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Friday, November 30, 2012
BIG 6 Update
FOR MONDAY:
1. Please have ALL 4 ARTICLES printed and ready in class.
2. TWO of the articles should be highlighted and annotated in class - you will receive points for this.
3. In class on Monday, I will check in your progress while you finish highlighting and annotating the other two articles.
ON WEDNESDAY of next week we will begin our work on the presentation - you will have 3 days in the lab next week to work on the presentation, which I will get to you on Monday.
1. Please have ALL 4 ARTICLES printed and ready in class.
2. TWO of the articles should be highlighted and annotated in class - you will receive points for this.
3. In class on Monday, I will check in your progress while you finish highlighting and annotating the other two articles.
ON WEDNESDAY of next week we will begin our work on the presentation - you will have 3 days in the lab next week to work on the presentation, which I will get to you on Monday.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
BIG 6 TOPICS
Please post your Big 6 topic as a comment below. Along with your general topic, please describe your topic:
- Why is this such an important issue to the world?
- Why is this such an important issue to you?
You have until the end of class Wednesday to make your post.
Happy Researching!
- Why is this such an important issue to the world?
- Why is this such an important issue to you?
You have until the end of class Wednesday to make your post.
Happy Researching!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Grading Rubric
Intro - 15 points - (5 points for thesis, 10 points for other elements)
Conclusion - 10 points (2 points each sentence)
Topic Sentences - 15 points (5 points each T.S. - 2 for transition, 3 for clarity/purpose)
Analysis/Persuasion - 20 points (Your overall analysis and presentation of the topic)
Support - 15 points (Effectiveness of your quotes, correctly cited)
Grammar - 20 points (2 points off for every mistake, 5 points off for a tense shift)
Conclusion - 10 points (2 points each sentence)
Topic Sentences - 15 points (5 points each T.S. - 2 for transition, 3 for clarity/purpose)
Analysis/Persuasion - 20 points (Your overall analysis and presentation of the topic)
Support - 15 points (Effectiveness of your quotes, correctly cited)
Grammar - 20 points (2 points off for every mistake, 5 points off for a tense shift)
CONCLUSION AND EDITING
CONCLUSION, 5 sentences:
1. Restate complete thesis statement with support
2. Summarize support 1
3. Summarize support 2
4. Summarize support 3
5. Respond to attention getter: Definition - say how it fits your character, quote - say why the quote fits, rhetorical question - "answer it"
If and when you finish today, please share your paper with at least two classmates and peer edit. Look for spelling/grammar, tense shifts, clarity, etc.
The final draft is "due" Monday, so please be sure that you have your paper finished and shared with me by the start of class on Monday morning.
Over the weekend, please be considering the topic you'd like to consider for your Big 6 Research Project, which we will be starting first thing Monday morning. Make sure it is an issue you can actually research. For help, go to the RB library website and find the "research" section. Under "current issues" you can find lists of topic under CQ Researcher and ABC Clio.
1. Restate complete thesis statement with support
2. Summarize support 1
3. Summarize support 2
4. Summarize support 3
5. Respond to attention getter: Definition - say how it fits your character, quote - say why the quote fits, rhetorical question - "answer it"
If and when you finish today, please share your paper with at least two classmates and peer edit. Look for spelling/grammar, tense shifts, clarity, etc.
The final draft is "due" Monday, so please be sure that you have your paper finished and shared with me by the start of class on Monday morning.
Over the weekend, please be considering the topic you'd like to consider for your Big 6 Research Project, which we will be starting first thing Monday morning. Make sure it is an issue you can actually research. For help, go to the RB library website and find the "research" section. Under "current issues" you can find lists of topic under CQ Researcher and ABC Clio.
Monday, November 19, 2012
ARGUMENTATIVE PARAGRAPH
ARGUMENTATIVE
PARAGRAPH
This will be paragraph #5 in your essay!
- Topic Sentence – mention that others will have an opinion opposite to yours:
- Despite all of this evidence that “X” changes, some may claim that he has not truly evolved in the book. This is because…(Here, find a way your character is still the same.
- State the Fact – Say that this is not true.
- However, this is not true because…(Give your reason why that is false)
- Quote – Pick a quote that shows why the other person is false
- Spend two sentences explaining how your quote proves your point.
EXAMPLE:
Despite all
the evidence that Roland changes, some may claim that he has not truly evolved
over the course of the novel. This is primarily because Roland is still a
manipulative person. However, this is not entirely true. Roland thinks, “I’m
not so manipulative and stuff” (658). Clearly, Roland manipulation is one of
the key characteristics of Roland. Here, Roland is contemplating his own role
as a manipulator in the Graveyard. Thus, Roland has changed in that way as
well.
