Monday, November 30, 2011

Monday, November 30, 2011

On the Left Side of your composition notebook, create an appositive sentence about President Barack Obama.

Quick Write #“Attempting to get the truth means rejecting stereotypes.”

- Harold Evans

On the Left Side of your composition notebook, create an appositive sentence about President Barack Obama.

Quick Write #“Attempting to get the truth means rejecting stereotypes.”

- Harold Evans

Expository TextsExpository Texts

Question #1Question #1

Should music that is gender and racially offensive be censored? Should music that is gender and racially offensive be censored?

Question #2Question #2

Do health reports cause individuals to be more conscientiously aware, or are they often ignored?

Do health reports cause individuals to be more conscientiously aware, or are they often ignored?

Question #3Question #3

Does America’s liberties cause other counties to seek political freedom?

Does America’s liberties cause other counties to seek political freedom?

Question #4Question #4

What does the NFL and the NBA lockout suggest about American values?

What does the NFL and the NBA lockout suggest about American values?

Question #5Question #5

What stereotypes are generally associated with high-end electronic devices?

What stereotypes are generally associated with high-end electronic devices?

Pyramid NotesPyramid Notes

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Quick Write #47“All stereotypes turn out to be

true.”- David Cronenberg

Christmas is in 24 days!

Quick Write #47“All stereotypes turn out to be

true.”- David Cronenberg

Christmas is in 24 days!

Reminders!Reminders!

• SAT Lesson 8, Tuesday, 12/6• Research Presentation Wednesday,

12/14• 1 topic• 3 sources• Video, ppt, poster board

All information is on website

• SAT Lesson 8, Tuesday, 12/6• Research Presentation Wednesday,

12/14• 1 topic• 3 sources• Video, ppt, poster board

All information is on website

Survey Says…Survey Says…

Complete the survey independently.Be completely honest!

Correction: Question #1For every suicide attempt completed, about how many suicide attempts are made?

Complete the survey independently.Be completely honest!

Correction: Question #1For every suicide attempt completed, about how many suicide attempts are made?

Teen Suicide StatisticsTeen Suicide Statistics

Ohio State University Medical Center

Ohio State University Medical Center

On a SERIOUS note! On a SERIOUS note!

If you are having suicidal thoughts, please see me, or the counselors.

We are here for you!

If you are having suicidal thoughts, please see me, or the counselors.

We are here for you!

Complex Inference Complex Inference

Inductive Reasoning: draw a conclusion then validate with support.

Conclusion is made from a limited amount of information

Inductive Reasoning: draw a conclusion then validate with support.

Conclusion is made from a limited amount of information

Complex Inference Complex Inference

Deductive Reasoning: Validate/support conclusion with evidence.

Conclusion is made from a specific events/situations

Deductive Reasoning: Validate/support conclusion with evidence.

Conclusion is made from a specific events/situations

“Dylan’s Fault”“Dylan’s Fault”

Is it really Dylan’s fault? Is it really Dylan’s fault?

Paired TextPaired Text

Teen Statistics Teen Statistics

• 1. Nonfiction• 2. Expository Text • 3. Purpose is to

inform

• 1. Nonfiction• 2. Expository Text • 3. Purpose is to

inform

“Dylan’s Fault”“Dylan’s Fault”

• 1. Fiction• 2. Narrative Text• 3. Purpose is to

entertain

• 1. Fiction• 2. Narrative Text• 3. Purpose is to

entertain

Teen Suicide StatisticTeen Suicide StatisticTeen Statistics Teen Statistics

• 1. Nonfiction• 2. Expository Text • 3. Purpose is to

inform

ALL ABOUT THE FACTS!!!!

• 1. Nonfiction• 2. Expository Text • 3. Purpose is to

inform

ALL ABOUT THE FACTS!!!!

