Today's Agenda:

Read pages 18-23
Take the quiz
Download and start: Malcolm X Worksheet #2
Answer Question #2 only

Due Today: Completed Questions for Worksheet #1 and Quick Write #1----BY THE END OF CLASS

Help on the Quick Write: See the link on the left side of the page for thesis information
Thesis--pretty much the most important part--if it doesn't make sense to you, it won't to me either. Understand what it is you are proving before you try to prove anything!
Reason
Evidence/explain
Evidence/explain
E*vidence/explain
Summarize

Quick Write #1: How does the author make his points clear, convincing, and engaging in the beginning of the text (how does he make it interesting, clear, and believable)?  Think about:

• The way the first events of the text are laid out---What are they?
• The repetition of words, phrases or events--do you see any patterns?
• Diction (author’s word choice)--any words/phrases that get your attention?

PLEASE DON'T TRY TO "MAKE IT UP AS YOU GO": Brainstorm or write down some ideas you will be writing about--look at your questions for help!

We are going to get some ideas down before you start!

I have provided what I call a "skeleton" for you to fill in or follow and modify if you need an extra support:

    In the first few pages of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told by Alex Haley, the author makes his points clear, convincing, and engaging by___________________________________. This is important because it _______________________________________________________.

   The author begins the text with the description of  _________________________________. On page _________ he gives us the following information about his life stating, _______________. This makes the text engaging because_____________________.

    Another example of how his message is clear is by repeating information about  _____________ When the author states, __________ on page ______, this makes the text engaging to the reader because_________________________. 

  The author uses the first few pages of the book to get the reader interested and make his points clear by _____________________________.

Please read the directions for today's work FULLY before beginning anything--PLEASE START AS SOON AS YOU COME IN

1. First, read the article "The N-word...it just..." independently.

2. With a partner, discuss the following questions and draft out some answers (1 group member will write them down--no need for RACE just restate and answer, possibly giving reference to the text when needed):

• What are your initial reactions to this article?
• Do you agree or disagree with his line of thinking?
• Are his feelings justified?
• Who are possible audiences for this?
• What possible purpose could he have in writing this (for each audience)?
• If he were here today, what questions would you ask him about his opinion?
• What elements of persuasion does he use (if any)? Do you think this is more informative than persuasive? Why?

3. When you are finished, go back to the "Foreword" from yesterday (the questions are still on the blog from yesterday and make sure you have at least questions #1-8 on pg. xv

REMEMBER THE DRAFT OF THE COLLEGE ESSAY IS DUE TOMORROW!! IT WILL BE A WORK IN PROGRESS!! IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FINISHED!!!

Today we will....

1. Read the next college essay "Loss of a Father" together as a class (class copy--please don't keep it, but you may highlight or underline if you like)
2. Work with a partner to repeat yesterday's procedure for "Swimming":

• Answer the text-based questions #1-4 on the back on a separate sheet of paper using the RACE strategy
• Add on this question as #5--What are 2 character traits the author wants you to realize about him/her? Give textual evidence to support your answer.
• One copy with both names is fine if you like

3. Brainstorm/begin drafting the college essay

4. Rough draft due on Monday 9/14 

Sample essays

essays that work

Welcome Class of 2016!

Welcome Seniors!
By the end of the day you should:

Know where we turn in homework
Know where the link to the quiz page and drop box are
Know my email/class web page address
Know how your grade is calculated

By Tuesday: Have your classroom materials

College/job interview questions

Before we get started with our reading (finishing the foreword), take a minute and write down IN YOUR NOTES, some answers to the following questions that a college/scholarship committee, or employer might ask you:

College/Scholarship Interview Questions: 
  What three adjectives best describe you?
 What are your strengths and weaknesses?
 What activities do you find most rewarding?
 What is your favorite book and why?
 What do you want to do after graduating from college?
  What do you expect to be doing ten years from now?
 Why do you want to attend our college?
  What can you contribute to our college campus?

 Job Interview Questions:
  What three adjectives best describe you?
 What are your strengths and weaknesses?
 What activities do you find most rewarding?
 What have you learned in your high school academics that is the most significant to your life?
 What do you expect to be doing ten years from now?
 Why do you want to work here? (whatever job you want)
 What can you contribute to workplace environment?
 Why should we hire you?