Successful student samples - Unwind Essay
A REALLY NICE INTRO PARAGRAPH:
This issue of pro-life versus pro-choice is made prominent in Neal Shusterman’s Unwind as three teens fight to save themselves from their inevitable fate. Lev, in particular, undergoes many changes as he wonders about his path and the role he is meant to play in the world. First, Lev changes himself in the way he struggles with his feelings about his tithing. Also, Lev changes Connor by changing Connors view of tithes. Finally, Lev changes the Happy Jack Harvest Camp by refusing to comply with their ideas and morals. Therefore, Lev changes his views on tithing, Connor, and the Happy Jack Harvest Camp.
A BODY PARAGRAPH SAMPLE THAT LOOKS PRETTY SOLID:
First, Connor changes his old ways of being a rebellious teen into being a leader. When Connor is uprooted from his everyday life of being with his girlfriend Ariana or getting into fights, Connor realizes that it is time to grow up into something bigger than himself. Connor realizes that, “Holding his temper in that bathroom was perhaps the hardest thing Connor had ever had to do” (153). Instead of being someone who does not think and just goes with his emotions, Connor is learning that his previous ways of coping with problems are not beneficial and it is time to think. Connor also changes himself when the riot begins in the Graveyard and he is thrown into the position of being the person that everyone is going to respond and listen to. He stands up and listens to Hayden and he controls the group. Finally, Connor controls his temper when he is being led to the Chop Shop. He does not fight back or yell, Connor decides that he is going to die as Connor Lassiter, not just an Unwind. Clearly, this shows that instead of being a rage-filled teenager who has no authority, Connor is going to change himself into someone who can lead and be respected by people.
A PRETTY GOOD INTRO THAT JUST NEEDS AN ATTENTION GETTER:
Neil Shusterman’s Unwind shows three character’s endeavours on their journey to being unwound. Connor changes from being rebellious to being a leader. First, Connor changes himself by improving his self-control. Also, Connor changes the other unwinds in the Graveyard by becoming a leader when no one else does. Finally, Connor changes society by being the “Akron AWOL”and giving others hope for getting out alive. Therefore, Connor changes his own power of leadership, the children in the Graveyard , and society as a whole.
This issue of pro-life versus pro-choice is made prominent in Neal Shusterman’s Unwind as three teens fight to save themselves from their inevitable fate. Lev, in particular, undergoes many changes as he wonders about his path and the role he is meant to play in the world. First, Lev changes himself in the way he struggles with his feelings about his tithing. Also, Lev changes Connor by changing Connors view of tithes. Finally, Lev changes the Happy Jack Harvest Camp by refusing to comply with their ideas and morals. Therefore, Lev changes his views on tithing, Connor, and the Happy Jack Harvest Camp.
A BODY PARAGRAPH SAMPLE THAT LOOKS PRETTY SOLID:
First, Connor changes his old ways of being a rebellious teen into being a leader. When Connor is uprooted from his everyday life of being with his girlfriend Ariana or getting into fights, Connor realizes that it is time to grow up into something bigger than himself. Connor realizes that, “Holding his temper in that bathroom was perhaps the hardest thing Connor had ever had to do” (153). Instead of being someone who does not think and just goes with his emotions, Connor is learning that his previous ways of coping with problems are not beneficial and it is time to think. Connor also changes himself when the riot begins in the Graveyard and he is thrown into the position of being the person that everyone is going to respond and listen to. He stands up and listens to Hayden and he controls the group. Finally, Connor controls his temper when he is being led to the Chop Shop. He does not fight back or yell, Connor decides that he is going to die as Connor Lassiter, not just an Unwind. Clearly, this shows that instead of being a rage-filled teenager who has no authority, Connor is going to change himself into someone who can lead and be respected by people.
A PRETTY GOOD INTRO THAT JUST NEEDS AN ATTENTION GETTER:
Neil Shusterman’s Unwind shows three character’s endeavours on their journey to being unwound. Connor changes from being rebellious to being a leader. First, Connor changes himself by improving his self-control. Also, Connor changes the other unwinds in the Graveyard by becoming a leader when no one else does. Finally, Connor changes society by being the “Akron AWOL”and giving others hope for getting out alive. Therefore, Connor changes his own power of leadership, the children in the Graveyard , and society as a whole.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Monday, November 12
Change...
Through Part 4 in Unwind, which character do you think has undergone the most change? What are the underlying causes for these changes? Please use DIRECT CITATIONS to support your claims in a full paragraph.
As always, please respond to two other posts...
Happy Veteran's Day!!!
Through Part 4 in Unwind, which character do you think has undergone the most change? What are the underlying causes for these changes? Please use DIRECT CITATIONS to support your claims in a full paragraph.
As always, please respond to two other posts...
Happy Veteran's Day!!!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Monday, November 5
Good morning!
UNWIND DISCUSSION
Please post the discussion question you wrote for Unwind, as well as your response. As always, comment on two other posts.
We will be using questions that you have posted to fuel tomorrow's discussion of the novel.
Happy Monday Blogging!!!
UNWIND DISCUSSION
Please post the discussion question you wrote for Unwind, as well as your response. As always, comment on two other posts.
We will be using questions that you have posted to fuel tomorrow's discussion of the novel.
Happy Monday Blogging!!!
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