Construct responses to the following post-film questions:
Which characters in the film serve as advocates? Who or what do they advocate for? What persuasive methods do they use to advocate?
Compare themes and conflicts in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, with those depicted in the film.
Connect main ideas in King’s “I Have a Dream” speech with themes, plot, and setting details developed in the film.
Evaluate the authenticity of this film. This is a fictional account of a small town in Mississippi in 1963. Based on what you know about the time period, does this picture give a realistic account of motivations, attitudes and conflicts unique and specific to that era?
In what specific way or ways did prior learning experiences assist you in evaluating the authenticity of this film?
Monday, February 27, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR 4-B ASSIGNED ON 2/24 AND DUE ON 3/1
Text: Independently selected/SAT recommended work of fiction or nonfiction
Task: Formal essay
Topic: Teacher-approved, student-generated essay question
Assessment Criteria: essay Structure, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization
Due date: March 1, 2012
Task: Formal essay
Topic: Teacher-approved, student-generated essay question
Assessment Criteria: essay Structure, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization
Due date: March 1, 2012
Homework for 1-b, 3-b assigned on 2/24 and due on 2/28
Complete post-film advocacy questions listed on the handout you received in class today. If you forgot your copy, the questions are listed below:
Which characters in the film serve as advocates? Who or what do they advocate for? What persuasive methods do they use to advocate?
Compare themes, characters, and conflicts in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, with those depicted in the film.
Connect main ideas in King’s “I Have a Dream” speech with themes, plot, and setting details developed in the film.
Evaluate the authenticity of this film. This is a fictional account of a small town in Mississippi in 1963. Based on what you know about the time period, does this picture give a realistic account of motivations, attitudes and conflicts unique and specific to that era?
In what specific way or ways did prior learning experiences assist you in evaluating the authenticity of this film?
Which characters in the film serve as advocates? Who or what do they advocate for? What persuasive methods do they use to advocate?
Compare themes, characters, and conflicts in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, with those depicted in the film.
Connect main ideas in King’s “I Have a Dream” speech with themes, plot, and setting details developed in the film.
Evaluate the authenticity of this film. This is a fictional account of a small town in Mississippi in 1963. Based on what you know about the time period, does this picture give a realistic account of motivations, attitudes and conflicts unique and specific to that era?
In what specific way or ways did prior learning experiences assist you in evaluating the authenticity of this film?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Homework for 1-b assigned on 2/15 and due on 2/17
Identify the source of all quoted text in the speech, I Have a Dream.List
List five persuasive strategies used by Martin Luther King.
Beside each strategy, provide an example from the speech.
Complete the Gist packet that should have been finished today. It will be collected and graded on Friday.
List five persuasive strategies used by Martin Luther King.
Beside each strategy, provide an example from the speech.
Complete the Gist packet that should have been finished today. It will be collected and graded on Friday.
Homework for 4-b/Assigned on 2/15 and due on 2/23
WRITE LIKE
Think about a BIG issue that you feel strongly about. Write a one-page speech that employees FIVE of the PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Be prepared to read your speech aloud to your small group on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Some persuasive strategies we identified today include:
repetition of a word or phrase (Reread speech for examples. The speech is in your orange text.)
emotional language/sensory language--language that appeals to the senses and emotions
figurative language--similes/metaphors/personification
reference to song lyrics that support argument/position
reference to historic documents that support argument/postion
shout out to groups/demographics in an effort to personalilze the issue
Think about a BIG issue that you feel strongly about. Write a one-page speech that employees FIVE of the PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Be prepared to read your speech aloud to your small group on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Some persuasive strategies we identified today include:
repetition of a word or phrase (Reread speech for examples. The speech is in your orange text.)
emotional language/sensory language--language that appeals to the senses and emotions
figurative language--similes/metaphors/personification
reference to song lyrics that support argument/position
reference to historic documents that support argument/postion
shout out to groups/demographics in an effort to personalilze the issue
Homework for 3-b assigned on 2/15 and due on 2/17
WRITE LIKE
Think about a BIG issue that you feel strongly about. Write a one-page speech that employees THREE of the PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Be prepared to read your speech aloud to your small group on Thursday. Each group will determine which is the most effective speech and these will be delivered to the whole class on Thursday.
Some persuasive strategies we identified today include:
repetition of word or phrase
emotional language/sensory language--language that appeals to the senses
figurative language--similes/metaphors/personification
reference to song lyrics that support argument/position
reference to historic documents that support argument/postion
Think about a BIG issue that you feel strongly about. Write a one-page speech that employees THREE of the PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Be prepared to read your speech aloud to your small group on Thursday. Each group will determine which is the most effective speech and these will be delivered to the whole class on Thursday.
