honors english ii agenda 9/28/2015 housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your...

Honors English II Agenda 9/28/2015

Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc.

Complete the Literary Devices/Vocabulary ReviewReview the Objectives and Essential QuestionsIntroduce Argument WritingPoetry Analysis PresentationPractice Argument Writing using the short story

“Click, Clack, Moo”Practice Argument Writing using Crime and

PuzzlementComplete a Closure Question

Parallel Structure

When you compare or list items in a sentence, the items should have the same grammatical form. That is, if the first item is an infinitive (or a gerund, or an adjective, etc.), the other item(s) should be, too.

Wrong: Believe it or not, I like to read more than I like going to parties.

The first item is an infinitive, but the second is a gerund. To correct you must make them the same form.

Right: Believe it or not, I like to read more than I like to go to parties.

Also right: Believe it or not, I like reading more than I like going to parties.

Parallel Structure Continued

In all constructions like the following, the words or phrases that replace A and B must be parallel.

A is like B A more than B prefer A to B

neither A nor B either A or B both A and B

the more A, the less B the better A, the better B

not only A, but also B

not A but B less A than B more A than B

Infinitives vs. Gerunds

Infinitives are verb-like phrases like to run, to see, and to think, which usually act as nouns.

Gerunds are also verb-like words, like running, seeing, and thinking, and they also often act as nouns.

I like pizza. I like to swim. I like swimming.What kind of word is pizza? Obviously a noun.

But notice that in the sentences above, to swim (infinitive) and swimming (gerund) are playing the same role as pizza did in the first sentence. So they must be nouns too!


Usually, gerunds and infinitives are interchangeable. But in some situations, one is preferable to the other.

The gerund often indicates a general class of activity, while the infinitive indicates a specific activity. Good: Kayaking (not to kayak) is a healthful sport, but

can sometimes be dangerous. Good: Curtis and Dan want to kayak (not kayaking)

this afternoon.


The infinitive indicates a stronger connection between subject and action than does the gerund.

Unclear: Cara has always loved dancing. Does Cara simply like to watch dancing, or

does she herself do the dancing? Clearer: Cara has always loved to dance. This sentence clearly indicates that Cara

herself dances.

Infinitive vs. Gerund

The infinitive often indicates purpose or intention better than does the gerund.

Awkward: We have supplied cars for transporting the guests back to their hotel rooms.

Better: We have supplied cars to transport the guests back to their hotel rooms.

In each of the sentences below, write the words or phrases that are parallel, then write the form of those words or phrases (adjectives,

prepositional phrases, gerunds, infinitives, nouns, etc.)

1. You can register for the test by mail, by phone, or by internet.

2. Having good study practices is even more important than working hard.

3. The more you get to know her, the more you will like her.

4. The produce is not only exceptionally fresh but also reasonably priced.

5. The show is less a concert than it is a 3-hour nightmare.

1. By mail, by phone, by internet- prepositional phrases

2. Having, working- gerunds3. You get to know her, you will like her-

clauses4. Exceptionally fresh, reasonably priced-adv.

adj5. Concert, 3 hour nightmare- nouns

Argumentative Writing-Terms

Claim - The overall thesis the writer will argue for- What are you trying to prove?

Data - Evidence gathered to support the claim- Include data from the text to support, or prove, your claim. This should be in the form of a quote (with a citation) or specific examples from the text. If it is not a text-based question, then you must use data from your own readings, observations, or personal experiences.

Warrant - Connect the data to the claim. How does your data prove/support your claim? Elaborate as needed. This explains the significance of the claim. If you present data to your audience without explaining how it supports your thesis your readers may not make a connection between the two or they may draw different conclusions

Argumentative Writing Terms

Counterclaim – A claim that negates or disagrees with the thesis/claim. Don't avoid the opposing side of an argument. Instead, include the opposing side as a counterclaim. Find out what the other side is saying and respond to it within your own argument. This is important so that the audience is not swayed by weak, but unrefuted, arguments. Including counterclaims allows you to find common ground with more of your readers. It also makes you look more credible because you appear to be knowledgeable about the entirety of the debate rather than just being biased or uninformed.

Rebuttal-Evidence that negates or disagrees with the counterclaim.

Conclusion - Make a concluding statement to bring your answer to an end.

Example

Claim: Hybrid cars are an effective strategy to fight pollution.

Data1: Driving a private car is a typical citizen's most air polluting activity.

Warrant 1: Because cars are the largest source of private, as opposed to industry produced, air pollution switching to hybrid cars should have an impact on fighting pollution.

Data 2: Each vehicle produced is going to stay on the road for roughly 12 to 15 years.

Warrant 2: Cars generally have a long lifespan, meaning that a decision to switch to a hybrid car will make a long-term impact on pollution levels.

Data 3: Hybrid cars combine a gasoline engine with a battery-powered electric motor.

Warrant 3: This combination of technologies means that less pollution is produced. According to ineedtoknow.org "the hybrid engine of the Prius, made by Toyota, produces 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than a comparable gasoline engine.

Example Continued

Counterclaim: Instead of focusing on cars, which still encourages a culture of driving even if it cuts down on pollution, the nation should focus on building and encouraging use of mass transit systems.

Rebuttal: While mass transit is an environmentally sound idea that should be encouraged, it is not feasible in many rural and suburban areas, or for people who must commute to work; thus hybrid cars are a better solution for much of the nation's population.

