1st Week - October 12 through October 18, 2009
"I cans:"
I can explain why I chose one answer over another.
I can apply a style sheet to my own writing and the writing of others.
I can devise methods to obtain and retain new vocabulary words.
I can trace my own techniques and outcomes in the revision process.
Homework: This week has several foci: Review of the rational in choosing answers and methods of retaining information; Identification of elements of language and their affect on our communication and understanding; setting up for research and debate.
Readings: Read the following: Romanticism, Douglass background material or Thoreau handout; Under Junior Project, "Realism." Discover which books are suggested. Begin the process of choosing one. "Aria" by Richard Rodriquez in 50 Essays (or Norton); "Period Styles: A Punctuated Hisotry" in Norton 11th Edition or from Mr. Jollymore's handout; "Playing the Dozens" by John Tierney in Norton.
Writing: The following are formal assignments to be turned in the day following assignment.
Romanticism/ Thoreau / Douglass material - note at least three new vocabulary words a student would be unlikely to know and note the three most important or interesting ideas contained in the essay or material.
"Aria" note at least four new vocabulary words a student would be unlikely to know and note the three most important or interesting ideas contained in each of the sections of his excerpt.
Explain the form and content of "A Punctuated History" in paragraph form. Write two sentences punctuating them in any way derived from your reading. Underline your punctuations. Find two new vocabulary words a student would be unlikely to know
Write your final revisions on James Baldwin essay and complete the attendant chart.
First find two new vocabulary words a student would be unlikely to know, then write your own version of "Playing the Dozens" using something outside the article - perhaps something you have heard, something you originate, or (as a last resort) something you have found on the web. NONE OF THESE CAN BE MORE VULGAR THAN THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE.
In class: Students will move groups. New vocabulary words given. Review how one decided answers to the test. Apply style sheets. Discussion of the Romantic criticism. Read around of James Baldwin paper. Summer Assignment and debate. "Aria" discussion. Discuss "Dozens" and "History." Discuss debate again and form teams and a strategy.
Vocabulary Review of the exam. New words are due MONDAY next week. Those scoring 60 or less raw score on the exam ARE REQUIRED to speak to Mr. Jollymore about the Vocabulary Workshop. Begin your found word lists by reading the romanticism piece, "Aria" and the other writings (see above under "Writing").
Quizzes: One never knows, does one?
Testing: None this week.
