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April 25/28

4/25/2019

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Life after Testing:
How do you spend your time? 
  • cell phones
  • TV
  • video games
  • social media platforms-- Instagram, SnapChat, Facebook, etc
  • fitness watches
  • ​other? 

What types of text do we study?
argumentative, informational, narrative

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In your Collections text, let’s read from “Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century,” an informational text by Jeanne E. Arnold on pp 221-228.
First, let’s watch a video about the use of TV in American households.  Did you learn something that you didn’t know? Discuss.
 
What strategies do we need to use when reading an informational text?
Let’s read the first section together, aloud.
Notice the graphic on p223. What information do we get from the graph?
 
Okay, your turn. Read the rest of the article.  When you are done, go to your WRITING section again.  Without looking at the text, write what you remember about the article. What is the main idea? Did you learn anything new? What sticks in your head? Do you question anything from the article? (3 min)
Quick class discussion.
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4. WORDS:    RUR away!  templates are on the side shelf.
                       #14 precipitous                
​                       #15 hypocrite
​Unit 5 – The Stuff of Consumer Culture
1. WRITING 
Watch the Unit  Start Video
Take a look at the collection title above.  Let’s think about the word meanings:  stuff, consumer, culture.  Discuss with your seat partner. Discuss as a class.
 
Now write for 5—Why do people buy things? Why do they keep buying things? Why do they buy certain things?  Basically, what drives the consumer culture? What does society do with all of its “stuff?” What is the attitude of most of American culture toward buying more “stuff?”
Share out.
 
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3. CLASSWORK- Work with your seat partner. Be prepared to share out.
    1) Guiding Questions- For each question, you’ll have 3 minutes to read and discuss with your seat mates. Then I’ll call on certain students for answers.
    2) Close Reading questions- a focus on the conclusion                                                                                                                                 
Write your answers in complete and legible sentences on the paper provided.
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5. Big discussion: In lines 50 – 99, the author points out that research ha scaused some debate about TV’s impact on the family, with some researchers concluding that TV isolates family members from each other, while other researchers conclude that TV actually brings families together. Work in room area groups to discuss the implications of these findings.   How is TV shaping family life? What are the qualitative costs and benefits of TV use for families? Cite evidence from the selection to support your claims and conclusions. 
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BOOK TALKS are not mandatory. You may schedule on your own time for a boosting grade-- anytime before the last two weeks of class.
CHOOSE  a fictional text that interests you.  Get it approved by me.  You have 2 weeks to choose your text.
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Day 19

3/26/2019

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REMINDERS:
1. Book Talks must be completed this week. Are you on the schedule?
2. Words 12 and 13  + Bonus 
checked in class today.

TASKS:
1. Listen and read the conclusion to JFK's speech.
Then let's analyze his word choices. Follow the instructions on your handout.
2. Partner work- Quick Quiz on JFK's dedication speech.
Follow instructions- have your book open to the speech. Read the question and look up the section in the speech.  Then read above and below that section.  Next, rule out two of the answers.  Then decide between the two that are left. You are choosing the BEST answer.
3. GO back to the RUR word challenge.  Short on time, we only required 5 words/pictures.  Now go back and match a word, write a sentence for each picture. If you turned in a paper, I'll pass it back. If you worked in google, grab a computer.


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RUR WORDS at WORK

3/20/2019

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1. Finish listening and reading the JFK speech. Answer 1 - 7 on your handout. Use complete sentences, correct punctuation and capitalization, and write legibly.
2. Reflection- Discuss 1 and 2 with your partners. Then choose one for your response. Write a paragraph of 3 to 5 sentences. 
3.RUR WORDS at WORK

TASK:
Use your RUR vocab words for this activity.  On your own paper (dated and titled), number and then ​write a sentence to describe each picture. In  your sentence,  use one of these vocabulary words in context. Use each word at least once. 

shrewd     germane     ironic     languish     tedious     impetus     partisan
(adj)            (adj)              (adj)        (verb)           (adj)            (noun)         (noun or adj)
                                                                                             (a, an, the, my...)
More than one word could be associated with each picture. It depends on your perception!

15 PICTURES, 7 WORDS-- DO THE MATH. 

*Is your Book Talk scheduled? Keep reading!
*Words checked next Tues/Weds. 

