Honors – Tuesday, December 6th, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell-ringer paper, another piece of paper, close reader book

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.W.1.1a-e: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

No Bell-Ringers this week.

Activity: 

1. Read: “Science Guided by Ethics” in the Close Reader, p. 145
   • Write an MLA bibliographic citation of the article at the top of your page
   • Do #1-8, but do not write in the books.
   • Answer the Short Response Question

MLA Paper

Using “Science Guided by Ethics,” a specific example from “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” and other academic sources of your choosing, explain why it is vital that scientists and doctors abide by a code of ethics.

• Your paper must be between 500 and 1000 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman, typed.
• It must be MLA formatted, using in-text citations, a title page, and a works cited page at the end. (These will be discussed in class. You can also refer to the Purdue Online Writing Lab.)
• These papers will be graded on the FSA argumentative writing rubric. They will also be graded for correct formatting. Papers that are not correctly formatted will lose 15 points.
• Papers that contain plagiarism will receive a zero and will not be eligible for remediation.

CW – Tuesday, December 6th, 2016

Supplies: journal, pen or pencil, paper

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RI.3.7:Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.

Bell-Ringer: “Fifteen Minutes” You have 15 minutes to address the whole world live (on television or radio — choose your format). What would you say?

Activity: Magazine Writing/Journalism

• Using the internet on BYOT or on a laptop, find a magazine that interests you. Read an issue or two. Focus on the longer pieces of writing. These are called “long form” journalism.
  • You can also check out longform.com, which is made up of long form articles from many different publications. This can help you choose a magazine.
• Brainstorm an article that would fit well in the magazine you chose.
• The Assignment:
  • Heading: “Magazine Writing” + the title of the magazine you chose
  • Paragraph: Reasons why you chose to write this article for this magazine.
    • What is the magazine’s tone/style?
    • What is the content usually about?
    • Are there any other reasons for your decision?
  • [Draw a line under this paragraph.]
  • Your Article: Must be between 300 and 1,000 words, written in the style of the magazine you chose.
    • Must be nonfiction and include research, interviews, or experience.
    • Must have paragraphs.
    • Spelling and grammar check this, please.
    • These are due Friday 12/9.
• Final Assignment: (Choose either your article or memoir to edit.)
  • Part One: Editing: Trade papers with at least 3 people. They must write on your paper, make comments and corrections. I need to see 3 or more different colors on your page.
  • Part Two: Revision: Make substantial changes to your article or memoir. This must be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font size twelve. You have to print this out. No, I will not do that for you.
  • Turn in: Staple part one to part two. Turn this in on 12/16 or earlier.

E3 – Tuesday, December 6th, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, paper, VLT packet

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.W.1.2a-f: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

No Bell-Ringers this week. VLTs start today and end on Thursday.

Activity: VLT

Afterward: Work on Independent Reading Project Written Summatives and any missing work.

Honors – Monday, December 5th, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell-ringer paper, another piece of paper, close reader book

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.W.1.1a-e: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

No Bell-Ringers this week.

Activity: 

1. Give Persuasive Speeches/Show Videos
   • Prompt: What would the world be like without the breakthroughs made possible by HeLa?
2. Read: “Science Guided by Ethics” in the Close Reader, p. 145
   • Write an MLA bibliographic citation of the article at the top of your page
   • Do #1-8, but do not write in the books.
   • Answer the Short Response Question

 

CW – Monday, December 5th, 2016

Supplies: journal, pen or pencil, paper

Daily Objective:LAFS.1112.RI.3.7:Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.

Bell-Ringer: What subject do you like to read about most? Why does it interest you?

Activity: Magazine Writing/Journalism

• Using the internet on BYOT or on a laptop, find a magazine that interests you. Read an issue or two. Focus on the longer pieces of writing. These are called “long form” journalism.
  • You can also check out longform.com, which is made up of long form articles from many different publications. This can help you choose a magazine.
• Brainstorm an article that would fit well in the magazine you chose.
• The Assignment:
  • Heading: “Magazine Writing” + the title of the magazine you chose
  • Paragraph: Reasons why you chose to write this article for this magazine.
    • What is the magazine’s tone/style?
    • What is the content usually about?
    • Are there any other reasons for your decision?
  • [Draw a line under this paragraph.]
  • Your Article: Must be between 300 and 1,000 words, written in the style of the magazine you chose.
    • Must be nonfiction and include research, interviews, or experience.
    • Must have paragraphs.
    • Spelling and grammar check this, please.
    • These are due Friday 12/9.
• Final Assignment: (Choose either your article or memoir to edit.)
  • Part One: Editing: Trade papers with at least 3 people. They must write on your paper, make comments and corrections. I need to see 3 or more different colors on your page.
  • Part Two: Revision: Make substantial changes to your article or memoir. This must be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font size twelve. You have to print this out. No, I will not do that for you.
  • Turn in: Staple part one to part two. Turn this in on 12/16 or earlier.

E3 – Monday, December 5th, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell-ringer paper, Independent Reading book, Example Reading Journal, IRP Summative Packet

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.

No Bell-Ringers this week. VLTs start tomorrow and end on Thursday.

Activity: 

1. Work on Reading Journal #5 – due today.
2. Work on Written Summative Projects – due 12/16.
   1. Remember: If you read a book that has a movie, you have to watch the movie also and write a comparative paper. The instructions are on the Summative Packet. These are also due 12/16.

Honors – Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell-ringer paper, Henrietta Lacks book, BYOT

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.W.1.1a-e: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Bell-Ringer: Free write a paragraph, and then turn this week’s in. You should have four.

Activity: Persuasive Video

Prompt: What would the world be like without the breakthroughs made possible by HeLa?

Compose a two-minute speech or video recording that convinces the audience that the world is a better place because of a specific breakthrough made possible by HeLa.

Videos: Can be produced on iMovie. These can be produced in groups. However, for each additional group member, you must add a minute to your minimum time: 2 people = 3 minutes; 3 people = 4 minutes; 4 people = 5 minutes; 5 people = six minutes. The maximum number of people in a group is 5.

Your work will be graded on the FSA argumentative writing rubric.

CW – Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Supplies: journal, pen or pencil, paper

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.W.1.3b: Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

Bell-Ringer: Free write. 🙂 Happy Friday!

Activity: Flash Memoir

• Write a “Flash Memoir,” about an event that has defined you. This can be as short as 300 words or as long as 1,000, but not longer.
• “Flash Memoir” Rough Drafts are due Today.

E3 – Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell-ringer paper

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Bell-Ringer: Free write a paragraph, and then turn this week’s in. You should have four.

Activity:

1. Period 1: Test Prep Battle Royale
2. Period 2: Poster judging, and then maybe game.
3. Period 6: Poster judging and then symbolism worksheet.

Honors – Thursday, December 1st, 2016

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell-ringer paper, Henrietta Lacks book, BYOT

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.W.1.1a-e: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Bell-Ringer: What kind of information do you put in the concluding paragraph of an essay? Explain.

Activity: Persuasive Video

Prompt: What would the world be like without the breakthroughs made possible by HeLa?

Compose a two-minute speech or video recording that convinces the audience that the world is a better place because of a specific breakthrough made possible by HeLa.

Videos: Can be produced on iMovie. These can be produced in groups. However, for each additional group member, you must add a minute to your minimum time: 2 people = 3 minutes; 3 people = 4 minutes; 4 people = 5 minutes; 5 people = six minutes. The maximum number of people in a group is 5.

Your work will be graded on the FSA argumentative writing rubric.