Schedule for the end of the year- YAY!

Taming of the Shrew  and end of the semester schedule:

May 1-2
1. Read through the "Reading Shakespeare" Handout: Reading Shakespeare Tips
2. Read and take notes on Shakespeare PowerPoint: Shakespeare Power Point
3. Watch 10 Things I Hate about You

Wednesday/Thursday, May 3rd/4th:
                              Read the Induction in class.
                               Work on discussion questions
Friday, May 5th: Have read Act 1 for class
                           Discussion questions in class
Monday, May 8th: Have read Act 2 for class
                               Discussion questions in class
Tuesday, May 9th : Have read Act 3 for class
                                Discussion questions in class
Wednesday/Thursday, May 10th/11th:
                               Turn in discussion questions from Induction-Act 3.
                               Quiz over Induction-Act 3
Friday, May 12th: Have Act 4 read for class.
Monday, May 15th:  Have Act 5 read for class (play finished)
                                  Turn in discussion questions from acts 4-5
                                  Quiz over acts 4-5
Tuesday, May 16th: Final Review/ Presentations
Wednesday, May 17th: 3rd Hour Final/Presentations
Thursday, May 18th: 2nd Hour Class/ Presentations
Friday, May 19th: 2nd Hour Final/ Presentations

April 25th/26th

Writing Test: Wednesday/Thursday
1. Please review the basic break down of what you will need to exhibit with each type of writing (found below)
2. Go through the scoring guide for EACH type of writing (explanatory, narrative, argumentative). These are found under EOC Links.
3. Review the Quizlet for each type of writing after you have gone over the scoring guide for the coinciding writing type.
4. Review the basic 5 paragraph outline format and make sure that you can replicate it for the test.

3 Possible Writing Types:

Here are the major things you need to represent in each type of writing: 
1. Narrative:
Purpose- Tell a story that has a point/lesson learned
Sequence events
Main point/theme
Present problem.. show resolution
Details/imagery
Transitions
Intro, body, conclusion

2. Explanatory:
Purpose- To explain or inform on an issue/event in a manner that is easy to follow
Set up situation to explain (How and Why)
Topic sentences
Transitions
Obvious organization: chronological, cause/effect, problem/solution
Intro, body, conclusion

3. Argument:
Purpose- To prove a point
Claim
Transitions
Warrants
Evidence
Intro, body, conclusion

KISS:
1. Obvious organization pattern (problem/solution) (cause/effect)
2. " " beginning, middle, end
3. " " transitions
4. Vivid imagery details
5. Mechanics
6. Everything connects

All will utilize a basic 5-paragraph outline format.

April 24th

1. Turn in your Research Paper "Stuff". 
2. 1st Day of EOC Testing is TOMORROW!

MULTIPLE CHOICE SKILLS TEST- TUESDAY 

General EOC TIPS:
1. Read the question and think of the answer before looking at the selections. Your initial answer can lead you to a specific answer selection, or away from others.
2. Many questions are asking "how" something occurs or asking "why" it is happening, or "what" is the result of something basic?
3. Read slowly and use a basic annotation system: M- Main idea, S- Supporting evidence, D- Specific detail.
4. When asked for BEST reason, know that the answer selection will be similar. Look to the big picture... or to the specific.. Zoom in.. or out...  Slow down and read specifically what the question is asking.

EOC SKILLS:
1. Parallelism: Recognize it, and/or assess why it is being used.
2. Central Idea
3. Contextualizing (vocabulary. arguments)
4. Semicolon usage: Separate two independent clauses, or separate larger grouped lists.
5. Comma rules
6. Tone and Mood
7. Imagery usage
8. Setting: How it is developed and why
9. Conclude meaning from evidence
10. Evaluate evidence: strength, content, amount
11. Non-fiction characteristics: (Still will have main ideas, details, evidence
12. Characterization: How and Why?
13. Writing organization evaluation: chronological, thematic
14. Foreshadowing: How and Why?
15. Author purpose.
16. Synonyms and antonyms
17. Summarize
18. Symbolism: What, how, and why
19. Metaphor and simile
20. Theme

TO DO:
1. Review the above list of skills and tips.
2. Review (multiple times!) the 3 Quizlets found under the EOC Links: Terms, Commas, Grammar
3 Come to class with a CHARGED Chromebook tomorrow!

Writing Test: Wednesday/Thursday

Writing Types:

1. Narrative:
Sequence events
Main point/theme
Present problem.. show resolution
Details/imagery
Transitions

2. Explanatory:
Explain something
Set up situation to explain (How and Why)
Topic sentence
Transitions
Obvious organization

3. Argument:
Claim
Transitions
Warrants
Evidence

KISS:
1. Obvious organization pattern (problem/solution) (cause/effect)
2. " " beginning, middle, end
3. " " transitions
4. Vivid imagery details
5. Mechanics
6. Everything connects

All will utilize a basic 5-paragraph outline format.

April 21st: Paper Proofreading and TURN IN INFORMATION

You will be proof reading 2 classmate's papers today. This will be thorough process. You will be writing ON the document, and mark the scoring guide. Once you have had one proof reader thoroughly go through this process. You will have a second classmate go through the same process. 