Picture
1. Students
Picture
2. Trophy
Picture
3. Fox
4. Desk Worker
Picture
Picture

5. man holding sphere
6. cartoon
Picture
7. jars
Picture

Picture

8. ship 
Picture

9. word ball
Picture
9. de-ten-
​tion

Picture

10. old gamer
Picture
11. sign 

Picture
12. words 

13. thinking man
Picture

Picture

14. girl on books
Picture
15. road sign

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DAYS 16 AND 17

3/20/2019

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 1. WRITING:  Date and Title (after you read the prompt) 
How would you write your argument differently if you were asked to give it as a speech?
What kinds of things do speakers have to consider that you didn't have to consider in a written essay?
What kind of public speaker are you? Are you confident? nervous? excited?
Do you speak slowly? too softly? too fast? 
Do you look your audience in the eye?
Is there someone who you think is a skilled public speaker?
Share anything you think about giving public speeches.


* Schedule your Book Talk- you have a 2 week window. 
WoGet a computer to start vocab research.
2.in your  WORDS section:  Get the template if you need it! 

    12. tedious
    13. impetus
    Bonus Word: partisan


Day 17: 

3.(30-35 min) Grab a  Collections Text. Let's begin by reading a speech. You read as I play the audio. 
A speech by JFK- his remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center  in 1963
Then you'll analyze the argument by breaking it up into its parts. Answer 1 - 7 with your partners. We will share out. 
4. (~25-30 min) Vocabulary Fun-- Grab your partner, get a computer, and open to our  next blog. Follow instructions! 
Share out! 
5. (~10-15 min)Reflection Writing: 
    Choose #1 or # 2 to write a one paragraph answer.  Homework if not finished. 

* Have you turned in your essay folder? 
*Word Research and Record of use due Tues and Weds, 3/25 and 3/26. To be checked! 
Our President Kennedy had a reputation for giving memorable, powerful speeches.  On his inauguration day in 1961, he recited the famous lines that you  may have heard before. Take a listen! What do you think? 

 As we read the first paragraphs together, let's answer these questions:
Kennedy prepared the speech you are reading for a select audience.  What is Kennedy's likely purpose, and which words hint at this purpose? 
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Day 15- Endings and Beginnings

3/14/2019

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Wrap UP
1. Final Draft essays- last day to work in class; use your checklist; ask for extension, if needed.
Leave your FOLDERS in class unless signed out.
I'll print your final draft either today or in the next class. 
CHECK YOUR FORMATTING! Sample Essay here
2. Amnesty Day- missing assignments? I'll call you back. You have over the weekend to get it done. turn in next class. 
3. Book Talk! The 2 week window begins next week. Schedule your Book Talk now. 
4. Need a one-on-one?  Sign up for a time now. 
New to You
1. WORDS:
    12. tedious
    13. impetus
    Bonus Word: partisan
Problems completing words correctly? Grab a Word Template
2. Unit 4- First reading
Collections Text, pp 185 - 188
A speech by JFK
In your READING section of your binder, label the parts of his argument>  Claim, reasons for claim, evidence used, explanation given, counterclaim, rebuttal. Analyze his intro, conclusion, his tone.
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Day 13- TASK ORIENTED   Fri 3/8  and Mon 3/11

3/11/2019

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student_checklist_arg_essay_pdf.pdf
File Size: 278 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Follow the instructions on the task sheet.  Keep all papers in  your folder; keep your folder in the classroom. 
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Day 12- On Your Own

3/6/2019

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You will work individually on revising your essay. However, I'm available if you have specific questions/concerns on certain parts.  You may pop to the help desk for your 5 minutes. 

First, complete Station 4 from the previous post.  Read your rough draft aloud in a quiet voice.  Do you hear any mistakes? Mark these.  Now...
open the google document with your Revision Stations listed. 
Then get busy working your way through each station.
Note: You must be signed into your Dodea student google account to access.
Happy Writing!

Final Drafts are due the last class of next week: Thurs/Fri, March 14 or 15.

Schedule your Book Talk now! The last week of the quarter is too late!
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Day 11- A Close Look

3/4/2019

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STATION 1:  The Rubric
With your group, study your rubric.
  • First, notice similar language listed for each score. Underline.
  • Then notice changes as the score progresses. Circle.
  • What do you notice? 
  • Share out.

