DO NOW​

• Retrieval Practice: Thesis and Innovation
• Daily Check-in

​Objectives

• I can plan and outline an essay​

Agenda

• "What is your thesis?" question in GC
• Argument essay structure
• Planning and Outlining (Slides)

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 402 - Planning and outlining

DO NOW

• Retrieval Practice: The Writing Process
• Daily Check-in

Unit Goals
I can write a coherent argument on a specific/relevant topic in response to a prompt

1. I can develop claims and supply reasoning and relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations of ideas
2. I can clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence
3. I can provide a sufficient and relevant introduction and  concluding statement
4. I can write in a formal style

Learning Goal

• I can develop claims (and a thesis) and supply reasoning and relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations of ideas.

Agenda

• Test Retake Process (and if you weren't able to take the test yesterday, please contact Mr. Restad directly to schedule a time to make it up.)
• The Final Grammar Quiz (Grammar Quiz: Mastery)... maybe
  • Break
• Invention! Generating ideas and support for writing and thinking.
  • Invention Practice (in Google Classroom)
• What is a thesis? (Slides, Video Lecture)

​​Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 401 - Invention and Thesis 

DO NOW

• Retrieval Practice: Test Prep
• Daily Check-in

Learning Goal. I can recognize and use the following...

•  Clauses and sentence types: IND vs DEP; simple, compound, complex
•  Independent Clauses:  Coordinating conjunctions
•  Introductory Clauses:  Dependent clauses and subordinating conjunctions
• Nonessential phrases: Remove elements to see if sentence meaning changes
• Coordinate adjectives:  Flip those adjectives, add AND
•  Lists: Parallel structure
•  Colons and semicolons: THAMOs
•  Quotations and punctuation

Agenda

• 307 - Grammar Exam A

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 400 - Argument Writing Module 1

DO NOW

• Daily Check-in

​Objectives: Continue working to proficiency with the following grammar concepts.

• Clauses and sentence types
  IND vs DEP; simple, compound, complex
  Independent Clauses
  Coordinating conjunctions
  Introductory Clauses
  Dependent clauses and subordinating conjunctions
  Nonessential phrases
  Remove elements to see if sentence meaning changes
  Coordinate adjectives
  Flip those adjectives, add AND
  Lists
  Parallel structure
  Colons and semicolons
  THAMOs
  Quotations and punctuation

Agenda

• Cold Recall
• Review Quiz 304B
• Study!
• 307 - Grammar Review Quiz B
• Test tomorrow!

DO NOW

• Review your quiz 303B from yesterday. Try to be able and explain why your responses are right or wrong.
• Daily Check-in
• Look up an inspirational/favorite quote to use later.

​Objectives

• I can introduce quotations with signal phrases and colons)

Agenda

• Semicolon vs Colon video
• Prompted recall (grammar recall in Google Classroom)
• Applying Knowledge (Grammar Quiz 304B in classroom)
• Punctuating Quotations (Slides)

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 305 - Punctuating Quotations
• 306 - Grammar Review Quiz (do this sometime next week to practice!)

DO NOW

• Retrieval Practice: Parallel Structure and Lists
• Daily Check-in

​Objectives

• I can identify conjunctive adverbs
• I can correctly use a semicolon to connect two sentences
• I can explain the difference between dashes, commas, and parentheses

Agenda

• Applying Knowledge (Quiz 303B in classroom)
• Semicolons and conjunctive Adverbs (Slides, Video)

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 304 - Colons, Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Hey Folks! So my wife is feeling quite ill today and due to our babysitter having the ol' Covid, I've got to take care of my daughter. So, you're on your own today! Watch the linked videos AND TAKE NOTES. Then, work on the NoRedInk Assignment "Punctuating Lists and Parallel Structure."

Daily Check-in

Be ready for a quiz on Thursday covering the following:

• Independent, Dependent Clauses
• Simple, Complex, Compound sentences
• Sentence Introductions
• Nonessential phrases
• Coordinate Adjectives
• Lists

​Objectives

• I can identify and punctuate lists (Slides, Video)
• I can identify parallel structure (Video)
• I can introduce a list or clarification with a colon. (Video)

As you're watching take notes and write down any questions you want me to clarify on Thursday.


Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• 303 - Punctuating Lists and Parallel Structure (NoRedInk)

DO NOW

• Retrieval Practice: Nonessential phrases
• Daily Check-in​

​Objectives

• Applying Knowledge (301C, 302B in Google Classroom)
• CATCH UP!
• Reflect and review

Agenda

• Review Unit 1 Final Assessment responses
• Two 25 minute work sessions to catch up on any missing assignments.

NOTE!
December 23rd is the last day I'll accepts any late or missing work! That's less than two months away...