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Welcome to CAHSEE BOOTCAMP
Week 6
Do Now Define and give an example of each term
1. Personification
2. Onomatopoeia
3. Repetition
Agenda 3/8/2014Do Now- (5 Minutes)Activity #1- Corner (10 Minutes)Activity #2- Review Packet (15
Minutes)Writing Applications (10 minutes-
Notes)Activity #3- Biographical Essay (35
minutes)
Activity #1(10 mins) In pairs, students will read the Corner Underline the figurative language, place a
letter by the FLS- SimileM-MetaphorP- PersonificationO- Onomatopoeia
Answer the question on the back page
Prepare to share with the class
Activity #2 (15 mins) Students will individually complete a
review packet on pages 7-11
After completing the packet, students should share their responses with a partner
Plan on sharing with the class
Writing ApplicationsYou will be expected to
complete one essay:BiographicalResponse to LiteratureExpositoryPersuasiveBusiness Letter
Biographical EssaysWriting about a real person who is
important to youWhy this person is important to youWhy you feel about this person the way
you doGood Place to start is with a CHART!
You should remember this from Ms. Reynoso’s class
Example of ChartTrait Story
Intelligent
Story about middle school, photographic memory, read the dictionary in it’s entirety (twice).
Loving Would do anything for us. Story of when they bailed you out of a tough situation.
Funny Great story teller, told funny jokes, liked to play games and prank people
Should Include Why the person is important and give
examples Be specific Include sensory details: sights, sounds,
and smells Try to make the reader see the person.
What does she/he look like? What does he do?
Response To Literature Must be able to identify the main idea and what
the author is saying. Must be able support ideas with the text evidence
(quotes and examples) . Be aware of author’s stylistic devices (figurative
language) Identify and write about perceived ambiguities
( did the author make you question something).
Exposition Type of writing that explains, gives information,
or clarifies an idea. Most common form of writing Deals with real people, things, events, and
places.
Exposition… Should do:
Gather evidence in support of your subject
Use primary sources (first-hand) sources and secondary sources (newspapers) accurately
Be able to use visual aids- charts, maps, graphs, technology
Be aware f your audience Use subject specific terms accurately
Persuasive Essays You are trying to convince the reader Involve a hook Opinion based Make sure your opinions are clear and
understandable Include arguments of those who
disagree with you- explain why your arguments are stronger
Business Letters Purpose can be to inform, suggest,
complain argue, persuade, or to command
Begin with a salutation (Dear, To Whom it..)
Know your audience Choose words wisely Provide signature at the end of the letter
Activity 3Students will work individually on a Biographical Essay
Write in your journals
Steps to GREAT essay writing:
1) Read Prompt2) Brainstorm/ Outline3) Write 4) Re-read and Edit
PromptReadUnderlineMark-up Circle important information
Biographical EssayPrompt
There have been many different experiences and events that have shaped you. Choose three events from your past that have changed or influenced who you are and write about the event’s details. Show how these events were important to making your life different(siblings birth, moving, accidents, deaths, friends)
Brainstorm/ Outline Thinking Map Examples
Exit Slip Show progress on Biographical Essay. Tracker- write N/A for this week.
Time to Switch (1 minute stretch break before we start the next subject)
Reminders: (1 min)Sign-out (computer tracker) Last Bootcamp Sessions NEXT WEEK!!!!
6 school days till the CAHSEE!
Study over your notes nightly Room must be left spotless (no trash, I will check your desk before dismissal)
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