STATION 3: Score Yourself
  • Use the rubric to decide where your essay scores.
  • Circle your box for Development of Ideas and then for Organization. 
  • Below the rubric, explain your choice for each area. 
  • Where can your improve? 
STATION 4: READ ALOUD
  • Softly read your essay aloud. Listen for errors in punctuation, in word choice, in fluency.
  • Mark any sentences or words that you need to change.
  • Have a table mate read your essay for clarity. Are there any areas that are unclear?
  • Discuss with each other.
STATION 2: The Pieces of Your Essay
Individually, mark your essay:
  • Box your introduction.
  • Underline your claim.
  • For each body paragraph, label the POINT, EVIDENCE, EXPLANATION, and LINK or CONCLUDING SENTENCE.
  • Mark your counterclaim with CC.
  • Label the evidence for the CC.
  • Label the explanation for the  CC.
  • Circle your rebuttal. Label any evidence used/explanation given.
  • Box your conclusion.

Can you clearly see all parts of your essay?
Did you format your essay correctly? Do you match my sample essay formatting? 

STATION 5: Works Cited
  • Watch the easybib video on how to make a works cited in 60 seconds.
  • Now, get a computer. Go to www.easybib.com. 
  • Enter in all your sources-- check for correct author, publisher, dates, etc
  • Now, select all citations.
  • Export List.
  • Choose Save to Google Docs.
  • Follow screen prompts to open in google docs. 
  • Voila! There's your  Works Cited page.
  • Copy and paste as the last page in your essay.
Before next class, complete the Works Cited. You may, of course, begin revising any part of your essay in your google document. Next class, we will look closely at your writing Style and begin to make specific revisions. 
Read for your 250 pages- begin bringing your book daily.
Schedule your Book Talk!

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Day 9- We Write    and Day 10, cont.

2/26/2019

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Are you
reading?
250 pages needed for Book Talk Qtr 3!
Bring your book to class.
Tasks to Produce that Fully Developed Rough Draft Essay! 
1) Take one of the plagiarism quizzes in the post below from turnitin.com or easybib.com.
Show me your score:  you must take until you score at least an 80%.
2) 0 on your words? Show me your RUR work today for partial credit that's way better than a 0.
3) We write!
Write that rough draft essay. Follow the formatting of my sample essay. Use your graphic organizer after I've checked it. 
You have today and the next class to finish your rough draft and turn it in.

A-Day due 2/28 by end of class. B-Day due 3/1 by end of class. 
*If needed, work at home or schedule a seminar, lunch, or after school session.

4) Once your rough draft is completed, formatted, and shared, then you have time to research how to make an MLA  Works Cited page like the one in my sample essay. 
Use the easybib.com resource to get started.  Design your works cited page and add it to your rough draft essay document.
Conclude an essay with one or more of the following:
  • Include a brief summary of the paper's main points.
  • Ask a provocative question.
  • Use a quotation.
  • Evoke a vivid image.
  • Call for some sort of action.
  • End with a warning.
  • Universalize (compare to other situations).
  • Suggest results or consequences.
Try to refer to the introductory paragraph, either with key words or parallel concepts and images.
from Richmond University Writing Lab
Ms Burton's conclusion attempts:
     1) Too many people claim to want good health, but then they live a life that causes sickness and obesity. Finding your best health takes planning and focus; fasting by skipping breakfast is an easy lifestyle change.  Challenge yourself today to make this change. Ditch the pancakes and find a better version of yourself. 

     2) Plan for your health today. Skipping breakfast as part of a balanced eating plan can have amazing benefits.  Even one of America's favorite sons knew this tidbit. Benjamin Franklin once wrote, "The best of all medicines is resting and fasting." Discover this medicine today. 



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It's the Plague...No, Wait, It's Just Plagiarism! The Horror!

2/25/2019

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To the library to learn the ins and outs, the dos and don'ts of academic writing with sources. Listen as Ms. Lanzelotte reviews plagiarism. Then we will know how to incorporate our sources within our essay. 
Back in class? take one of the quizzes below and show me your score.
turnitin.com quiz                                       easybib.com quiz

My favorite site to help me in formatting and in citing sources correctly:
Purdue OWL. Reminder: we are using MLA formatting for LA7 papers.
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