Tuesday, March 13
Discuss HW Reading (“Aria” ARC#1 & WIC #1)
Read and discuss “Grant and Lee” (pp. 405-408)
Introduce Compare & Contrast essay assignment and rubrics
HW: Generate, discuss and finalize compare/contrast essay topics
- draft an outline with thesis and bases for comparison/contrast
Thursday, March 15
Share topic ideas and get feedback; finalize topics
Draft an outline and research plan, if not yet done
In-class Research & Writing Day (Media Center)
HW: Review for vocabulary quiz; continue research.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Weekly Agenda: March 5-8
Tuesday, March 6
New Vocabulary (due next Tuesday)
Trade in-class writings → read and provide critique
Group 4 leads discussion on “Sex, Lies, and Conversation” (pp.436-440)
Reading responses DUE
HW: Watch a local and national news broadcast (ideally on the same evening). Take notes on bases for comparison, and similarities and differences. Write a one-page compare/contrast on content, tone, style, etc. (whatever your bases for comparison).
Thursday, March 8
Share observations, comparisons and contrasts from evening news
Read and discuss “Grant and Lee” (pp. 405-408)
Timed writing: Prompt #10, p.445 (40 mins)
HW: Read “Aria” (handout); answer ARC#1, WIC #1
Complete vocabulary
New Vocabulary (due next Tuesday)
Trade in-class writings → read and provide critique
Group 4 leads discussion on “Sex, Lies, and Conversation” (pp.436-440)
Reading responses DUE
HW: Watch a local and national news broadcast (ideally on the same evening). Take notes on bases for comparison, and similarities and differences. Write a one-page compare/contrast on content, tone, style, etc. (whatever your bases for comparison).
Thursday, March 8
Share observations, comparisons and contrasts from evening news
Read and discuss “Grant and Lee” (pp. 405-408)
Timed writing: Prompt #10, p.445 (40 mins)
HW: Read “Aria” (handout); answer ARC#1, WIC #1
Complete vocabulary
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