 REDO)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Fill out a bubble map for the following prompt and fill out the paragraph structure outline.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.


]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:53:44 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/12/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem491847 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-11-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Practice #23
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #33
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Topic Sentences: Tree Map
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #3)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #3)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Fill out a bubble map for the following prompt and fill out the paragraph structure outline.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:17:27 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/11/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem489746 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-10-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Practice #22
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #32
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Bubble Maps
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Final Essay Structure
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #2)


Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #2)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Fill out a bubble map for the following prompt and fill out the paragraph structure outline.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.


]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:06:46 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/10/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem488490 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-07-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Practice #21
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Level 6: Subject/Verb #31
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Peer Edit
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Final Essay Structure
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #1)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Body Paragraph #1)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Fill out a bubble map for the following prompt and fill out the paragraph structure outline.

Prompt: Is television a positive or negative influence on people?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:32:46 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/07/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem486193 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-06-07
Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Argument R: 2.8]
-Test #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #30
-Test #7
Review Homework [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Peer Edit
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Final Essay Topics
Homework: Persuasive Intro Final Essay

Assignment: Persuasive Introduction (Final Essay)

Standard: Thesis Statement Writing 1.1

Directions: Write an introduction to the following prompt.

Prompt: (Yet to be determined)

You introduction should contain:
1) A general introduction to the social issue without revealing which side you are on.
2) An Anecdote
3) A Three-Part Thesis Statement

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:19:44 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/06/2007]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem484533 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66719/assignments/ Agenda: 12-5-07
Persuasive Techniques Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #29
Writing Workshop [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-The Essay
District Periodic Assessment Practice [Various Standards]
-Part #3 The Essay
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Legal Age of Adulthood)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Legal Age of Adulthood)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Use your Persuasive Paragraph Outline and write your paragraph.

Prompt: At what age should children become adults?

Remember persuasive writing is writing to convince the reader that your perspective on the issue is the best one.

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