Take the first ten minutes of class to finish your paragraph from yesterday. If you need more than ten minutes, you're going to have to figure out who can work with you after school on the writing group protocol.
Last quarter most of you stated that you wanted to do more peer revision tasks, but it would be useful to get feedback from more than one person. Today's writing groups are designed for just that reason. Remember, you need to go through this process for FOUR people. That means you have about seven minutes per person. There is a "notes and reflections" sheet (I'll show you!) that must be downloaded, completed, and emailed to me at after you're done with the assignment.
Trip to the Sidewalk Cafe for those with an 80% or higher for the trimester--Friday, March 16.
REMEMBER, IF YOU WERE NOT HERE WHEN WE ANALYZED THE ANDREW SULLIVAN PIECE, YOU MUST DO IT ON YOUR OWN!! I HAVE COPIES OF IT FOR YOU.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Work for Wednesday
Hi,
I'm going to try very, very, hard to NOT get out of my seat today. I'm training for the Tactical Strength Challenge (http://www.tacticalstrengthchallenge.com/), and I've been getting serious about dead lifts (I can dead lift 225), which means I am SORE.
This quarter, we've had one graded assignment--analyzing the Andrew Sullivan essay according to the PERSUADE structure. If you were here, you completed it with a partner. If you were not here, you'll need to do it on your own (you can print out the article on your own).
If you were not here, or if you're not 100% clear on the argument structure, there's a PowerPoint that you can look through. When you are done, there is a WRITING assignment, the "argument practice piece." It is due today, with no exceptions. I will not accept this work late. Tomorrow, you will complete a revision task.
I will not be here during office hours today, as I'm going out for lunch, but I will be here after school if you need to come finish your work.
Remember the burger incentive program. Sidewalk burgers and a milkshake for anyone who earns an 80% or above for the trimester! We'll be going on Friday, March 16 (last day of the trimester).
I'm going to try very, very, hard to NOT get out of my seat today. I'm training for the Tactical Strength Challenge (http://www.tacticalstrengthchallenge.com/), and I've been getting serious about dead lifts (I can dead lift 225), which means I am SORE.
This quarter, we've had one graded assignment--analyzing the Andrew Sullivan essay according to the PERSUADE structure. If you were here, you completed it with a partner. If you were not here, you'll need to do it on your own (you can print out the article on your own).
If you were not here, or if you're not 100% clear on the argument structure, there's a PowerPoint that you can look through. When you are done, there is a WRITING assignment, the "argument practice piece." It is due today, with no exceptions. I will not accept this work late. Tomorrow, you will complete a revision task.
I will not be here during office hours today, as I'm going out for lunch, but I will be here after school if you need to come finish your work.
Remember the burger incentive program. Sidewalk burgers and a milkshake for anyone who earns an 80% or above for the trimester! We'll be going on Friday, March 16 (last day of the trimester).
Tuesday, February 28
Hi!
Take the first fifteen minutes of class to work with your partner on yesterday's assignment. We'll go over the article together, and then you can begin your writing assignment, which is due at the end of class tomorrow.
Take the first fifteen minutes of class to work with your partner on yesterday's assignment. We'll go over the article together, and then you can begin your writing assignment, which is due at the end of class tomorrow.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 27
We're in the home stretch--last quarter of the trimester!! If you've been doing well, keep it up! If you HAVEN'T been doing what you need to do, it's time to step it up!
We're going to begin today by looking at the components of a argumentative essay. Today, you have a reading assignment. Tomorrow, we'll work together to break it down, and then start working on some practice pieces in preparation for essay writing.
PICK UP COPY OF THE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK!!
We're going to begin today by looking at the components of a argumentative essay. Today, you have a reading assignment. Tomorrow, we'll work together to break it down, and then start working on some practice pieces in preparation for essay writing.
PICK UP COPY OF THE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK!!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday
You essay is due tomorrow, no exceptions. Remember, you must turn in a hard (paper) copy of the essay, along with your rough draft, (for those of you that turned one in). Your self-assessment is also due tomorrow.