1. The first read: You will start with the LAST sentence. You will read ONE sentence at a time until you are reach the top of the paper. Yes, you are reading the paper BACKWARDS. In this reading you are ONLY looking for grammatical and spelling errors, and sentence clarity.  Is there subject-verb agreement? Pronoun-antecedent agreement? Sentence mechanics are correct? ACTIVE VOICE? Diction choices accurate? No "YOUS". No "we" or "ours". If you find an error, make a comment in BLUE. Do not fix the error. 

2. The second read: You will start at the TOP of the paper. In this read  you will be looking solely at CONTENT. Does the paper have a CENTRAL ARGUMENT/CLAIM? Is the evidence logical and sufficient to the theme? Is the evidence relevant? Does the entire paper support the requirement of the prompt? Does it sufficiently address the purpose of writing? Is it addressing the paper topic? Mark errors or comments in RED.  Is it an actual argument versus a report?

3. The third read: You will be assessing the SOURCE MATERIAL. Has the primary source been thoroughly examined and addressed in conjunction to the claim? Is there adequate SECONDARY support? Are they adhering to the standards of source materials: Objective, Relevance, Current, Scholarly (Think-Totem Pole of Academia).  Has the source material been introduced? Contextualized? Processed through warrants? Cited correctly? Mark your comments/errors/suggestions in BLACK! 

4. The fourth read: You will start at the TOP of the paper. In this read you will be looking solely at STYLE and STRUCTURE. Is the tone appropriate for the audience and the content addressed. Is the ARGUMENT complete? Topic sentences, warrants, backing? Does the paper present the COUNTERCLAIM effectively? Does each section have a topic sentence that supports the overall claim? Does the paper utilize an obvious structure? Does is utilize active voice?  Do they use effective transitions? Between sentences? Between sections?  DO THEY UTILIZE careful and strategic DICTION and SYNTAX? Mark suggestions and comments in GREEN. 

IMPORTANT-
4. The fifth read: You will be, again, starting at the TOP of the paper. In this read, you will be looking solely at FORMATTING. YOU NEED TO OPEN UP THE PURDUE OWL AND DO A LITERAL CHECK ON ALL COMPONENTS. DO NOT ASSUME! 
MLA- OWL
Has the author appropriately addressed MLA style guide? WORKS CITED PAGE? Colon formatted Title??  Are the parenthetical/in-text citations done correctly? Mark in PURPLE.

DOES THE PAPER LOOK LIKE THE SAMPLE PAPER PROVIDED???  

4. In the sixth, and final, read. You will read through from top to bottom and read for the complete experience. Does the entire paper work together? Any last concerns? Mark in ORANGE. 

TURN IN INFORMATION: 
1. Log on to turnitin.com.  Register with your school email if you haven't created an account yet. 
2.  The class code for your class is.... 
2nd Hour: 13092741  Passcode: bearcats1
3rd Hour: 13092745 Passcode: bearcats1

You need to upload your paper BY 7:35 AM, Monday, April 24th. 

When you come to class on Monday, you will need to have (already in a folder): paper prep handout, outline, handwritten draft, proofed typed draft, and note cards. Do not WAIT until class to get this material together. 

April 20th

1 Practice EOC Test.  We will be using a paper copy of a previous EOC test. Please open the the following answer form: EOC Practice Test Answer Form

2. Because of time, we are switching proof-reading to tomorrow. I will check your drafts today, however.

April 19th

1. Today, you will be reviewing the 2 Quizlets found under "EOC Links". You will be reviewing lit terms and comma practices. Review these multiple times.

2. Read through the Narrative Scoring Guide.  You will need to focus on the 4 score points, and do what I did with the Expository Scoring Guide in class on Monday. You will need a list of the top 7 things you need to focus upon on writing the narrative. Upload your document to Google Classroom with your list.

Your list will be similar to the list I put on the board during class yesterday.

Narrative Writing: Tell a story when you make a point/moral with vivid details. 

These are due by Friday, April 21st.

3. Remember your full typed draft is due tomorrow for class.  Have it printed off when you come to class.

April 19th

The prompt is:
Many people enjoy one season of the year more than the others. Choose the season you enjoy the most. Write an explanatory essay for your teacher expressing clear details about that season, and give reasons why you most enjoy this time. Include facts, details, and precise language as they are appropriate in your writing.

FYI: The first sample is what DESE awarded the highest scores.
1. Quickly look through the scoring guide for an Expository writing.
Keep it open: Expository Scoring Guide STUDY!! 
- Big push is organization and cohesiveness. Does everything tie together? Beginning, middle, and end. Enough facts to explain the controlling idea? Transitions are HUGE here to support the organization.

2. Read through the first sample with the scoring guide. Look carefully at the explanation of the scoring below the writing sample.

Writing Sample: 4+, 4+, 2 BEST EXAMPLE

3. Then, you will need to read through the mid-level example for the same prompt. Read carefully the explanation of the scoring and think about what examples you see between the BEST sample and the Mid-level sample.

Writing Sample: 3+, 3+, 1 MID Level EXAMPLE

4. You will be writing a practice outline for the same prompt. You will mark where you will input transitions, etc.

5. This is the checklist you will see with your test prompt. Think about what components of the scoring guide is implied under each check ✔️