Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Homework for Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tuesday - Tonight students will work on revising and editing their three best compact essays and then they will post them on their blog. Postings are due by 10:00 p.m. tonight
Monday, April 28, 2008
Homework for Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday - Tonight the assignment is identify a list of poets and collect a short biography about the first three on your list. You also post a poem by one of the poets on their blog and an explanation of why they selected that poem as their favorite. Posting are due by 10:00 p.m. tonight.
Friday's examination will be an oral presentation of their poem. They are going to be graded using the presentation rubric which they all have in their notebooks.
Poetry Project due on Friday, May 9th, 2008.
· 10 poets (No two poets from the same genre; only one romantic poet; one Harlem Renaissance poet, etc. You must include poets from non English speaking countries)
· 3 poems per poet
· Bio/poetic information (Who is this person in poetry?)
· 4 sentences per poem:
1. Subject matter/topic
2. Figurative language
3. Imagery
4. Why did you like or dislike this poem?
NOTE: You cannot read a poet you have studied before;
· The following poets are NOT allowed: Shel Silverstein; Ogden Nash; Gelett Burgess; Ezra Pound
Poetry Explication:
· Introduction
· Choose a poet and a poem, include some biographical data on the poet
· Discuss the rhythm, rhyme scheme, meter; figurative language, imagery (use quotes from the poem to make your points. (This is certainly more than one paragraph)
· Discuss the meaning and symbolism of the poem
· Conclusion
Friday's examination will be an oral presentation of their poem. They are going to be graded using the presentation rubric which they all have in their notebooks.
Poetry Project due on Friday, May 9th, 2008.
· 10 poets (No two poets from the same genre; only one romantic poet; one Harlem Renaissance poet, etc. You must include poets from non English speaking countries)
· 3 poems per poet
· Bio/poetic information (Who is this person in poetry?)
· 4 sentences per poem:
1. Subject matter/topic
2. Figurative language
3. Imagery
4. Why did you like or dislike this poem?
NOTE: You cannot read a poet you have studied before;
· The following poets are NOT allowed: Shel Silverstein; Ogden Nash; Gelett Burgess; Ezra Pound
Poetry Explication:
· Introduction
· Choose a poet and a poem, include some biographical data on the poet
· Discuss the rhythm, rhyme scheme, meter; figurative language, imagery (use quotes from the poem to make your points. (This is certainly more than one paragraph)
· Discuss the meaning and symbolism of the poem
· Conclusion
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Homework for Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday - Utilizing the method you learned from the thinking and writing moves on page 134 of the Writer's Inc textbook, develop a chart to help you outline your research paper to go along with your project. You are to turn in your outline and it should include the following areas: Gather, Focus, Organize, Analyze, Imagine, Rethink and Assess.
You will also need to study your terms for you examination on Friday, April 25, 2008.
You will also need to study your terms for you examination on Friday, April 25, 2008.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Homework for Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Tuesday - Tonight pick a different topic and develop a second argumentative essay. Place on your blog by 10:00 p.m. tonight.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Homework for Moday, April 21, 2008
Monday - Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
The function of an argumentative essay is to show that your assertion (opinion, theory, hypothesis) about some phenomenon or phenomena is correct or more truthful than others'. The art of argumentation is not an easy skill to acquire. Many people might think that if one simply has an opinion, one can argue it successfully, and these folks are always surprised when others don't agree with them because their logic seems so correct. Argumentative writing is the act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true. It clearly explains the process of your reasoning from the known or assumed to the unknown. Without doing this you do not have an argument, you have only an assertion, an essay that is just your unsubstantiated opinion.
Notice that you do not have to completely prove your point; you only have to convince reasonable readers that your argument or position has merit; i.e., that it is somehow more accurate and complete than competing arguments.
Argumentative essays are often organized in the following manner:
They begin with a statement of your assertion, its timeliness, significance, and relevance in relation to some phenomenon.
They review critically the literature about that phenomenon.
They illustrate how your assertion is "better" (simpler or more explanatory) than others, including improved (i.e., more reliable or valid) methods that you used to accumulate the data (case) to be explained.
Finally revise and edit, and be sure to apply the critical process to your argument to be certain you have not committed any errors in reasoning or integrated any fallacies for which you would criticize some other writer.
Additionally, you will want to find out how your readers will object to your argument. Will they say that you have used imprecise concepts? Have you erred in collecting data? Your argument is only as strong as the objections to it. If you cannot refute or discount an objection, then you need to rethink and revise your position.
