AGENDA 11/21

Activity: Examining sample conclusions and discussing features - Read each one silently first and annotate, then compare with partners and share out what you notice/appreciate with the class as a whole

Lesson: Importing Images and Creating Captions

PPT: Improving Style through Sentence Variety
Handout: Ten Steps to Sassier, Sexier Sentences

Final Checklist (don't worry, your draft doesn't have to meet all of these elements until Monday, 12/1!) You can also check out the scoring guide in Turnitin.com--just click on the stair step icon next to the assignment name.

HW: Revised draft incorporating some style revisions due to Pust on Monday for feedback on one section.

AGENDA 11/17

Drafting Week: Introductions handout
Begin by crafting Creative Hooks in class

HW: Spend 30 focused minutes each night (not simultaneously Facebooking, Instagramming, or Netflixing--just in the "zone") on this paper.

AGENDA 11/11

NO SCHOOL - VETERANS' DAY

...But here are some helpful resources to guide you in MLA format:

For help with MLA Format and your working bibliography, consult these resources from Purdue's Online Writing Lab:
General Works Cited Format
In-Text Parenthetical Citations
Citing Electronic Sources
Citing Other Common Sources

Or these resources from Diana Hacker and Bedford/St. Martin's:
General Works Cited Format - there's a pull-down menu for citation types and examples
In-Text Parenthetical Citations
General Manuscript Format

And don't forget, there are some basic MLA reminders and samples beginning on page 35 of your binder reminder!

AGENDA 11/10

Review how to transform SOAPSTone/LAD notes into body paragraphs
Work in class on body paragraph(s) for first source

HW: Read The Scarlet Letter, chapters 5-7 for discussion on Thursday and reading quiz on Friday

AGENDA 11/7

Read Chapter 1, "The Prison-Door," of The Scarlet Letter aloud
Supports for reading The Scarlet Letter:
Free audiobook podcast from iTunes
The Scarlet Letter: No Fear edition, which gives a "modern text" side-by-side with the original text
Vocabulary from chapters 1-12

HW: Bring sources back to class EVERY DAY. We'll be writing the first half of this paper in class! Read The Scarlet Letter, chapters 2-4 for homework and be prepared to discuss/ask/answer questions.

AGENDA 11/4

Textbook room for The Scarlet Letter
Read and discuss The Two Bobbies; demonstrate how to turn SOAPSTone + LAD notes into body paragraphs using The Two Bobbies

HW: Source packet, working thesis paragraphs, and working bibliography due Thurs 11/6; typed body paragraphs analyzing first source due Monday 11/10. Sign up for extra help!!!! Or come by Wednesdays at lunch or after school for drop-in help. Timed rhetorical analysis essay #2 on Thursday.

November Extra Help!

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Please use the button below to sign up for extra help with your research papers, timed essays, and more! I look forward to meeting with you!

Note that Wednesdays are left open for drop-in tutoring (including lunchtime help with our Visiting Professors)

IMPORTANT DEADLINES: (to help you schedule extra help wisely!)

11/6 Research source packet, working thesis, and draft of bibliography are due

11/10 Body paragraphs analyzing first source (write in class)

11/16 Draft of introduction paragraph is due (with creative hook)

11/21 Complete first draft due for peer revision

11/24 Complete second draft due for teacher comments (one starred paragraph)

12/1 Self-evaluation of paper using final checklist

12/2 Final research paper and Works Cited due to Turnitin.com