Hi class,
Today we learned about moral dilemmas by playing a kahoot and examining some difficult cases. Please read the short story, “Gentlemen, Your Verdict”, for homework.
Tues, Oct 17
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Tues, Oct 17
Hi class,
Today we talked about how to write the body of our paragraph using the point, example, explanation (P.E.E) structure. Please complete the rough drama for homework so we can peer edit next class. Your rough draft should contain the following:
Topic sentence- Talking about ONE symbol and ONE function of that symbol
Point 1
Quote 1
Explanation 1
Point 2
Quote 2
Explanation 2
(If you have 2 really good points that are well explained, then 2 is enough. Otherwise, have 3 points)
Point 3
Quote 3
Explanation 3
Concluding sentence
Tues, Oct 17
Hi class,
Today we went over the worksheets and started talking about an analysis paragraph. Please finish writing your topic sentence for next class.
Mon, Oct 16
Hi class,
Today we went over the vocabulary for “The Scarlet Ibis” and looked at some point, example, explanations for our paragraph. You will get time to write your rough copies next class.
As mentioned in class, vocab and spelling quiz will be next Monday and good copy of the paragraph will be due next Wednesday.
Mon, Oct 16
Hi class,
Today we read “Gentlemen, Your Verdict” together and had time to work on the five questions. Please complete the questions for homework.
- In what way was Oram’s selection of the men to survive both humane and practical? Make sure you know the meaning of the terms “humane” and “practical”.
- Why do you think Oram sacrificed his own life?
- What is the moral dilemma the Captain faces? Do the submariners face any moral dilemmas?
- What is a sense of duty? Does Oram have a strong sense of duty? Do the submariners recognize their sense of duty?
- Do you think Oram is guilty? Write down both sides of the argument. 3 points for each side.
Fri, Oct 13
Hi class,
Today we went over symbolism and how to write a topic sentence for a literary analysis paragraph. For homework:
- please write a good copy of your topic sentence
- find 3 quotations from the story to support your topic sentence
Fri, Oct 13
Hi everyone,
Today we wrote our paragraph draft; please finish the good copy for homework.
HW:
- For your good copy, refer to my comments on your paragraph about “The Lottery”. Make sure you have worked to improve at least one thing for t
- Write the good copy of your paragraph.
- Double spaced
- Pen or typed
- ON THE TOP OF YOUR GOOD COPY, WRITE DOWN THE ONE OR TWO THINGS YOU THINK YOU HAVE IMPROVED ON.
Fri, Oct 13
Hi class,
Today we went over the diction and tone of “The Scarlet Ibis” and talked about symbolism.
Please finish the page 2 and 3 (imagery, simile/metaphor, symbolism)- Tues
Thur, Oct 12
Hii everyone,
Today we spend most of our class crafting the perfect topic sentence. We looked at some example sentences that you guys have written and worked together to improve them.
HW:
- Re-write your topic sentence and finish your paragraph outline if you haven’t already
- Vocabulary definitions for “The Scarlet Ibis”
Thur, Oct 12
Hi class,
Today we did an in class paragraph; please do a good copy for homework and hand in BOTH your draft and good copy next class! Have a good weekend 😉