Tonight you are the write an argumentive essay on one of the following topics:
Constitutional Issues our rights under the Constitution
Gun Control
The Death Penalty
Social Concerns quality of life
Animal Rights
Gambling
Gay Marriages
Illegal Immigration
Education Issues our public schools
Testing to Improve Educational Standards
School Choice - charter schools & vouchers
Intercollegiate Athletics and Ethics
This is to be posted in your blog by 10:00 p.m. tonight.
Argumentative Essay
The function of an argumentative essay is to show that your assertion (opinion, theory, hypothesis) about some phenomenon or phenomena is correct or more truthful than others'. The art of argumentation is not an easy skill to acquire. Many people might think that if one simply has an opinion, one can argue it successfully, and these folks are always surprised when others don't agree with them because their logic seems so correct. Argumentative writing is the act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true. It clearly explains the process of your reasoning from the known or assumed to the unknown. Without doing this you do not have an argument, you have only an assertion, an essay that is just your unsubstantiated opinion.
Notice that you do not have to completely prove your point; you only have to convince reasonable readers that your argument or position has merit; i.e., that it is somehow more accurate and complete than competing arguments.
Argumentative essays are often organized in the following manner:
They begin with a statement of your assertion, its timeliness, significance, and relevance in relation to some phenomenon.
They review critically the literature about that phenomenon.
They illustrate how your assertion is "better" (simpler or more explanatory) than others, including improved (i.e., more reliable or valid) methods that you used to accumulate the data (case) to be explained.
Finally revise and edit, and be sure to apply the critical process to your argument to be certain you have not committed any errors in reasoning or integrated any fallacies for which you would criticize some other writer.
Additionally, you will want to find out how your readers will object to your argument. Will they say that you have used imprecise concepts? Have you erred in collecting data? Your argument is only as strong as the objections to it. If you cannot refute or discount an objection, then you need to rethink and revise your position.
Tonight you are the write an argumentive essay on one of the following topics:
Constitutional Issues our rights under the Constitution
Gun Control
The Death Penalty
Social Concerns quality of life
Animal Rights
Gambling
Gay Marriages
Illegal Immigration
Education Issues our public schools
Testing to Improve Educational Standards
School Choice - charter schools & vouchers
Intercollegiate Athletics and Ethics
This is to be posted in your blog by 10:00 p.m. tonight.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Homework for Thursday, April 17, 2008
Thursday - Using the RAFT format, write a personal letter to someone you want to reconnect with in your life.
Connection
Relating to experiences of characters in literature who have been affected in some way by a person, event, or experience
Purpose/Task
Reconnect with a person who is "lost" to you (through death, moving, or simply losing touch) while telling a story about a person, event, or experience (focus on only one) that has helped you develop into the person you are today.
Audience
A person you have lost touch with in some way (a childhood friend, family member, teacher, or other)
Type
Personal letter
Expressive communication involves exploring and sharing personal experiences and insights. The writer/speaker of expressive text addresses the reader/listener as a confidante, a friendly, though not necessarily personally known, audience who is interested in how thoughtful people respond to life. As authors, students write, speak and use media for expressive purposes; as readers and listeners, they learn to appreciate the experiences of others. Expressive communication is stressed in English I and reinforced in English II, III, and IV. Expressive communication can include personal responses, anecdotes, memoirs, autobiographies, diaries, friendly letters, and monologues.
Connection
Relating to experiences of characters in literature who have been affected in some way by a person, event, or experience
Purpose/Task
Reconnect with a person who is "lost" to you (through death, moving, or simply losing touch) while telling a story about a person, event, or experience (focus on only one) that has helped you develop into the person you are today.
Audience
A person you have lost touch with in some way (a childhood friend, family member, teacher, or other)
Type
Personal letter
Expressive communication involves exploring and sharing personal experiences and insights. The writer/speaker of expressive text addresses the reader/listener as a confidante, a friendly, though not necessarily personally known, audience who is interested in how thoughtful people respond to life. As authors, students write, speak and use media for expressive purposes; as readers and listeners, they learn to appreciate the experiences of others. Expressive communication is stressed in English I and reinforced in English II, III, and IV. Expressive communication can include personal responses, anecdotes, memoirs, autobiographies, diaries, friendly letters, and monologues.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Homework for Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday - After watching the debate tonight, you are to create a QUAD with 5 - 7 questions related to the issues and complete the answers and details. Oral presentations of your acceptance speeches begins on Thursday, April 17, 2008. Review your Presentation rubric for your presentation.
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