Please go to Progress Report Period Three and download "Revision Task Two." This document contains your revision guidelines (complete it and send to me by the end of the period). if you were not here yesterday, make sure you look at "Revision Task One." That document contains guidelines and expectations for your essay introduction.
Please go to Progress Report Period Three and download "Revision Task Two." This document contains your revision guidelines (complete it and send to me by the end of the period). if you were not here yesterday, make sure you look at "Revision Task One." That document contains guidelines and expectations for your essay introduction.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Wednesday
If I a have "glass is half-empty" view, most of you did not turn in your rough drafts, and have not-such-a-good chance of passing the class.
However, if I have a "glass is half-full" point of view, some of you guys managed to get your essays in, even if you weren't here yesterday. Special shout-out to Andrea, who came after school, WITH HER SON, to turn in her essay. Also, shout-outs to Cassandra, Alexis, and Rafael, for sending me their papers, and a special shout out to Irina, who printed out essays for Cassandra and Alexis (and delivered them, along with someone else's essay, but I don't remember whose. Sorry).
Those of you who came in during your lunch, free periods, after school, or angered some other teacher by writing by essay in their class, nice job, and nice show of commitment. Especially Andrea, that was truly amazing, even if her son made it clear that he hated me.
For those of you who completed your essay, I'm giving you a revision partner piece. For those of you who did not complete your essays, I'd suggest you look at those revision assignments on your own, and incorporate them into your essays.
However, if I have a "glass is half-full" point of view, some of you guys managed to get your essays in, even if you weren't here yesterday. Special shout-out to Andrea, who came after school, WITH HER SON, to turn in her essay. Also, shout-outs to Cassandra, Alexis, and Rafael, for sending me their papers, and a special shout out to Irina, who printed out essays for Cassandra and Alexis (and delivered them, along with someone else's essay, but I don't remember whose. Sorry).
Those of you who came in during your lunch, free periods, after school, or angered some other teacher by writing by essay in their class, nice job, and nice show of commitment. Especially Andrea, that was truly amazing, even if her son made it clear that he hated me.
For those of you who completed your essay, I'm giving you a revision partner piece. For those of you who did not complete your essays, I'd suggest you look at those revision assignments on your own, and incorporate them into your essays.
Tuesday
Today is the last day you have to finish the rough draft of your essay. It's due today by 4:30. Please turn in a PAPER copy.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 13
Hi!
Please turn in your article of the week ("Why We Love Zoos").
The rough draft of your essay is due tomorrow. I need a hard copy by 4:30 PM, no exceptions. Wednesday we will begin revision work.
The rubric is posted on the website. Your rough draft will be graded on the basis of your use of cause-effect structure, CEE model paragraphs, and your use of citations. The final draft will be graded according to the same criteria, plus evidence of revision.
Please turn in your article of the week ("Why We Love Zoos").
The rough draft of your essay is due tomorrow. I need a hard copy by 4:30 PM, no exceptions. Wednesday we will begin revision work.
The rubric is posted on the website. Your rough draft will be graded on the basis of your use of cause-effect structure, CEE model paragraphs, and your use of citations. The final draft will be graded according to the same criteria, plus evidence of revision.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Wednesday, February 8
Today we are going to begin working on the rough draft of your next essay.
The rough draft is due Tuesday, February 14, at 4:30 PM. I cannot accept late essays, as we will have revision tasks to complete.
It should be three pages (four for repeaters), 12 point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, with citations. Remember to use the claim-evidence-explanation model, as well as cause-effect structure.
Exciting incentive program!!! All students who earn an 80 or above for the trimester will be invited to the Sidewalk Cafe for a Sidewalk burger. More details later.
To get started, please share whatever, if any, organizing strategies you currently use in your writing.
The rough draft is due Tuesday, February 14, at 4:30 PM. I cannot accept late essays, as we will have revision tasks to complete.
It should be three pages (four for repeaters), 12 point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, with citations. Remember to use the claim-evidence-explanation model, as well as cause-effect structure.
