Tuesday- Tonight you will be writing an acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination as you were addressing an audience at the Democratic National Convention. Remember the following points from today's lesson.
R—Role of the writer (Who or what are you?)
A—Audience for the writer (To whom or what are you writing?)
F—Format of the writing (What form will your writing assume?)
T—Topic + a strong verb (What are you writing about?)
Putting a RAFT together—1. Establish your topic by considering what important ideas or information you want students to show that they can process through their writing.
2. Determine the role of the writer and the audience for whom the writing is intended.
3. Determine the format that will best allow the writer to communicate the information (letter, speech, advice column, diary, script, news article, speech, travel brochure, thank you note, editorial, instructions, book review, obituary etc.).
4. Determine the structure/form of the writing by adding a strong verb to the topic (persuade, explain, sequence, compare and contrast, describe, etc.).
Monday, April 14, 2008
Homework for Monday, April 14, 2008
Monday - Upon your involvement at the workshops on Friday, you are to write an essay on what important messages were conveyed to you? How has it changed your outlook on things? What will you do differently now? Why is it important for young men and women to meet and discuss issues about challenges that they might have in life? What did you learn that you didn't know previously?
For the students that were not in attendance on Friday for the Boys2RealMen Conference or the Women's conference, you are to write an essay about the importance of assembling with men/women to discuss issues and challenges that you may face in life.
All essays should be posted on your blog by 10:00 p.m.
For the students that were not in attendance on Friday for the Boys2RealMen Conference or the Women's conference, you are to write an essay about the importance of assembling with men/women to discuss issues and challenges that you may face in life.
All essays should be posted on your blog by 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Homework for Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Wednesday - Tonight we will continue with the writing after analyzing a story. Students will write a QUAD on the current status of Barack Obama's campaign after watching the evening news.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Homework for Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Tuesday - Tonight's homework will require you to what and analyze the top story on one of the news program. You are to utilize the QUAD (Questions, Answers and Details) format that was taught in class today. This is a written assignment and requires a minimum of 3-5 questions. You will also have to be capable of explaining your story to others. Journal check will be done on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Homework for Monday, April 7, 2008
Monday - As a follow up to today's lesson on writing a business letter, you will write a letter to Donald Trump. You are to express within your letter why you would be the best candidate or being on the Student "Apprentice", if there was one. You have to be convincing in your letter. Utilize your notes from class and post within your blog by 10:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2008
English Basics Worksheet
English Basics Complete the following activities
Analogies
Complete each analogy by writing the best word in the blank. Use a dictionary to look up words you don't know.
1. Hinder is to impede as excuse is to _______________.
blame
pardon
delay
block
2. Noun is to adjective as verb is to _______________.
action
being
plural
adverb
3. Exit is to out as _______________ is to in.
door
house
enter
extra
4. Drink is to _______________ as eat is to solid.
gas
liquid
milk
food
5. Mercury is to first as Mars is to _______________.
second
third
fourth
fifth
6. Labyrinth is to maze as medicine is to _______________.
drug
doctor
pharmacy
sickness
7. Hurricane is to meteorologist as star is to _______________.
geologist
entomologist
biologist
astronomer
Irregular Plural Nouns
Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form. If the noun ends with an s, ch, sh, or x, an es is added to make the noun plural. Plural nouns that are not made plural in this way are irregular plural nouns.
There are two or more plural nouns in each sentence. Only one of them is an irregular plural noun. Underline the irregular plural noun in each sentence and write the singular form. The first sentence has been done for you.
1. Vincent helped the women choose their costumes. woman2. The hunters never noticed the two deer by the apple trees.3. Are the geese chasing the other farm animals?4. Do turtles have teeth?5. The children told their parents about the matches.6. You should place the knives and spoons to the left of the plates.7. The children stood on boxes to see the parade.8. We took pictures of the oxen as they pulled the wagons.9. Sandy knew that many mice were living in the walls of the old houses.10. Please keep your hands and feet inside the car.11. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men ate scrambled eggs.
Regular and Irregular Verbs
To make the past tense or past participle form of most verbs (regular verbs) we simply add “ed” at the end.
Examples using the verb “walk”:
Past Tense: I walked through the maze.
Past Participle: I have walked through the maze.
(The past participle form is used in the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses. The above example is written in the present perfect tense.)
Irregular verbs are not that simple. We sometimes need a dictionary to help us write the different forms of irregular verbs.
Examples using the verb “see”:
Past Tense: We saw the secret maps.
Past Participle: We have seen the secret maps.
Look up the word “see” in the dictionary. Notice that the different forms of the word are given. Look up “walk.” Notice that the dictionary doesn’t bother to give the different forms of regular verbs.
Change the verb that comes after each sentence to its past tense form and write it in the blank. You may refer to a dictionary. The first sentence has been completed for you.
1. I did all my homework in study hall. do
2. She ____________ of a better way to do it. think
3. Sam ____________ us to lock the doors. remind
4. They ____________ their names on the list. put
5. Who ____________ my new shoes? borrow
6. We never ____________ his real name. know
Change the verb that comes after each sentence to its past participle form and write it in the blank. You may refer to a dictionary. The first sentence has been completed for you.