When Creating an Essay

Introduction: Hook+ Thesis Hook(why is this topic important? Or what is the context) Thesis (claim)

Body Paragraph 1 : Topic Sentence + Data + Warrant + Quotation/ Citation + Significance

(This is the same as topic sentence + RDF + Elaborations/ Examples + Quotation/ Citation + Significance)

Body Paragraph 2 : Topic Sentence + Data + Warrant + Quotation/ Citation + Significance

(This is the same as topic sentence + RDF + Elaborations/ Examples + Quotation/ Citation + Significance)

Body Paragraph 3: Counter claim + Rebuttal Transition 1(One might object that...,It might seem that...It's true

that...Admittedly...Of course…Although)+Alternate Thesis+ Alternate Data+ Transition 2 (but, yet, however, nonetheless, still)+ Data that shows the fallibility of the Counter claim

Conclusion

Take Notes on the Clip

In groups of 4 determine if the cows justified in their demands for electric blankets?

Complete the graphic organizer as a group and be prepared to share your findings.


Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Vocabulary Notes

Complete Warm UpReview the Objectives and Essential QuestionsPoetry PresentationsPractice Argument Writing Using “A Murder is

Arranged”Complete a Closure Question

Correct any infinitive/gerund problems in the sentences below:

1. The defendant was unwilling to give up his right of having his lawyer present at all questioning.

2. I would not dream to try out for the team until I have learned to throw a football.

3. Even the reinforced concrete breakwater could not prevent the water to inundate the village.

4. Within the next three weeks, we plan having all of the work on the roof completed.

1. The defendant was unwilling to give up his right to have his lawyer present at all questioning.

2. I would not dream of trying out for the team until I have learned to throw a football.

3. Even the reinforced concrete breakwater could not prevent the water from inundating the village.

4. Within the next three weeks, we plan to have all of the work on the roof completed.

As a group, read “A Murder is Arranged” Complete the graphic organizer using the “A Murder is Arranged”

Identify and prepare the claim, data, elaborations, counter claims, rebuttal Then using Google Doc or other collaborative means write an essay

responding to the question: Is Mary guilty of killing her husband John?

In a small group you will complete the shared essay. One person will write the introduction and conclusion One person will prepare the first body paragraph supporting the claim (using data and

elaborations) One person will prepare a second body paragraph supporting the claim (using data and

elaborations) One person will prepare a counter claim and rebuttal


Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. BBR

Review the Objectives and Essential QuestionsPoetry Analysis PresentationUse the Districts Note Taking Guide to Record

Information on the Topic Human Rights Violations

Complete a Closure Question

Fix the parallelism errors in the following sentences

1. Filling out applications for summer jobs is about as much fun as when you take the SAT.

2. My lab partners were more concerned about getting the lab done quickly than about what grade they might get.

3. To say she is excitable is like saying Bill Gates is well off.

4. The sheer magnitude of the structure was awesome, but I thought the aesthetics were less than appealing.

1. Filling out applications for summer jobs is about as much fun as taking the SAT.

2. My lab partners were more concerned about getting the lab done quickly than about getting a good grade.

3. Saying she is excitable is like saying Bill Gates is well off.

4. The sheer magnitude of the structure was awesome, but the aesthetics were less than appealing.

Benchmark

View Excerpts from “The Devil Came on Horse Back”

Take notes from sources on at least 4 of the 5 resources and complete the “Note Taking Guide”

Make sure you take notes that support aggressive intervention as well as notes in opposition to aggressive intervention

Pay attention to the bias of each sourceYou will need to submit a hard copy for grading

purposes!

Resources for Research

Title Link Important to Know

Visual I: Holocaust Survivors

During the Liberation of

Buchenwald, 1945

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/media_ph.php?ModuleId=10007176&MediaId=4052

This image be substituted with another, or shown with various iconic photographs

Visual II: A Model of

Diagrammatic Mapping for Human

Rights

http://www.amnesty.nl/sites/default/files/public/mapping_for_human_rights.pdf

Please note the teacher copy provided below to insure students are exposed to a complete and thorough chart.





Resources for Research

Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/

Use this site for helpful resources on human rights advocacy, as well as current events.

Write for Rights http://www.amnestyusa.org/writeforrights/

This site provides real world context for the performance task prompt and could also serve as a resource for expanding the task into a project based unit.

Worse Than War

PBS Site:http://www.pbs.org/wnet/worse-than-war/

Film Link:

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/worse-than-war/the-film/watch-worse-than-war/24/

This PBS initiative includes many helpful resources for the study of genocide over time periods and cultures. Linked here is the site, as well as the full length documentary that has been described by critics as is the first documentary to step back and focus on the general phenomenon of genocide – offering viewers profound insights into its dimensions, patterns and causes, and tragic role in politics and human affairs.

http://www.amnesty.org/

http://www.amnestyusa.org/writeforrights/

http://www.amnestyusa.org/writeforrights/

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/worse-than-war/

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/worse-than-war/






Complete the Ticket InReview the Objectives and Essential

QuestionsPoetry PresentationComplete Part 1 of the District Benchmark

Writing AssessmentComplete a Closure Question

Complete each of the sentences below with the appropriate word or phrase—infinitive or gerund—using the given verb.

1. (exercise) ____ is essential, but so is (eat) _____intelligently.

2. The purpose of this trip is (show) _____you what life was like in the 18th century.

3. I have always loved (dance) ______, although my condition has always prevented me from doing it myself.

4. Is it better (study) ____a little each night, or a lot the night before?

5. The director called a meeting (discuss) _______the coordination of the marketing phase

1. Exercising, eating2. To show3. Dancing4. To study5. To discuss

Honors English Agenda 10/2/2015


Complete the Ticket InReview the Objectives and Essential

QuestionsPoetry PresentationComplete Part 2 of the District Benchmark

Writing AssessmentComplete a Closure Question

honors english ii agenda 9/28/2015 housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your...

Documents