Exciting incentive program!!! All students who earn an 80 or above for the trimester will be invited to the Sidewalk Cafe for a Sidewalk burger. More details later.
To get started, please share whatever, if any, organizing strategies you currently use in your writing.
Tuesday, February 7
Get started by completing your revision task from yesterday. Send to me with the subject line "cause and effect paragraph and revision." If you were not here yesterday, you will need to find a partner who also was not here, and see me after school, or during office hours tomorrow.
When you are done, you have the period to research your cause-effect essay topic. Send me topic and two sources by the end of the period. Tomorrow we will talk about how to organize your essay.
Turn in last week's Article of the Week (Asperger's)
Pick up this week's Article of the Week (Zoos)--annotation and summary (using SWBS model) is due Monday.
When you are done, you have the period to research your cause-effect essay topic. Send me topic and two sources by the end of the period. Tomorrow we will talk about how to organize your essay.
Turn in last week's Article of the Week (Asperger's)
Pick up this week's Article of the Week (Zoos)--annotation and summary (using SWBS model) is due Monday.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Moving on to the cause-effect essay
Your job: In a comment below, explain how the paragraph below the burger shows a cause effect relationship. What is/are the cause(s)? What is/are the effect(s)? What words did I use to show this relationship? You have seven minutes to answer those questions.
On Saturday, I went out for lunch with a couple of Muay Thai friends. I had a burger with cheese, bacon, ham, avocado, crispy onions, and a fried egg. You don't believe me? Here's a picture:
Eating this burger changed the course of my weekend. I had no idea that a single meal could disrupt my plans to such a degree. To start off, I developed a serious case of the itis. I felt the same way I do after Thanksgiving dinner. As a result of the itis, I needed to take a nap. I slept for two hours, and woke up at 5:00 PM. I should not have slept so long, because I was supposed to meet my friend Laura for coffee at 5:15, in Manhattan. Therefore, I had to call Laura and cancel our meeting. Because I cancelled at the last minute, Laura got annoyed with me, and I had to promise to buy coffee next time we got together. This burger was going to cost me money, because Laura always gets a large cappucino AND a cookie. This was going to be an extremely social weekend; after coffee with Laura I was going to have dinner with Lance and Amanda. But, that burger probably had 4000 calories, and when I met up with Lance and Amanda at 8:00 PM, I wasn't hungry. Consequently, I sat and watched Lance and Amanda eat a rack of ribs while I was still too stuffed from lunch to eat anything. Watching them eat their ribs made me cranky; I got cranky because I really LIKE ribs, and was too full to eat any. After dinner, I went home and got into an argument with my husband, which made me feel stupid, as it wasn't his fault I ate that burger. As a result of our argument, my husband went out with his friends and left me home. Given that I was home alone and cranky, I went onto the J.Crew website and bought three sweaters, which cost $310.00. That was money that I had been saving towards my bicycle. Consequently, it will be another month before I can afford my bike. Clearly, the next time I go to the Sidewalk Cafe and have a burger, I'd better make sure it's on a day that I don't plan to do, or eat, anything else.