Dylan’s FaultDylan’s Fault

“Dylan’s Fault”“Dylan’s Fault”

• 1. Fiction• 2. Narrative Text• 3. Purpose is to

entertain

Tells a story

• 1. Fiction• 2. Narrative Text• 3. Purpose is to

entertain

Tells a story

Friday, December 2, 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011

Quick Write #48FRRRREEEE WRITE FRIDAY!

GrammarComplete Wednesday thru Friday

Christmas is in 23 days!

Quick Write #48FRRRREEEE WRITE FRIDAY!

GrammarComplete Wednesday thru Friday

Christmas is in 23 days!

Thesis Statement Thesis Statement

• The author’s purpose for writing• One sentence that supports the

ENTIRE paper

• The author’s purpose for writing• One sentence that supports the

ENTIRE paper

Expository Expository

• Thesis Statement• Controlling Idea

• Thesis Statement• Controlling Idea

Narrative Narrative

• Theme• Central Idea

• Theme• Central Idea

Thesis Statement…Thesis Statement…

Teen Suicide Warning Signs

Locate the controlling idea in this article.

Teen Suicide Warning Signs

Locate the controlling idea in this article.

Supporting IdeasSupporting Ideas

What are three supporting ideas? What are three supporting ideas?

Developing…Developing…• 1 sentence that controls the entire

paper• 3 ideas about the thesis• 2-3 sentences from the research to

support the ideas.• 2-3 sentences explaining it in your

own words (commentary)

• 1 sentence that controls the entire paper

• 3 ideas about the thesis• 2-3 sentences from the research to

support the ideas.• 2-3 sentences explaining it in your

own words (commentary)

Monday, December 5, 2011

Monday, December 5, 2011Quick Write #49

“Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” John Q. Adams

GrammarComplete Monday 12/5

Christmas is in 20 days!

Quick Write #49“Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” John Q. Adams

GrammarComplete Monday 12/5

Christmas is in 20 days!

ReminderReminder

SAT Lesson #8 Homework and Quiz

TomorrowHomework- All 20 words

Quiz- I will select 10 of the 20

Each class must have 100% passing

SAT Lesson #8 Homework and Quiz

TomorrowHomework- All 20 words

Quiz- I will select 10 of the 20

Each class must have 100% passing

Essay Due Friday 12/9Essay Due Friday 12/9

• Typed suicide essay is due this Friday.

• 1 page typed (Friday)• Library Day: Essay or Research

Presentation

• Typed suicide essay is due this Friday.

• 1 page typed (Friday)• Library Day: Essay or Research

Presentation

Essay LayoutEssay Layout

• Introduction• Including Thesis Statement

• Body• 3 supporting details, plus evidence

from articles/short story to support details.

• Conclusion

• Introduction• Including Thesis Statement

• Body• 3 supporting details, plus evidence

from articles/short story to support details.

• Conclusion

Thesis Statement Thesis Statement

• Used in expository writing• 1 sentence that controls the

entire essay. • Also known as the CONTROLLING

IDEA

• Used in expository writing• 1 sentence that controls the

entire essay. • Also known as the CONTROLLING

IDEA

PromptPrompt

In one to two pages, and providing evidence from all reading selections, write about how Megan’s life could have been saved.

In one to two pages, and providing evidence from all reading selections, write about how Megan’s life could have been saved.

PromptWhat does the prompt tell you to

do?

PromptWhat does the prompt tell you to

do?

In one to two pages, and providing evidence from all reading selections, write about how Megan’s life could have been saved.

In one to two pages, and providing evidence from all reading selections, write about how Megan’s life could have been saved.

Prompt- What other information is necessary to complete the prompt?

Prompt- What other information is necessary to complete the prompt?

In one to two pages, and providing evidence from all reading selections, write about how Megan’s life could have been saved.

In one to two pages, and providing evidence from all reading selections, write about how Megan’s life could have been saved.

Thesis Statement Help… Thesis Statement Help…

If you create a question based on the prompt, answer the question based on the article/short story, you have just developed your thesis statement.

