Weekly Syllabus
OBJECTIVE |
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES |
HOMEWORK |
MONDAY
1. I can evaluate a speaker's point of view, logic and reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric while specifically assessing stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone.
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TUESDAY
1. I can evaluate a speaker's point of view, logic and reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric while specifically assessing stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone.
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1. Two college essay prompts on notecards due Friday
2. Current Events 3. Jenemann -- Annotate Bush's 9/11 Speech |
WEDNESDAY
1. I can identify the author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how style and content contribute to power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
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Leonard Pitts article - annotate and respond. Class discussion. Mentor text - style and craft |
1. Two college essay prompts on notecards due Friday
2. Current Events |
THURSDAY
1. I can identify the author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how style and content contribute to power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
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1. Two college essay prompts on notecards due Friday
2. Current Events |
FRIDAY
1. I can participate in one-on-one, teacher-led, and group discussions.
2. I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning. |
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50 Essays - "I Want to be Average" - starts on page 316. Read and complete assignment as directed by your teacher.
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