Some persuasive strategies we identified today include:
repetition of word or phrase
emotional language/sensory language--language that appeals to the senses
figurative language--similes/metaphors/personification
reference to song lyrics that support argument/position
reference to historic documents that support argument/postion
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Homework for 2-a, 3-a, and 4-a Assigned on 2/14 2/16
WRITE LIKE
Think about a BIG issue that you feel strongly about. Write a one-page speech that employees THREE of the PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Be prepared to read your speech aloud to your small group on Thursday. Each group will determine which is the most effective speech and these will be delivered to the whole class on Thursday.
Some persuasive strategies we identified today include:
repetition of word or phrase
emotional language/sensory language--language that appeals to the senses
figurative language--similes/metaphors/personification
reference to song lyrics that support argument/position
reference to historic documents that support argument/postion
Think about a BIG issue that you feel strongly about. Write a one-page speech that employees THREE of the PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Be prepared to read your speech aloud to your small group on Thursday. Each group will determine which is the most effective speech and these will be delivered to the whole class on Thursday.
Some persuasive strategies we identified today include:
repetition of word or phrase
emotional language/sensory language--language that appeals to the senses
figurative language--similes/metaphors/personification
reference to song lyrics that support argument/position
reference to historic documents that support argument/postion
Friday, February 10, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR 4-B ASSIGNED ON 2/10 and due on 2/15
Identify persuasive strategies employed by Martin Luther King in each paragraph of his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. You may want to create a legend (key) and use symbols to mark persuasive strategies beside each paragraph. This cuts down on the writing, and it's more fun!
Persuasive strategies to consider:
Emotional appeal
Use of figurative language that appeals to the senses
Repetition
Presenting reasons why position is credible
Presenting evidence to support position
Persuasive strategies to consider:
Emotional appeal
Use of figurative language that appeals to the senses
Repetition
Presenting reasons why position is credible
Presenting evidence to support position
Homework for 1-b and 3-b assigned on 2/10 and due on 2/15
Homework for 2-a, 3-a, and 4-a assigned on 2/9 and due on 2/11
Complete the Getting the Gist Worksheet (Sections A-E) for "I Have a Dream>"
The questions for each section are as follows:
What is the section about?
What are some of the major issues/ideas addressed in this section?
What types of persuasive strategies does the speaker use to command attention, deliver his message, and SELL his ideas?
The most significant line of text is....
Complete the Getting the Gist Worksheet (Sections A-E) for "I Have a Dream>"
The questions for each section are as follows:
What is the section about?
What are some of the major issues/ideas addressed in this section?
What types of persuasive strategies does the speaker use to command attention, deliver his message, and SELL his ideas?
The most significant line of text is....
Homework for 2-a, 3-a, and 4-a assigned on 2/9 and due on 2/11
Complete the Getting the Gist Worksheet (Sections A-E) for "I Have a Dream>"
The questions for each section are as follows:
What is the section about?
What are some of the major issues/ideas addressed in this section?
What types of persuasive strategies does the speaker use to command attention, deliver his message, and SELL his ideas?
The most significant line of text is....
It is significant because...
The questions for each section are as follows:
What is the section about?
What are some of the major issues/ideas addressed in this section?
What types of persuasive strategies does the speaker use to command attention, deliver his message, and SELL his ideas?
The most significant line of text is....
It is significant because...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Homework for 2-a, 3-a, and 4-a Assigned on 2/7 and due on 2/9
Compose a letter written by Dr. Martin Luther King and addressed to Atticus Finch.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Your letter must follow a friendly letter format.
• Your letter must include a minimum of two paragraphs.
• Your letter must connect ideas and values specific to the novel with ideals and values dear to Dr. King.
Today, we viewed two biographical video clips specific to the life of Dr. King. We evaluated professional achievements, methods of advocacy, risks of advocacy, and posthumous influences inspired by Dr. King' advocacy. Today's lesson prepared you for tonight's homework.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many students have not turned in their revised rough draft. You received the structural elements revision checklist. Please use this to revise your draft and return it to me no later than Thursday, Feb. 9.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Your letter must follow a friendly letter format.
• Your letter must include a minimum of two paragraphs.
• Your letter must connect ideas and values specific to the novel with ideals and values dear to Dr. King.
Today, we viewed two biographical video clips specific to the life of Dr. King. We evaluated professional achievements, methods of advocacy, risks of advocacy, and posthumous influences inspired by Dr. King' advocacy. Today's lesson prepared you for tonight's homework.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many students have not turned in their revised rough draft. You received the structural elements revision checklist. Please use this to revise your draft and return it to me no later than Thursday, Feb. 9.
Monday, February 6, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR 4-B ASSIGNED ON 2/1 AND DUE ON 2/8
The final copy of your influence essay is due in class on Wednesday. All final copies must be typed.
MLK Dream Speech/Read each section of the speech and determine the main theme/ controlling idea of each section.
