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April 29th, 2015

4/29/2015

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Ashton on Ellen
  • 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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Welcome Back

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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