1. I have never driven such a wonderful car! drive
2. Frank had ____________ the whole pizza before we arrived. eat
3. They’ve ____________ and trusted her for years. know
4. Osgood has always ____________ others for his mistakes. blame
5. The candidates have ____________ their opinions on our site. write
6. He’s ____________ his favorite song for the ceremony. pick
Analogies
Complete each analogy by writing the best word in the blank. Use a dictionary to look up words you don't know.
1. Hinder is to impede as excuse is to _______________.
blame
pardon
delay
block
2. Noun is to adjective as verb is to _______________.
action
being
plural
adverb
3. Exit is to out as _______________ is to in.
door
house
enter
extra
4. Drink is to _______________ as eat is to solid.
gas
liquid
milk
food
5. Mercury is to first as Mars is to _______________.
second
third
fourth
fifth
6. Labyrinth is to maze as medicine is to _______________.
drug
doctor
pharmacy
sickness
7. Hurricane is to meteorologist as star is to _______________.
geologist
entomologist
biologist
astronomer
Irregular Plural Nouns
Most nouns in English are made into plural nouns by adding an s to the singular form. If the noun ends with an s, ch, sh, or x, an es is added to make the noun plural. Plural nouns that are not made plural in this way are irregular plural nouns.
There are two or more plural nouns in each sentence. Only one of them is an irregular plural noun. Underline the irregular plural noun in each sentence and write the singular form. The first sentence has been done for you.
1. Vincent helped the women choose their costumes. woman2. The hunters never noticed the two deer by the apple trees.3. Are the geese chasing the other farm animals?4. Do turtles have teeth?5. The children told their parents about the matches.6. You should place the knives and spoons to the left of the plates.7. The children stood on boxes to see the parade.8. We took pictures of the oxen as they pulled the wagons.9. Sandy knew that many mice were living in the walls of the old houses.10. Please keep your hands and feet inside the car.11. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men ate scrambled eggs.
Regular and Irregular Verbs
To make the past tense or past participle form of most verbs (regular verbs) we simply add “ed” at the end.
Examples using the verb “walk”:
Past Tense: I walked through the maze.
Past Participle: I have walked through the maze.
(The past participle form is used in the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses. The above example is written in the present perfect tense.)
Irregular verbs are not that simple. We sometimes need a dictionary to help us write the different forms of irregular verbs.
Examples using the verb “see”:
Past Tense: We saw the secret maps.
Past Participle: We have seen the secret maps.
Look up the word “see” in the dictionary. Notice that the different forms of the word are given. Look up “walk.” Notice that the dictionary doesn’t bother to give the different forms of regular verbs.
Change the verb that comes after each sentence to its past tense form and write it in the blank. You may refer to a dictionary. The first sentence has been completed for you.
1. I did all my homework in study hall. do
2. She ____________ of a better way to do it. think
3. Sam ____________ us to lock the doors. remind
4. They ____________ their names on the list. put
5. Who ____________ my new shoes? borrow
6. We never ____________ his real name. know
Change the verb that comes after each sentence to its past participle form and write it in the blank. You may refer to a dictionary. The first sentence has been completed for you.
1. I have never driven such a wonderful car! drive
2. Frank had ____________ the whole pizza before we arrived. eat
3. They’ve ____________ and trusted her for years. know
4. Osgood has always ____________ others for his mistakes. blame
5. The candidates have ____________ their opinions on our site. write
6. He’s ____________ his favorite song for the ceremony. pick
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Homework for Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Wednesday - After viewing the 1961 version of "A Raisin In the Sun" as opposed to the 2008 version carefully analyze the film for its' literary and historical relevance. "A Raisin In the Sun" is an excellent choice for literature, drama, history, and film classes. There is plenty of action, salty dialogue, and a cast of dynamic characters to captivate even the most "video-ed out" teenager. Rebellion against parents and frustration with a lifestyle that brings little gratification are conditions most young people endure. However, beneath the cynical veneer of the adolescent beats the heart of an idealist who wants to believe in dreams that do come true. Through Hansberry's careful craftsmanship, the universal themes of the importance of dreams and the frustration of dreams deferred, the strength of family, the importance of not selling out, the problems of conflicting expectations, the belief that love and trust will win over deceit and selfishness, and the dangers of prejudice and stereotyping are as powerful today as they were nearly four decades ago when she wrote the play. Today's students, often from fractured families, need as much exposure as possible to values taught within a traditional family unit, and Raisin delivers without preaching.
Another reason for using Raisin is its historical value. The play is a provocative reflection of racial attitudes of the 1950s and of today. Prejudice assumes many forms, and Hansberry's characters and the screenplay's visuals bring this theme to life in a way no textbook could.
After viewing this play and seeing the versions of the play, write an essay about one of the underlying themes of the play and how it is still relevant in 2008? This is a written assignment and will be collected in class on Thursday, April 3, 2008.
Another reason for using Raisin is its historical value. The play is a provocative reflection of racial attitudes of the 1950s and of today. Prejudice assumes many forms, and Hansberry's characters and the screenplay's visuals bring this theme to life in a way no textbook could.
After viewing this play and seeing the versions of the play, write an essay about one of the underlying themes of the play and how it is still relevant in 2008? This is a written assignment and will be collected in class on Thursday, April 3, 2008.
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