Continue with your independent reading (SAT books/Literature Circles) Your brochures are due on the 29th of February.
MLK Dream Speech/Read each section of the speech and determine the main theme/ controlling idea of each section.
Continue with your independent reading (SAT books/Literature Circles) Your brochures are due on the 29th of February.
Homework for 1-b, 3-b assigned on 2/6 and due on 2/10
Students received their rough drafts back today. (Influence Essay)
They will use the structural elements checklist they received in class today to revise these drafts. All typewritten final copies are due in class on Friday, Feb. 10.
They will use the structural elements checklist they received in class today to revise these drafts. All typewritten final copies are due in class on Friday, Feb. 10.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Homework for 1-b, 3-b, and 4-b assigned on 1/31 and due on 2/2
Atticus wanted to change a judicial system that was poisoned by racial prejudice.
What do you want to change in the world, your community, or this school? List 10 changes you would like to make.
EXAMPLE: Use specific language. DO NOT LIST, “school lunches.” LIST THE SPECIFIC CHANGE: I would like to change the school lunch menu to incorporate a wider variety of healthy food choices.
What do you want to change in the world, your community, or this school? List 10 changes you would like to make.
EXAMPLE: Use specific language. DO NOT LIST, “school lunches.” LIST THE SPECIFIC CHANGE: I would like to change the school lunch menu to incorporate a wider variety of healthy food choices.
Homework for 2-a, 3-a, and 4-a assigned on 2/1 and due on 2/3
HOMEWORK
SECOND DRAFT--TKM INFLUENCE ESSAY
Take your checklist and your first draft home with you.
Revise your essay to include ALL required structural elements noted on your checklist.
Bring your revised essay, your first draft, and your checklist to class with you on Friday.
Your revised draft will receive an assessment grade for essay structure.
The required structuraL elements are listed below. This is the checklist we reviewed in class today.
PEER REVIEW-ESSAY STRUCTURE--REQUIRED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
Intro Paragraph:
• Hook—Influence quote or definition of influence
• Thesis Statement: In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, _____ influences ___ in several different ways.
• Three subtopics: Three specific influences that will support your thesis.
• Closing Sentence: ____ comes of age in this novel, and as _______ matures, ___ is influenced by ____ words and actions.
Body Paragraph 1
• Subtopic sentence
• Text support —For example….
• Explanation—These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.)
• Text support—Another instance occurs when….
• Explanation-- These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.
• Closing sentence—Identifies the effect of the influence on the character.
Body Paragraph 2
• Subtopic sentence
• Text support —For example….
• Explanation—These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.)
• Text support—Another instance occurs when….
• Explanation-- These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.
• Closing sentence—Identifies the effect of the influence on the character.
Body Paragraph 3
• Subtopic sentence
• Text support —For example….
• Explanation—These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.)
• Text support—Another instance occurs when….
• Explanation-- These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.
• Closing sentence—Identifies the effect of the influence on the character.
Closing Paragraph
• Restate thesis
• Restate subtopics
• Write three to five sentences that extend or further develop how these characters are changed as a result of the influences you have explained.
SECOND DRAFT--TKM INFLUENCE ESSAY
Take your checklist and your first draft home with you.
Revise your essay to include ALL required structural elements noted on your checklist.
Bring your revised essay, your first draft, and your checklist to class with you on Friday.
Your revised draft will receive an assessment grade for essay structure.
The required structuraL elements are listed below. This is the checklist we reviewed in class today.
PEER REVIEW-ESSAY STRUCTURE--REQUIRED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
Intro Paragraph:
• Hook—Influence quote or definition of influence
• Thesis Statement: In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, _____ influences ___ in several different ways.
• Three subtopics: Three specific influences that will support your thesis.
• Closing Sentence: ____ comes of age in this novel, and as _______ matures, ___ is influenced by ____ words and actions.
Body Paragraph 1
• Subtopic sentence
• Text support —For example….
• Explanation—These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.)
• Text support—Another instance occurs when….
• Explanation-- These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.
• Closing sentence—Identifies the effect of the influence on the character.
Body Paragraph 2
• Subtopic sentence
• Text support —For example….
• Explanation—These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.)
• Text support—Another instance occurs when….
• Explanation-- These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.
• Closing sentence—Identifies the effect of the influence on the character.
Body Paragraph 3
• Subtopic sentence
• Text support —For example….
• Explanation—These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.)
• Text support—Another instance occurs when….
• Explanation-- These words clearly show… or these actions clearly indicate…. (See writing seed)
• Your explanation must connect your example to the inference you make in your subtopic.
• Closing sentence—Identifies the effect of the influence on the character.
Closing Paragraph
• Restate thesis
• Restate subtopics
• Write three to five sentences that extend or further develop how these characters are changed as a result of the influences you have explained.
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