Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Extra-Credit

Today, as we discussed yesterday, should be used to get caught up on any work that you are missing. These include: yesterday's quiz, Ch. 16 "Out" questions, worksheet #6, quick write #6.

There are also 2 extra-credit opportunities for those who want it. One is the crossword puzzle, and the other is listed below.

If you would like the extra-credit you must copy the entire sentence:

Directions: Circle the correct verb in the sentences below. (extra-credit for each correct answer)
 1. Each of the girls (look-looks) good on skis.
2. Everybody (was-were) asked to remain quiet.
3. Neither of the men (is-are) here yet.
4. (Is-Are) each of the girls ready to leave?
5. Several of the sheep (is-are) sick.
6. Some members of the faculty (is-are) present.
7. Nobody in the class (has-have) the answer.
8. Each of the girls (observe-observes) all the regulations.
9. All of the milk (is-are) gone.
10. Most of the seats (was-were) taken.
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11. Margo and her parents (visit-visits) each other often.
12. Either the cups or the glasses (are-is) in the dishwasher.
13. Vern and Fred (need-needs) a ride to work.
14. There (is-are) a dog, a cat, and a bird in the garage.
15. Neither Matt nor his brothers (was-were) at the party.
16. Here into the main ring of the circus (come-comes) the trained elephants.
17. Either the workers or the boss (deliver-delivers) the merchandise.
18. The committee (work-works) hard for better schools.
19. There (is-are) many things to do before the holidays.
20. The jury (was-were) polled for their verdicts.
21. Here (is-are) the nails you need for the projects.
22. Either Joyce or Ellen (was-were) here.
23. The United States (is-are) a country of contrast.
24. A magazine and a book (was-were) lying on the floor.
25. The family (is-are) occupied with their individual problems.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Quick Write #6 (first qw score of quarter 2---(remember they count in the essay portion of your grade)

First--Read pages 209-214 so you can answer any remaining worksheet questions if you have not!!!---Note: worksheet #6 is due today---please use your calendar!!

QW #6 topic: How do style and content contribute to power or beauty in Ch. 12 "Savior"?.





  • Identify at least one stylistic choice: (characterization, conflict, setting, symbolism, etc) and how it contributes to the power or beauty of Ch. 12 "Savior"
  • Identify at least one content choice: (characterization, conflict, setting, symbolism, etc) and how it contributes to the power or beauty of Ch. 12 "Savior"
Brainstorming; (in class we will complete the chart--see example on the back of worksheet #6)


Style
example
How does it add power or beauty?



















Content
example
How does it add power or beauty?

















Sample outline: (I will write this on the board during class today)





Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Finishing Ch. 12 reading/questions and the quiz....


Directions: On the slip of paper I handed you today, write the following 3 sentences and fill in with the correct vocabulary words (below) from Ch. 6--I will collect them in 5 minutes--Go!

Vocab practice (10 pts.)
1. Elijah Muhammad said Malcolm had a __________ around him in prison and therefore his faith wasn't tested yet.
2. If you want to ___________ your enrollment to the spring semester, you need to mark it on your application.
3. Malcolm describes how he and his brother Wilfred performed their morning ________________ before they prayed each day.
                                                    ablutions    hedge    defer

Agenda for the rest of class:
*First, we will read an excerpt from Ch. 12: page 205 ("Today when...) to page 208 ("...Michigan").
*Second, you will work on the rest of the questions for Ch. 12/worksheet #6 (see help below)
*Third, watch the movie

*YOU DO NOT NEED TO TURN IN WORKSHEET #6 UNTIL YOU COMPLETE QUICK WRITE #6 (TOMORROW WE WILL WORK ON IT)---USE YOUR NOVEMBER CALENDAR

Worksheet #6 Help:
1. 195-96
2.196
3.196
4.197-98
5.199
6. 203
7. 204-206
8. 207
9. 209-210
10. 211-12

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Today's work and the week ahead...please make the following calendar updates

1. Today, begin reading at the bottom of page 199 (where we left off on Friday?). We will continue reading the chapter and stop at the bottom of page 203 as a class.
2. Next, you can read on when needed and attempt to answer as many questions as you can on worksheet #6.
3. We will watch the movie tomorrow. There is no quiz this week.

Worksheet #6 Help:
1. 195-96
2.196
3.196
4.197-98
5.199
6. 203
7. 204-206
8. 207
9. 209-210
10. 211-12


Friday, November 9, 2018

Ch.12 "Savior" (Worksheet #6)

Please copy the following notes at the top of your worksheet: *Do not need "RACE"--please restate and explain when needed. WE WILL NOT RE-READ THIS ON TUESDAY!!
*defer--to delay or put off to a later date
*ablution--the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
*hedge--a means of protection or defense; a boundary to protect
***Today we will begin reading Ch. 12 pages 195-199--and begin worksheet #6 (it was available for download combined with worksheet #5). Remember worksheet #6 QW #6 will be the first assignments of your Q2 grade.

