Wednesday, Dec1, Persuasive Essays Due!

Objective: Today you will put the finishing touches on your persuasive essays and share with me on google docs.

1. Before you submit your final copy, please do the following:

a. check to see if you have enough facts to back up your thesis.

b. make sure you have six paragraphs as defined by the outline provided.

c. check the rubric against your own work.

d. peer edit - let someone else read your essay before me - let them try to find mistakes so you can correct them.

e. make sure you cite all of your references (at least three). make sure your quotes from your sources are in quotation marks so it is clear that you re not plagerizing!

f. share with me on google docs.

i hope to read some GREAT papers!

Tuesday, Nov. 30, Gift of The magi

Objective: Quiz on O Hnery's life and vocabulary words. Review the diction that O Henry uses and identify why he uses such speech. Make predictions. What do you think is going to happen? Identify irony. What is the theme?

1. Warm-Up

Quick study for quiz. Questions will be on o Henry's life and the first five vocabulary words from Gift of the Magi.

2. QUIZ

3. Read Magi handout. What were the greatest gifts the Magi really gave to the infant Jesus? Keeping this in mind, why is the number three repeated so many times in the story?
HW - Be prepared to complete persuasive essay on wednesday. Be sure you site at least three sources in your essay. be sure to check types of appeals that you used and that you addressed the opposing argument. Remember you can also go back and use the sample essay in the text as a check for format. Also, use the rubric provided!

Monday, November 29, Gift of the Magi

Objective: Tody, we will discuss giving and receiving, traditions and themes. We will continue to develop vocabulary and begin The Gift of The Magi by O'Henry. Then we will brain storm holiday traditions for our class.

Warm - Up

Constructed response in Notebook

What was the greatest gift you have ever given? Received? Is it better to give or receive and why do you think that?

1. Read pge 293 in Holt text - O'Henry Bio - write down ten facts about him in your notebook.

2. Vocabulary - page 286 - First five - sentences and definitions in notes.

3. Holt soft reader - begin together - Gift of the Magi page 142 thru page 145

4. Side bar questions to 145

5. Discuss family traditions - suggestions for class traditions?

HW - finish vocabulary - sentences and definitions - quiz on O Henry and first five words on tuesday

Wednesday, Nov. 24, Twelve Angry Men Quiz, Persuasive Essays

Objective: Today you will have a short assessment of you r knowledge of Twelve Angry Men. Then, you will continue to work on your persuasive essay on laptops, saving and sharing on google docs. be sure to peer edit and check your work against the rubric and guidelines previously distributed.

Warm - Up

Q & A and study - 5 minutes.

1. Twelve Angry Men Quiz

EXTRA CREDIT - There are 6 rounds of voting. Tell me how the vote went in each round. Who was the first juror to say, " Not guilty" and who was the last to say , "not guilty?"

3. Persuasive essay.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! :)

Tuesday, Nov. 23, Twelve Angry Men Review and View

Objective: Today, we will review the plot of Twelve Angry men, the character traits of the jurors, and emotional and logical appeals. We will review the questions on the handouts and then finally view the rest of the film for reinforcement. Your quiz will be Tomorrow - Wednesday.

Warm-Up

Who is the last person to change his vote from guilty to not guilty? Why was he so reluctant to change his vote?


1. Review handout questions.

2. Review character traits.

3. Review plot structure.

4. Review logical and emotional appeals.

5. View Acts 2 & 3 of film.

HW - study for quiz. Continue any research necessary for your persuasive essays ( you will have laptops tomorrow).

Friday, November19, Vocabulary Quiz, Persuasive Essay

Objective: Today, you will take a vocabulary quiz that uses words from Twelve Angry Men. Then you will continue to work on your persuasive essays on the laptops. Be sure to save in google docs and share with me and one other student so you may peer edit.

Warm -Up

Study words for quiz.

1. Vocabulary Quiz

2. Continue to work on your essay... Be sure to refer to the handouts I have given you to ensure that you are including all necessary components to create a strong argument.

3. Peer Edit. Check each other's work! What are you missing? How can you improve?

thursday, Nov 18, Twelve Angry Men

Objective: Objective: Review ACT 2 and 3 (to date) of Twelve Angry Men. Identify logical and emotional appeals. Discuss the ART OF PERSUASION. Continue to read / act and finish play. Analyze reasons for outcome. Complete questions for ACT 3.


Warm-Up

Name three major logical appeals that the majority of the jury claimed made the boy guilty. Now tell me how juror # 8 weakened these appeals to create reasonable doubt.

