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Friday, December 18

12/18/2020

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Last day to turn in any late or redone assignments. 3:30 p.m. today is the deadline.

DO NOW
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  • ​Daily Check-in
  • Watch this 5 minute video about tone
​Objectives
  • I can analyze impact of specific word choices on tone and purpose 
Agenda
  • Tone and Word Choice (slides)
    • 155 words to describe tone
    • Identifying Tone Practice Quiz
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 203 - Word Choice and Tone (video explicating poem)
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Thursday, Dec 17

12/17/2020

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TOMORROW AT 3:30 is the last time to turn in any redone or late assignment. I will accept no late or redone work after this time.

Do note that I am waiving the requirement to finish the 405 essay. If you do complete it AFTER you finish your 403 essay, it will only match or help your writing unit grade. It can't make it worse.

DO NOW
​​
  • ​Daily Check-in
​Objectives​
  • Get focused. Get some evidence of your learning/proficiency to Mr. Restad
Agenda
  • Finish the following assignments
  • Unit 4 Assignments: 403 Essay Argumentative 
  • Unit 3 Assignments: No Red Ink Assignments (301, 302, 303, 304, 305
    • TODAY ONLY: If you're done with all of these and want to take the grammar exam), check with Mr. Restad)
  • Unit 1 Assignments: (107, 108, 111, 112, 114, 115)
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • FINSISH THE STUFF ABOVE. TODAY! You can do this.
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Tuesday, Dec 15

12/15/2020

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DO NOW​
  • Daily Check-in
​Objectives
  • I understand the difference between explicit and implicit meanings.
  • I can summarize and paraphrase main ideas
Agenda
  • Main Ideas (Slides)
    • Main ideas
    • Paraphrasing
    • Paragraph "tagging"
    • Explicit vs implicit
    • Objective Summaries
  • Main idea practice quiz (optional)
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 202 - Main Ideas
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Monday, Dec 14

12/14/2020

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Last week to turn in any late or redone assignments.

DO NOW
​
  • Retrieval Practice: Writing Process and Grammar
  • Daily Check-in
​Objectives
  • I can identify explicit and implicit meanings of a text using context clues
  • I can summarize and paraphrase main ideas 
  • I can analyze the impact that figurative language
  • I can analyze impact of specific word choice on tone and purpose
Agenda
  • Unit Goals and Reading Strategies (slides, video)
  • Question: What makes a well-lived life?
  • Remember, your review essay (#405) is due Friday.
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom
  • 201 - Word Choice and Language Pretest
  • Finish! 403 - Argumentative Essay 
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Friday, Dec 4

12/4/2020

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DO NOW​
  • Daily Check-in
​Objectives
  • I can develop claims and supply reasoning and relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations of ideas
  • I can clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence
  • I can write in a formal style
  • I can provide a sufficient and relevant introduction and  concluding statement
  • I can plan and revise my work for publication
Agenda
  • Writing Process Reflection (complete this AFTER you finish your Assignment #403)
  • Discuss assignment 405
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • 404 - Writing process Reflection
  • 405 - Argumentative Essay: Review
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Thursday, Dec 3

12/3/2020

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​DO NOW​
  • Retrievals Practice: Writing Reflection 
  • ​Daily Check-in
​Objectives
  • I can revise, edit, and rewrite drafts to produce clear and coherent grade-appropriate writing
Agenda
  • Writing Process: Editing (Slides)
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • Editing and completing our final draft of argument essay 403
  • TURN IN FINAL DRAFT OF 403 ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY tomorrow (Friday, Dec 4)

HOMEWORK!
For tomorrow, have something you’ve read, seen, listened to recently that you can review
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Albums
  • Plays
  • Art shows
  • Books
OR an issue you want to write a persuasive essay about (that is NARROW! e.g. not "health care" but rather, "America's fascination with energy drink")
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Tuesday, Dec 1

12/1/2020

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DO NOW​
  • ​Daily Check-in
​Objectives
  • I can revise, edit, and rewrite drafts to produce clear and coherent grade-appropriate writing
Agenda
  • Writing Process: Revision (Slides)
  • Revision and editing checklist
  • Revision Example 
Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.
  • Revise draft for 403 - Argumentative Essay 
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