Revised: Week 10 English 10 2011-2012 begins Nov. 7

Week 10 ( November 7-11)	Class work	Homework
Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Vocabulary Words: UNIT 2 Words and  Clinton Speech Vocabulary Key Questions	Vocabulary Book E Warm-up Unit 2 Vocabulary in Context Bill Clinton Speech Essay Template	Complete Bill Clinton Essay Template
Tuesday Symbol-An object, a person, an animal, or event that stands for something more than itself. For example, a blindfolded woman who is holding up scales is often used to symbolize justice, which is supposed to be fair in weighing the fate of the accused.	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 3 Warm-up Vocabulary Unit 3 Definitions	Clinton Essay  Revise and edit Print -out for Peer Review
Wednesday	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 3 Completing the sentence	Complete Clinton Essay Draft I
Thursday	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 3 Synonyms and Antonyms Clinton Essay Peer Review in class Check for Sentence Fragments Run-ons Definitions of academic terms	Revise Clinton Speech Analysis Essay And submit to turnitin.com by Friday 5 PM Vocabulary Unit 3 Choosing the Right Word Prep for Spa Exam on November 14.
Friday	Veterans Day Holiday	Prep for Spa Exam on November 14.

Op-Ed Piece Assignment Steps

Op-Ed Page Assignment Steps:

1.     Select 1 newspaper article.   

2.     Next, respond to the article's editor and focus on, at least, one provocative statement made in the article by the author that has surprised, shocked, enraged, or persuaded you. Explain fully why you believe or feel the way you do about that statement. Be clear in your response using the proper grammar mechanics for English.

·      Decide on the most important word in the statement selected, then find either the Latin or Greek root of the word, and use it in your response's "logos," or persuasive logic.

·      Appeal to "pathos" (emotion) in your argumentative response. For example, use an example in your response that tends to make people upset, disappointed, sad, etc. so as to make your response appear more considerate (or empathetic, caring, etc.) to your readers. Another possibility is to identify where in the article the writer may have relied too much on emotional appeals when logic was in order.

·      Appeal to "ethos" (character/ethics) in your response too. For example, cite or reference a specialist or expert on the topic the article discusses to help support your argument. This usually involves research on the topic an the citation of sources quoted or/and paraphrased.

·      Use at least one semicolon (;) in your response. As silly or unfair as this may be, people who use semicolons correctly in their writing, regardless of whether they can actually write anything worth reading or not, are seen as "good" writers. Most people struggle with the semicolon and avoid it--you should embrace it.

·      Click on the link below to see more examples and an explanation on how to use it. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/04/

·      Use at least one of the following in your response: a complex sentence, a compound sentence, or a complex-compound sentence.

·      Click on the link below to see more examples on these types of sentences and how to use them. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/573/02/

·      Type your response in Palatino or Times New Roman style font, 12 point, double-space, and include an MLA format works cited list.  Click on http://www.easybib.com/

Persuasion: The Op-ED Piece

In an op-ed, you essentially state your conclusion first. You make your strongest point up front, then spend the rest of the op-ed making your case, or back-filling with the facts. Done right, it's persuasive writing at its best. You can  help a company win converts, gain high-quality publicity for a cause, and you will be reaching the elite audience of opinion-makers who regularly read the op-ed pages.

Here's a checklist to keep your op-ed on track:

• Focus tightly on one issue or idea --- in your first paragraph. Be brief.
• Express your opinion, then base it on factual, researched or first-hand information.
• Be timely, controversial, but not outrageous. Be the voice of reason.
• Be personal and conversational; it can help you make your point. No one likes a stuffed shirt.
• Be humorous, provided that your topic lends itself to humor.
• Have a clear editorial viewpoint - come down hard on one side of the issue. Don't equivocate.
• Provide insight, understanding: educate your reader without being preachy.
• Near the end, clearly re-state your position and issue a call to action. Don't philosophize.
• Have verve, and "fire in the gut" indignation to accompany your logical analysis.
• Don't ramble or let your op-ed unfold slowly, as in an essay.
• Use clear, powerful, direct language.
• Emphasize active verbs, forget the adjectives and adverbs, which only weaken writing.
• Avoid clichés and jargon.
• Appeal to the average reader. Clarity is paramount.
• Write 750 double-spaced words or less. 

Week 9 English 10 2011-2012

Week 9	Class work	Homework
Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Vocabulary Words: UNIT 1 Words and Op-Ed article words Reciprocate Moot Key Questions                           What purposes does comedy serve?                           What makes something funny? What makes attempts at humor fail? Why are these things often hard to articulate?                           Are there any forms of comedy that are virtually universal? How much is dependent on context? Why are some things considered funny in one culture – or for one gender – but not funny in or for another?                           Should any topics be off limits in comedy? Why or why not?                           Compared with serious drama, what challenges are there in creating and performing comedy?                         What does the popularity of “fake” or satirical news sources say about American society and culture?	Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches Vocabulary Book E Warm-up Unit 1 Vocabulary in Context Reminder Grade Window Opens November 3. Student Speeches (3 minutes/student). Gallery Walk Political Cartoon Posters	Reread “A State Championship Versus Runner’s Conscience”  1.   Highlight and Annotate 2.   Make sure you label the facts, examples, expert Opinions, analogies case studies, and anecdotes. 3.   Evaluate the 3 R’s: Relevant, reliable, and representative.
Tuesday Symbol-An object, a person, an animal, or event that stands for something more than itself. For example, a blindfolded woman who is holding up scales is often used to symbolize justice, which is supposed to be fair in weighing the fate of the accused.	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 1 Review Game Competition Speeches Writing an Op-ed piece	Study for Vocabulary Test Unit 1
Wednesday	Warm-up Vocabulary Unit 2 Definitions Op-ed Letter Template Review PP 1040-1042 in Elements of Literature Language Handbook: Sentence Fragments, writing in Complete sentences, and Run0on sentences.	Complete OP-Ed Letter Draft I
Thursday	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 2 Completing the sentence Op-Ed Letter Peer Review in class	Revise Op-Ed Letter And submit to turnitin.com by Friday 5 PM
Friday	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 2 Synonyms and Antonyms Highlight and Annotate Bill Clinton Speech	Complete Graphic Organizer on Clinton Speech Vocabulary Unit 2 Choosing the Right Word