We will begin worksheet #6 questions. Here is some help:
1. 195-96
2.196
3.196
4.197-98
5.199

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Last day of Quarter 1! No Exceptions!

Assignments for Q1 that can still be turned in:
Ch. 8 Questions (27 pts.)
Ch. 9 Questions (20 pts.)
Ch. 10 Questions (20 pts.)
Quick Write #4 (8pts.)
Quick Write #5 (8 pts.)
Worksheet #4 (20 pts.)
Worksheet #5 (30 pts.)
****College Essay (100 pts.) ***** (THIS IS OUR ONLY ESSAY SO I WOULD TURN IN SOMETHING)
DBA #1 (20 points)
**IF YOU ARE DONE WITH EVERYTHING, THERE IS A CROSSWORD PUZZLE AVAILABLE FOR EXTRA-CREDIT.
*PLEASE REMAIN QUIET FOR THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO READ/CONCENTRATE!

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Today we will be working on DBA #1:

1. Today we will work on the DBA #1--Please try your best to answer multiple choice questions 1-20. The score will count as an in-class work grade. Consider it preparation for our mid-term in January (DBA #2) in which you will receive your actual score as an assessment grade. #21-23 should be left blank--this is where I put the score for your college essay. If you did not do one, you only have until Thursday by 3:00 pm as it is the end of quarter 1!!
2. If you happen to finish early, work on QW #5 from Monday (Malcolm's development in Ch. 11)
or finish worksheet #5---again Thursday 11/8 is the last day to turn in any assignments for a grade!!!

**Tomorrow we will continue with this assessment and those who are finished can work on missed assignments or extra-credit--YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO REMAIN QUIET THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL WORKING!!!

Monday, November 5, 2018

Quick Write #5: Aim to finish this today in class

Quick Write Topic #5:  Analyze how events in chapter 11 (pages 172-194) demonstrate Malcolm X’s development.
In your Quick Write you should: (I HAVE ADDED ON EXTRA NOTES IN RED IF YOU WANT TO ADD THEM ON)
  • Describe Malcolm X’s development at this point in the text ----WHAT HAS CHANGED ABOUT HIS CHARACTER/WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT HIS CHARACTER
  • Identify significant events in chapter 11 that demonstrate Malcolm X’s development (e.g., beginning to pray, writing letters, acquiring “a homemade education”, joining the prison debating activity, and recruiting for Mr. Muhammad).
  • Analyze how these significant events in chapter 11 demonstrate Malcolm X’s development (CONNECT HOW THE EVENT SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT IN HIS CHARACTER)
  • THINK ABOUT DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION/STEAL INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION IN YOUR BRAINSTORM

Event in Malcolm’s Life (Ch. 11 ONLY)
How it changed his character
Textual Evidence
Malcom tries to kneel/pray


Malcolm acquires a "homemade education" in prison using the dictionary


Malcolm becomes a Muslim and begins recruiting for The Nation of Islam

Malcolm will not talk to his brother Reginald

Malcolm joins the prison debate team/learns how history has been "whitened"

realizes how difficult it is to admit his guilt













pg. 173

Quick Write Help:
T—In The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told by Alex Haley, Malcolm develops over the course of Chapter 11. 
R-This is mainly because......(basic summary only--no textual evidence yet)
E—(Event #1/explain/connect what we learned about his character)
E—(Event #2/explain/connect what we learned about his character)
E*--if needed a 3rd event
S—As you can see, in Ch. 11 many important changes are seen in Malcolm's character.



Friday, November 2, 2018

Continue worksheet #5

  • Copy the following notes down in your "Reading and Writing Strategies" Section
MLA style uses in-text citations to give credit to authors when paraphrasing or quoting their ideas. In-text citations include two parts: (1) the lead-in or signal phrase and (2) the parenthetical citation (THE PARENTHESIS THAT INDICATE WHERE THE words you took from the text came from).

Signal Phrase:  a phrase, clause, or even sentence which leads into a quotation or statistic.  These generally include the speaker/author’s name and some justification for using him or her as an expert in this context; it may also help establish the context for the quotation. (if the name is excluded it goes in the parenthesis)
           As the author has noted, “…” (Haley 15).
“…” writes Alex Haley, “…” (15).
Malcolm X claims that,  “…” (Haley 12).

Signal phrases are important when integrating sources into your own writing. When left out, students are sometimes accused of plagiarism because it is not clear where a paraphrase has begun.

(You will receive a handout with some signal phrases)
  • WE will read from page 185 "Two other areas of experience..." to the top of page 189 "has enslaved the world."
  • You will continue to read at this point from "When my brother Reginald visited..." to the end of the chapter on page 194. 
  • You will then have the rest of the time to work on your questions or the extra-credit. (You can only have the extra-credit if you finish)
  • movie?
Notes adapted from: 
https://uca.edu/writingcenter/mla-basics/mla-in-text-citations/
http://department.monm.edu/english/mew/signal_phrases.htm