--Please take out anything that you need to move forward in the writing process (e.g., procedures lists, the Parsons texts, additional notes, paragraph templates, etc.).
--Momentarily, we will vote with regard to the following question:
- Would you rather do read-aloud during the first 15-25 minutes of today's class block or the last 15-25 minutes of today's class block?
--Reminder: It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework. It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often. Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise.
--agenda/HW
- You should leave class today with...
- a sound understanding of a what a hook is
- a sound understanding of what a bridge is
- an even stronger understanding of what an essay claim (thesis statement) is
- the ability to craft a hook and bridge (and, therefore, an introduction when combined with your essay claim [thesis statement]!) for your essay
- a potential hook written for your essay
- several body paragraphs fully outlined.
Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the "Writing--Crafting Introductions" sheet from the front table.
Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Beginning to Write/Continuing to Outline)
--Please pick up a copy of the "Writing--Crafting Introductions" sheet from the front table.
Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Beginning to Write/Continuing to Outline)
--purposeful oral reading of the first page of the "Writing--Crafting Introductions" sheet
--hook, bridge, thesis statement Q & A
--purposeful oral reading of sample introductions
--share-out as per purposeful reading directions
--Transition
--quick-write a potential hook for your essay (8 minutes)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whgVMXdYLlZjPefT9GlGY5-eejKgjjBoGyNE3Z9h59I/edit?usp=sharing
--hook, bridge, thesis statement Q & A
--purposeful oral reading of sample introductions
--share-out as per purposeful reading directions
--Transition
- Please take out a clean sheet of lined paper--label the page "My Hook--Here Goes!".
--quick-write a potential hook for your essay (8 minutes)
- Do we need to review how quick writes work first?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whgVMXdYLlZjPefT9GlGY5-eejKgjjBoGyNE3Z9h59I/edit?usp=sharing
Read-Aloud Time (15-25 mins.)
--BDF class: Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Thursday, 5/23) (see the "Membean Routine" document).
--Complete the FINAL 45 minutes of Membean training this school year in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 5/30) (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
--Continue progressing through your essay-writing process in whatever manner you see fit. It would be in your best interest to...
- 4 BDF: Ayn Rand's Anthem
- 2 ACE: Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox
- 3 ACE: Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox
--BDF class: Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Thursday, 5/23) (see the "Membean Routine" document).
--Complete the FINAL 45 minutes of Membean training this school year in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 5/30) (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
--Continue progressing through your essay-writing process in whatever manner you see fit. It would be in your best interest to...
- finish outlining the rest of your body paragraphs
- reread your hook written during today's class block and make any necessary changes in order to improve this hook. Then, craft a bridge for your essay that logically links this hook to your thesis statement.
- write a second hook using an entirely different method on the same page as your hook written in class today. Is this one stronger than your first effort?
The final version of your essay (your absolute best effort) is tentatively due at the beginning of class on Friday, 5/31 (BDF) or Monday, 6/3 (ACE).
--We will have a multiple-class-day sequence of computer access beginning in class NEXT TIME. You can expect to receive the rubric for the assignment, learn about MLA format, and begin typing your essay. Please prepare accordingly.
--A potentially helpful link if you are dissatisfied with your hook(s):
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnq17dyxyu4 (writing hooks)
- Be wary of the first example in this video ("Inverted Pyramid"), though, as I DO NOT want to read any boring world statements!
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your (dystopian?) free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! This final marking period, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*
--BDF class: Enjoy the long weekend--you truly only get so many of 'em! :)
Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*
--BDF class: Enjoy the long weekend--you truly only get so many of 'em! :)