1. Complete answers from Twelve Angry Men handout and turn n for a grade.

2. Complete viewing Act 2 and 3.

3. Discuss / analyze identify appeals and results.

4. Summerize each act in clear concise paragraphs (so you'll write three paragrapghs)..

Study vocabulary from twelve Angry Men for quiz on Friday.

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 Twelve Angry Men

Objective: Review ACT 2 and 3 (to date) of Twelve Angry Men. Identify logical and emotional appeals. Discuss the ART OF PERSUASION. Continue to read / act and finish play. Analyze reasons for outcome. Complete questions for ACT 3.


Warm-Up

Why and how is juror # 8 so convincing (persuasive)?

1. review answers from twelve Angry Men handout to date.

2. Read / act. Resume jury table and complete.

3. Discuss / analyze identify appeals and results.

4. Finish questions and review.

5. If time, view.

HW - Summerize each act in clear concise paragraphs (so you'll write three paragrapghs)..

Tuesday, Novembr 16, 2010, Persuasive essay writing, grammar

Objective: Today, you will continue to research sources for your persuasive essays. Write an outline on paper and SITE YOUR SOURCES prior to continuing to type essay into google docs and share with me. Use the handouts I have given you for direction and the instruction from text on pages 320-323 (i photocopied these pages for your convenience).

WARM-UP

Grammar - Run-on Sentences handout

1. Outline essay and site sources. Use outline handout as guide.

2. Research and type.

3. Proofread and peer edit. What are you missing? Is your argument strong? Do you have enough logical appeals? Did you start with an anecdote? Do you address an opposing argument?

Monday, Nov 15, Persuasive essay practice, ACT 3, Twelve Angry Men

Objective: Today, we will review rules and format of writing a persuasive essay and read an example together to interpret, analyze and evaluate. You may use the format of this sample for your own essay. Then we will review ACT 2 questions from Twelve Angry Men and begin to read ACT 3.

Warm - Up
Vocabulary from Act 3. Define and write sentances for the three following words:

NOTIFY TENEMENT HESITANT (are they verbs, adj, or nouns)

1. Turn to page 320 of holt text - Read together pages 320-323-. Take notes.


2. Read sample persuasive essay on page 323-324. Analyze and evaluate. Identify logical and emotional appeals and opposing argument. Find thesis and analyze conclusion.

3. Review questions and answers from ACT 2 from TAM handout. Summarize to date.

4. Resume places around jury deliberation table. Read and act out Act 3.

HW - Act 3 questions.

Friday, November 12, Twelve Angry Men

Objective: Review Act 2 to date. Answer questions on handout and review vocabulary. Continue to read / act ACT 2. Identify both logical and emotional appeals as we read. Finally, we will view the first two acts on DVD.

WARM-UP

Write sentences for FOUR of the following SEVEN vocabulary words that you already defined:

UNANIMOUS / PREMEDITATED / ABSTAIN / ALIBI / MONOPOLY / BALLOT / MEEK


1. Answer questions from ACT 2 on handout.

2. Resume positions around jury deliberation table to continue to read/act out the rest of ACT 2..

3. View acts 1&2. Take notes.

4. Identify emotional and logical arguments. Relate to your own "art of persuasion."

Wednesday, Nov 10, Twelve Angry Men, Persuasive Essay

Objective: Today, we will review Act 1 to page 22, learn new vocabulary and complete acting out Act 1. You will then continue to work on your persuasive essays, doing research on the internet and typing the opening paragraph into google docs.

Warm-Up

Use dictionary to define the following three words:

Unanimous / Alibi / Premeditated – can you use each in a sentence?


1. Complete Handout by using the book, Twelve Angry Men, to find answers. We will review together.

2. Gather around our “jury deliberation table” to act out ACT 1 / PAGE 22-25

3. WHAT JUROR DO YOU THINK CHANGED HIS MIND????? WHY DO YOU THINK THAT???? (look at their character traits and opinions thus far)

4. Persuasive essay writing. When you receive your laptop, continue to research your topic to strengthen your thesis statement and gather information that will support your position.

5. Write your opening paragraph starting with an anecdote. Remember an anecdote is a brief story used to capture the readers' attention. If I approved your anecdote in class, you may use that one. If not, create one or find one in your research.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR OPENING PARAGRAPH WITH ME PRIOR TO CONTINUING YOUR ESSAY.

Wrap - Up

Make the connections....Defense of the Jury / Twelve Angry Men / Persuasive essay.