It works EVERYTIME!

If you create a question based on the prompt, answer the question based on the article/short story, you have just developed your thesis statement.

It works EVERYTIME!

Identify the Thesis Statement

Identify the Thesis Statement

What is the ONE SENTENCE that explains/develops the entire

essay?

What is the ONE SENTENCE that explains/develops the entire

essay?

Despite what others felt, Dylan’s decision to break up with Megan was not the reason for her death; this catastrophe had happened from a place which no one had the ability to pull her from. After being forced to have an abortion, Megan exhibited warning signs of suicide that many had noticed, but were unfortunately ignored. It was easier to blame Dylan for her failing grades, and lack of interest in school and cheerleading, but the truth was her depression was deeper than Dylan, and much more complicated than any of their friends could have ever comprehended. According to “Teen Suicide,” an Ohio State University report, “four out of five teen suicide attempts [were] preceded by clear warning signs,” and Megan’s suicide was no different from this chilling statistic. Had one of Megan’s friends paid attention to the warning signs, instead of pointing the finger at Dylan, Megan’s death could have possibly been prevented.

Identify the Thesis Statement

Identify the Thesis Statement

What is the ONE SENTENCE that explains/develops the entire

essay?

What is the ONE SENTENCE that explains/develops the entire

essay?

Thesis Statement Thesis Statement

Had one of Megan’s friends paid attention to the warning signs, instead of pointing the finger at Dylan, Megan’s death could have possibly been prevented.

Had one of Megan’s friends paid attention to the warning signs, instead of pointing the finger at Dylan, Megan’s death could have possibly been prevented.

Select OneSelect One

Warning signs

Statistics

Warning signs

Statistics

• Thesis Statement

• 3 supporting details

• Thesis Statement

• 3 supporting details

Despite what others felt, Dylan’s decision to break up with Megan was not the reason for her death; this catastrophe had happened from a place which no one had the ability to pull her from. After being forced to have an abortion, Megan exhibited warning signs of suicide that many had noticed, but were unfortunately ignored. It was easier to blame Dylan for her failing grades, and lack of interest in school and cheerleading, but the truth was her depression was deeper than Dylan, and much more complicated than any of their friends could have ever comprehended. According to “Teen Suicide,” an Ohio State University report, “four out of five teen suicide attempts [were] preceded by clear warning signs,” and Megan’s suicide was no different from this chilling statistic. Had one of Megan’s friends paid attention to the warning signs, instead of pointing the finger at Dylan, Megan’s death could have possibly been prevented.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 2011Quick Write #50

“The mind is never satisfied with the objects immediately before it...”

- Samuel Johnson

GrammarComplete Tuesday 12/6

Christmas is in 19 days!

Quick Write #50“The mind is never satisfied with the objects immediately before it...”

- Samuel Johnson

GrammarComplete Tuesday 12/6

Christmas is in 19 days!

SAT Lesson #8SAT Lesson #8

Moved to ThursdayMoved to Thursday

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011Quick Write #51

“The true art of memory is the art of attention.” - Samuel Johnson

GrammarComplete Wednesday 12/7

Christmas is in 18 days!

Quick Write #51“The true art of memory is the art of attention.” - Samuel Johnson

GrammarComplete Wednesday 12/7

Christmas is in 18 days!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Thursday, December 8, 2011Quick Write #52

“Memory is the receptacle and sheath of all knowledge.” -Cicero

GrammarComplete Thursday 12/8

Christmas is in 17 days!

Quick Write #52“Memory is the receptacle and sheath of all knowledge.” -Cicero

GrammarComplete Thursday 12/8

Christmas is in 17 days!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011Quick Write #53

Freedom Write FridayGrammar

Complete Friday 12/8

Christmas is in 16 days!

Quick Write #53

Freedom Write FridayGrammar

Complete Friday 12/8

Christmas is in 16 days!