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Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10 (Gobble, Gobble!)

Attention: These must be checked by Wednesday!
Workbook Checklist:
Notebook Checklist:
Monday, November 23
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose. RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
Classwork
  • Do Now: Attach Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10 (Gobble, Gobble!) to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document.
  • After: Fold the next RIGHT PAGE of your notebook in half, then in half again (4 columns). Title the page EA 2: Sample Speech Scoring. Write today's date at the top-right of the page. Title each column as follows: Ideas, Structure, Language, Target Practice. Copy today's target practice into the last column. Score at the end of class.
  • Then: Individual scoring of the sample speech using the rubric.  The speech is Proficient in each category.  Your job is not to score, but to write in each column why it is proficient in that category using the language from the rubric. Annotate the rubric as you see fit (especially for unfamiliar words).
  • Next: Roundtable discussion about EA 2, scoring the example speech, and how this activity relates to EA 1.
Target Practice: I can identify and analyze the skills and knowledge needed to effectively complete Embedded Assessment 2: Persuasive Speech. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Remember to bring IR book to class on Wednesday! This is the last independent reading session of the quarter.
  • Come to class on Wednesday with topic ideas that you might want to argue in your speech.
Wednesday, November 25
Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 20 minute independent reading time with dialectical journal #5 (DJ #4 graded).
  2. After: Title the RIGHT PAGE of your notebook Unpacking Embedded Assessment 2: Persuasive Speech. Write today's date in the top-right corner. Copy the target practice below the title. Fold the page in half, then in half again. Title the columns from left to right: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 4. 
  3. Then: Click on this link to view 301 Arguable topics from the New York Times.  After researching as many topics as you can, write four that interest you and why. Create a copy of this Annotated Bibliography template and place links to any relevant sources you might use later.
  4. Next: Staple Speech Outline on the LEFT PAGE. If you have zeroed-in on a topic, you can begin outlining now.
Target Practice: I can identify possible topics for my persuasive speech and begin orgainizing my research on an annotated bibliography. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Find at least two more sources and place them on the Annotated Bibliography by next class. It would be a good idea to continue revising your outline throughout the research process.
  • IR Creative Activity due-date is moved to December 11!
Looking Ahead: Researching argumentative topics, outlining, and pre-writing the speech!
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 2 Units: 5-8 (Bonus: Unit 9)
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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