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April 29th, 2015

4/29/2015

Analyze his body language. Analyze Ellen's speech.

Review Speech Outline
Hand out Speech assignment

Assignment: Create a thesis and 3 main points without looking at your evidence.

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Work Day

4/28/2015

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Review

Teen Choice Award Speech Outline together.

Work Time

Grab a netbook
Review all draft feedback and rubric expectations

FINAL ESSAYS DUE TOMORROW 3 PM. WITH WORKS CITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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April 27/28 Formative 7.1

4/27/2015

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Because it's Monday; and we all need a laugh on Mondays.
Because through determination, you can achieve everything.
Because stubbornness isn't always a bad thing.

Gus just wants an indoor pool...
Posted by Stopcrush.org on Thursday, May 15, 2014

Prepare with Bellringer

In your teams, Brainstorm characteristics of a good speaker.
What makes a good speaker? What are common fears of public speaking?

Engage: Watch the speech.

Track characteristics you see.
What went well? What didn't?
What's the difference between the type of this speech and your speech?

Reflect:

Distribute Sample Outline, Skeleton Outline and Speech Transcript.
Complete the skeleton Outline based on the transcript.

Assignment/Homework: Review draft feedback and revise. Final Paper due Wednesday.

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From outline to Essay Day

4/20/2015

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Review feedback from outlines
Essay check list>>>>see where you are/self progress check

Sample Intro, body paragraph and counter argument

Homework: work on your essay; rough draft due Thursday.

Progress Reports: What you will see
1.     Performance/behavior

2.     Summary of general learning targets

3.     Explanation detailing learning that is demonstrated.

4. Redirection of any learning outcomes not demonstrated.

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Conferences w/ Ms. D. about progress

4/13/2015

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Bellringer: What are you learning? What are you struggling with? What actions are you taking to problem solve?

Check in 6.1
Check in Outline

Homework: work on outline; due Wednesday at end of class

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Complete 6.1 & Begin Outline

4/10/2015

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6.1 due at end of class
I can gather evidence in support of my thesis.
I can find one piece of evidence illustrating the counter argument.

Homework: Begin working on outline and have at least half done for Monday.

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6.1 evidence & counterargument

4/9/2015

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You may not move forward until Summative 5 is complete
Incompletes result in failure of course

6.1 handout
Read through research and highlight 3 pieces of evidence from EACH source (12 pieces of evidence total) that support your thesis.
Find ONE counterargument and highlight in a separate color.

Start at approx 3:20

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4/7/2015

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I can submit by deadlines & complete my annotated bibliography

Review Formatting for Annotated Bib (MLA, ABC order, Summative Expectations)
submit your Summative 5 or Reassess
Reassessments allowed for those who met deadline.
All assessments and Reassessments are due no later than April

I can take notes to prepare for my essay.

Read through research and highlight 3 pieces of evidence from EACH source (12 pieces of evidence total) that support your thesis.
Find ONE counterargument and highlight in a separate color.

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April 29th, 2015

Work Day

April 27/28 Formative 7.1

From outline to Essay Day

Conferences w/ Ms. D. about progress

Complete 6.1 & Begin Outline

6.1 evidence & counterargument

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