--I am going to ask you to complete a quick write today, and you can complete the writing piece either on a sheet of lined paper or in a Google Doc. Please pick up your Chromebook if you prefer using it.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Writing Workshop (cont.) -- Writing a Text-Based Academic Argument ("Article of the Week"/ThinkCERCA #4): Self-Driving Cars Quick Write
--Reminder: Quick write directions
--take out a sheet of lined paper or your Chromebook, date the page (4/11/2019), label this page "Self-Driving Cars Quick Write", and mentally prepare to write nonstop for 8 minutes
- The Prompt: It is the year 2035. You are on your way to work in a self-driving car. Tell the story of your experience, aiming to transport your reader into the moment and appeal to the five senses.
--nonstop writing for 8 minutes
--share in pre-formed groups of two-three and determine the "best" anecdote
--"March Madness" to determine "best" anecdote
Transition
--Please return and plug in your Chromebook (if you used it).
--Please pick up a copy of each of the "WRITING COMPONENT PART 1--Notes for Moving Forward" document from the front table.
Writing Workshop (cont.) -- Writing a Text-Based Academic Argument ("Article of the Week"/ThinkCERCA #4): Notes for Moving Forward
--oral reading of essay/note-taking via SMART Board and a student volunteer
HW Time (time permitting)
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Thursday, 4/11) (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--WE ARE TAKING A BREAK FROM MEMBEAN 4/12-4/18; HOWEVER, YOU CAN STILL TRAIN THESE NEXT 7 DAYS (AND ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO DO SO IF YOU HAVE FALLEN BEHIND)!
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 4/25 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Continue thinking about the following questions:
- Research Unit:
- Now that you have established a rough claim for your research topic, what will your reasons be? If given class time in the near future to write a paragraph similar to the one you wrote in groups the past few class blocks/that now exist in your "Notes for Moving Forward" document, would you be prepared to do so? (If not, what could you do over the course of break?)
- At this point, you should have at least three proper sources printed out and actively/purposefully read and/or processed via two different colored highlighters.
- What anecdote might you use to hook your reader at the start of your argumentative essay?
- End-of-Course Assignment:
- What is your "why?"?
--Aim to read 20-30 pages of your memoir over Spring Break. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! These final two marking periods, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy Spring Break--you truly only get so many of 'em! :)
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy Spring Break--you truly only get so many of 'em! :)