On Saturday, I went out for lunch with a couple of Muay Thai friends. I had a burger with cheese, bacon, ham, avocado, crispy onions, and a fried egg. You don't believe me? Here's a picture:
Eating this burger changed the course of my weekend. I had no idea that a single meal could disrupt my plans to such a degree. To start off, I developed a serious case of the itis. I felt the same way I do after Thanksgiving dinner. As a result of the itis, I needed to take a nap. I slept for two hours, and woke up at 5:00 PM. I should not have slept so long, because I was supposed to meet my friend Laura for coffee at 5:15, in Manhattan. Therefore, I had to call Laura and cancel our meeting. Because I cancelled at the last minute, Laura got annoyed with me, and I had to promise to buy coffee next time we got together. This burger was going to cost me money, because Laura always gets a large cappucino AND a cookie. This was going to be an extremely social weekend; after coffee with Laura I was going to have dinner with Lance and Amanda. But, that burger probably had 4000 calories, and when I met up with Lance and Amanda at 8:00 PM, I wasn't hungry. Consequently, I sat and watched Lance and Amanda eat a rack of ribs while I was still too stuffed from lunch to eat anything. Watching them eat their ribs made me cranky; I got cranky because I really LIKE ribs, and was too full to eat any. After dinner, I went home and got into an argument with my husband, which made me feel stupid, as it wasn't his fault I ate that burger. As a result of our argument, my husband went out with his friends and left me home. Given that I was home alone and cranky, I went onto the J.Crew website and bought three sweaters, which cost $310.00. That was money that I had been saving towards my bicycle. Consequently, it will be another month before I can afford my bike. Clearly, the next time I go to the Sidewalk Cafe and have a burger, I'd better make sure it's on a day that I don't plan to do, or eat, anything else.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Continuing summarization practice
Yesterday we began summarizing "Student Faces Town's Wrath in Protest Against a Prayer." Please get started by taking the first ten minutes of class to summarize paragraphs 5-8. We'll go over it together, then you'll have the rest of the period to complete the work on your own.
Remember, annotation and summary of the article of the week is due MONDAY. Most of you have not yet picked it up. Get it together, people!!
Remember, annotation and summary of the article of the week is due MONDAY. Most of you have not yet picked it up. Get it together, people!!
Summarizing Revisited
Pick up article of the week. It is due Monday.
As many of you requested, today we are going to revisit summarizing. To get started, please write a 1-2 sentence summary of the text below. Submit it as a comment on the blog,. We'll then look at a new summarizing strategy.
Over the past year, teachers, students and administrators have come together to challenge Horne’s ruling, but on this past January 10, the TUSD school board voted four to one to immediately cease all MAS classes.
Horne’s decision entailed the widespread removal of select books that were used in the curriculum. The list of banned books is extensive, includes important Latino authors and activists’ books that were banished from the school system and has provoked particular outrage in Arizona and beyond.
Adding insult to injury, officials recently went into schools during the school day in front of students and “confiscated” seven books from the classrooms deemed to promote “ethnic resentment.” Among them were several best-selling classics including Pedagogy of the Oppressed, by Paulo Freire, and Rethinking Columbus: The Next 500 Years, by Bill Bigelow."
As many of you requested, today we are going to revisit summarizing. To get started, please write a 1-2 sentence summary of the text below. Submit it as a comment on the blog,. We'll then look at a new summarizing strategy.
"Challenging Arizona's Ban on Ethnic Studies", Peter Rothberg
In January 2011, Arizona state Attorney General Tom Horne declared the Tucson Unified School District MAS (Mexican American Studies) program illegal. This despite the curriculum’s astonishing success in graduating 100 percent of its students from high school and obtaining college placement for 82 percent of its alumni.Over the past year, teachers, students and administrators have come together to challenge Horne’s ruling, but on this past January 10, the TUSD school board voted four to one to immediately cease all MAS classes.
Horne’s decision entailed the widespread removal of select books that were used in the curriculum. The list of banned books is extensive, includes important Latino authors and activists’ books that were banished from the school system and has provoked particular outrage in Arizona and beyond.
Adding insult to injury, officials recently went into schools during the school day in front of students and “confiscated” seven books from the classrooms deemed to promote “ethnic resentment.” Among them were several best-selling classics including Pedagogy of the Oppressed, by Paulo Freire, and Rethinking Columbus: The Next 500 Years, by Bill Bigelow."
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Rainy Wednesday....
Take the first fifteen minutes of class to complete your paragraph from yesterday.
Make sure you pick up this week's Article of the Week (Asperger's piece). In addition to annotating it, you must summarize it using the SWBS method. Annotation and summary are due Monday. I will not be accepting them after Monday.
Make sure you pick up this week's Article of the Week (Asperger's piece). In addition to annotating it, you must summarize it using the SWBS method. Annotation and summary are due Monday. I will not be accepting them after Monday.
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