Last Assignments for Quarter 3....last day to turn any of this work in is Friday 4/7!!!

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8. Questions for "Everyday Use"
9. Reading Quiz "Everyday Use"
10. Quick Write "Everyday Use"
11. Colon practice worksheet (today in class)
12. Questions for "In Search of Our Mother's Gardens" (begin today/Monday 4/3)

Today we will:

1. Finish reading "Everyday Use" beginning on page 507 (where we left off)
2.Take a short reading quiz on the Quiz page (you may use the book and your notes)
3. When you finish your quiz:
Add more character information onto yesterday's chart (if  you were not here check the post)
4. Begin/continue working on the worksheet questions for "Everyday Use"

Today you should continue your work completing any assignments that you haven't finished yet.

Check the list on yesterday's post to make sure you have completed everything---next week we will begin something new (I know you are sooooo excited---yay!!)

Here is some help on the Quick Write:

T--(TAG) (Thesis--you can reword the quote if you want...your answer to the question)
R--Reason you believe the statement to be true
E--Evidence #1 from the passage/EXPLAIN HOW THE EVIDENCE PROVES YOUR THESIS!
E--Evidence #2  from the passage/EXPLAIN HOW THE EVIDENCE PROVES YOUR THESIS!
E*--Evidence #3  from the passage/EXPLAIN HOW THE EVIDENCE PROVES YOUR THESIS!
S--Summarizing statement

T-"A Brother's Murder"
A-Brent Staples
G-essay

Today we will: Begin the worksheet for "A Brother's Murder" by Brent Staples (we will continue working on it through tomorrow's class--no more new assignments this week)

We will begin working on the worksheet for "A Brother's Murder"

There is a worksheet download available here if you want to type your answers out: Click here
(this worksheet will be due by the end of class tomorrow--if you are absent tomorrow or simply do not finish in class, you will be responsible for finishing it on your own time)

*I would prefer you pair up and work with a partner in this assignment. This means discuss your answers and come up with a common response--doesn't have to be word-for-word.

Example from class today---The "Running for His Life" Essay Questions are due no later than 3/24--We are done working on it in class! (not period 2)

In my absence you will take the reading quiz and begin the essay assignment for "Running for His Life"

*At this point you should be finished with the Quick Write (Friday's assignment if you were absent). If not, finish that first.

Today we will begin with:
1. Taking the reading assessment on the quiz page--you may use the article (and your chart if you wish)
2.Begin with the "essay" assignment on the back that is due on Wednesday 3/23 (you will have some time in class to work on it tomorrow--about 20-25 minutes)
****Must use the full RACE strategy for full-credit!!! Otherwise you will lose points (aim for at least 3-4 sentence paragraph)
****YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY TO WORK ON THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT--IT IS DUE WHEN YOU COME IN ON WEDNESDAY--WORK ON IT OUT OF CLASS!!!!!***************
*********TAKE YOUR TIME AND THINK ABOUT YOUR ANSWERS--THEY AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE EASY--THIS IS THE END OF 12TH GRADE!******

We will do an example in class together!

Last Day for the Research Paper!!!!!

Today: You must finish the entire research portfolio and turn it in!

1. Use your checklist to make sure everything you want graded is in the folder—The final draft and Works Cited should printed and placed in the folder—or—a slip with where they are—drop box/email.

2. Make sure you are editing it yourself line by line. Look at your assignment sheet/self-edit rubric to check everything (MLA heading etc., 5 sources used)

3. If you are finished, and want extra credit:

*There are notes to copy/complete on yesterday’s post: place it in your folder (5 points)

*There is an additional worksheet I have on paraphrasing you can complete and place in the folder (5 points)

Copy down the following on a lined sheet of paper leaving blanks--put it in your folder for 5 points extra credit!!

1. The hardest part about the research paper was __________________.
2. The easiest thing about the research paper was _________________.
3. I learned how to ___________________________( or better) while doing this project.
4. I still feel I have trouble with ________________________________.
5. If I had a guess, my grade on the paper would be ________________. This is because _______________________.
6. I feel (confident/not confident) that I can write a college paper at this point. (choose 1)
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Today you should (in this order):
1. Finish your rough draft if you have not
2. Complete your peer/self-editing sheet
3. Have me sign your sheet for your draft (give you my edits)
4. Begin your final draft (which is due by the end of class TOMORROW!)
5. Print out the final draft/Works Cited page

Today's Work:

Today you should continue drafting your research paper. By the end of today's class, you should have a minimum of the following completed: Your intro, 2-4 body paragraphs (possibly the counterclaim)

Video help on the introduction if you need it: Click here
Video help for the body paragraphs if you need it: Click here
(Here is a screen shot from this video--helpful!!)

Video help for the the conclusion: Click here

DON'T FORGET TO USE TOPIC SENTENCES AND TRANSITIONS between paragraphs!



***The last day to complete the rough draft for full-credit (I will read it and sign your sheet) is the end of class Wednesday 3/8!! If you are not here, it will need to be sent via email.********

I am posting an example of a counterclaim and rebuttal paragraph below for your reference.(does not need to be 2 separate paragraphs--adding textual evidence for the counterclaim is optional--rebuttal is mandatory. I also provided a sample conclusion for you to look at. (Remember--these are exemplary papers--way above what is necessary)

Counterclaim example:

Rebuttal example:

Conclusion example:

Today's Agenda:

1. If you are not finished with any of the things on the list below, today is the last day you can get full-credit for them. ON TOP OF THAT--you will behind on Monday when EVERYONE will begin typing the paper.
2. For those of you who are ready to begin drafting--I will give you some last minute notes on the purpose of your paper. You can also make your heading and begin--here is a remind of what it should look like on page 1:

The following items should be finished by the end of class on Friday 3/3