Political Cartoon Analysis Questions

1.When was the cartoon published? 2. Where was the cartoon published? 3. Who was the cartoonist? 4. What do you see in the visual text? What are the dominant images and details? 5. Identify and explain additional significant images in the cartoons. 6. What is the intended message of the cartoon? 7. How does the cartoonist combine the images and details to express the message? 8. Why is the cartoon considered a political cartoon?

CAHSEE Essay Score of 4

Persuasive Essay Checklist SCORE 4 Rhetorical states position clearly in meaningful thesis that responds to the writing task  strongly maintains position throughout essay cites relevant evidence to support a stated position (facts, expert opinions, anecdotes, quotations, commonly accepted beliefs, and logical reasoning) thoroughly and authoritatively includes precise details/reasons of defending thesis includes precise anecdotes/examples defending thesis shows consistent development convincingly addresses the reader’s concerns, counterclaims , biases, and expectations organizes ideas and arguments (details, reasons, anecdotes, examples) purposefully, consistently, effectively, and persuasively motivates and  persuades the audience to accept a particular point of view or to take a specific action Conventions exhibits a consistent tone exhibits a consistent  focus exhibits a consistent style has a strong introduction, body, and conclusion shows a clear sense of audience contains compelling varieties  of sentence types uses precise, descriptive language uses mature word choice gives depth and fluency through choice of detail uses a clear  and engaging voice (style, tone, sensory and purposeful details, connection with reader) has few, if any, errors

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Week 8 English 10 2011-2012

Week 8	Class work	Homework
Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Vocabulary Words: Academic Language Arguments Rhetorical devices Argument by causation Analogy Appeal to authority Appeal to emotion Appeal to logic Coherent Deductive pattern Inductive pattern Inductively Aphorism NEW DEVICES ADDED! Make your own flashcards using flashcardmachine.com of new vocabulary words for 300 extra credit points. Make them for your use only, not shared to insure your privacy. The Rhetorical Devices Allusion Alliteration Diction Foreshadowing Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Oxymoron Personification Repetition Rhetorical question Parallelism Syntax Synecdoche	Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches Vocabulary Book E Warm-up Unit 1 Definitions Reminder Grade Window Opens November 3. Review of Speech Rubric	Select A Speech to Deliver. Bring in index card with the name of the speech and the reason why you selected it.    Listening and Speaking Activity P.48 In Teal Workbook: Deliver one of the speeches on this collection or select a historically significant speech from another source. Use “Analyze Delivery: Not What but How” on Page 38 to prepare for the delivery of the speech you have selected. Speeches will be delivered in class Monday, the 31st Halloween!
Tuesday Symbol-An object, a person, an animal, or event that stands for something more than itself. For example, a blindfolded woman who is holding up scales is often used to symbolize justice, which is supposed to be fair in weighing the fate of the accused.	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 1 Completing the sentence Evaluating Political Cartoons Symbolism review Symbol-An object, a person, an animal, or event that stands for something more than itself. For example, a blindfolded woman who is holding up scales is often used to symbolize justice, which is supposed to be fair in weighing the fate of the accused.	Practice Speech Print out 2 political cartoons, 1 historic, 1 contemporary.  Answer the questions found at: Handout on Politcal Cartoons
Wednesday Key Questions                           What purposes does comedy serve?                           What makes something funny? What makes attempts at humor fail? Why are these things often hard to articulate?                           Are there any forms of comedy that are virtually universal? How much is dependent on context? Why are some things considered funny in one culture – or for one gender – but not funny in or for another?                           Should any topics be off limits in comedy? Why or why not?                           Compared with serious drama, what challenges are there in creating and performing comedy?                         What does the popularity of “fake” or satirical news sources say about American society and culture?	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 1 Synonyms Evaluating Political Cartoons Getting Cartoonish: Students gather current and historical political cartoons from newspapers, magazines and other collections. They then analyze the cartoons in preparation for a discussion about the purpose of political cartoons: Is it to make people laugh, editorialize, summarize complicated issues, reflect what people are thinking or something else? As you present, you will display examples of political cartoons that support your ideas.  Students share the best cartoons in a “gallery walk” grouped by topic — or, of course, use published cartoons as models for creating their own. Click on Links for political cartoon research: Historical Political Cartoons New Yorker Magazine Cartoon Bank Political Cartoons	Practice Speech
Thursday	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 1 Antonyms Speeches	Practice Speech
Friday	Warm-up Vocabulary Book E Unit 1 Choosing the Right Word 1.   OP-Ed unit  begins Read Op-Ed Article pp. 13 “A State Championship Versus Runner’s Conscience”  1.   Highlight and Annotate 2.   Make sure you label the facts, examples, expert Opinions, analogies case studies, and anecdotes. 3.   Evaluate the 3 R’s: Relevant, reliable, and representative.	Practice Speech Bring in an OP-ed article from the Sunday papers (New York Times, LA Times, La Opinion etc.)