HW FOR FRIDAY – STUDY NOTES ON TWELVE ANGRY MEN. KNOW THE PLOT AND SETTING. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY EMOTIONAL AND LOGICAL APPEALS.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, Persuasive Essay Outline, Twelve Angry Men

Objective: Today, we will review vocabulary from TAM and summerize ACT 1 and review the character traits of the jurors. then, you will write your thesis and an anecdote for your introduction for your persuasive essay. If you did this yesterday, we will begin outlining the body paragraphs

WARM-UP

What are some of juror eight's reasons for his uncertainty about the defendants guilt?

2. Write down plot and setting in notes.

3. Answer the following questions in your notes:

a. Pick your three favorite jurors. Describe them and tell me why they are your favorite.
b. WhAT JUROR FIRST SUGGESTS THEY EXAMINE THE FACTS?

C. What are some of the logical appeals in this case? list at least three.

d. What is an emotional appeal in this case? Who presents it?

e. Which juror do you think voted not guilty at the end of ACT 1?

f. The POWER of PERSUASION.....juror eight got someone to change their mind about the guilt of the boy. How? What was his most influential argument?


3. Persuasive essay.....either working on outline or anecdote with thesis. I will assist you in this process.

HW - Complete outline for persuasive essay.

Monday, Nov. 7, Introduction to Drama, Writing Process for Persuasive essay

Objective: Today, we will introduce elements of Drama. We will familiarize ourselves with all components and then read the introduction to Twelve Angry Men together. We will review characters and their traits. We will then shift gears and focus on our essay planning and outlining for our persuasive essay.


Warm-Up

1. Write down your thesis statement for your persuasive essay. Think of an anecdote that you may use to introduce your essay. remember an anecdote is brief story that captures the readers attention.

1. Intro to Drama. Turn to page 751 of holt text. Read together pages 752-753 and take notes. Write definitions of all dramatic elements as we review them.

3. Distribute Twelve Angry Men. Read introduction together.

4. Write down character traits of all characters listed on pages 4-5 of TAM. Establish plot and setting. Write in notes.

5. Write Down vocabulary words on board.

PREEMITATED / MONOPOLY / BALLOT / ABSTAIN / SUBSERVIANT / UNANIMOUS / REFUGE / MEEK / HESITANT /

These are your vocab words so far. HOMEWORK = definitions and sentences!!

6. Assign parts. Create setting. Begin reading Act 1.

7. Summarize Act 1 in notes.

Friday, Nov. 5, Justice Systems, persuasive essay research

Objective: Today, you will have the opportunity to redo the Defense of the Jury System quiz. You will begin research for your persuasive essay topic.


Warm-Up

1. take out homework and share with table. Did anyone choose same topic? review and discuss.

2. I will collect homework and approve topics.

3. We will review note taking strategies and those that want to redo quiz, may.

4.. Research your topic for your persuasive essay. Remember, you need a lot of evidence (facts, statistics, surveys, etc) to back up your claim. Find information, write down websites, sources, quotes, etc. that you may use in your essay. DO NOT USE WILKEPEDIA as a source!!!

5. The justice system of another country compared to the US system of trial by jury will be extra credit if you choose to complete the asssignment. You may turn this in on Monday.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, Defense of the Jury QUIZ, Persuasive Essay GuidelinesThe Road Not Taken

Objective: Test your knowledge of the jury system and what you learned regarding author's claim, emotional and logical appeals, opposing arguments and vocabulary used in the article, Defense of the Jury. We will then review steps to writing a persuasive essay. Finally, we will read A Road Not Taken and determine its relevence in the unit.

Warm-Up

Pencils out. Textbooks out. Notebooks away.

You have 15 minutes to review and take notes on Defense of the Jury. Use the paper I give you. I am going to allow you to use these notes during the quiz. I will collect these notes with the quiz.

1. QUIZ

2. Review steps to writing a great persuasive essay (power point).

3. Give out essay topics. Review nd discuss.

4. the Road not Taken - page holt text.

HW - review persuasive essay topic list. Research some of the topics you are interested in and choose two. Write a paragraph with your "claim" and why you want to write about this topic. What do you want to persuade your readers to do by writing about this topic?

Wednesday, November 3, Defense of the Jury, Subject verb agreement

Objective: Read, analyze and interpret Defense of the Jury. Identify emotional and logical appeals. Identify the opposing argument. Practice subject verb agreement and review vocabulary.

Warm-Up

1.Complete subject/verb agreement worksheet. Remember, singular subject = singular verb. Plural subject = plural verb. Subject cannot be contained in a phrase.

2. Read together - Defense of the Jury pages 310-311 hotl text

3. Identify emotional and logical appeals as we read.

4. Identify opposing argument.

5. Complete reading check and practice tests on 312-313.

6. Review vocbulary.

HW - Study for quiz on Thursday.

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