28 March 2016

rhetorically analyze AGAIN

Choose 3 rhetorical device examples form the favorite essay ( Horses or Keller) and then write 3 sentences after each one –
1.       Focus on why the chosen piece of text IS that rhetorical device
2.       Why that device is effective here in the essay, specifically focused on the message of the essay
3.       Do THAT ^^ again, only being more specific and academic.


23 March 2016

Grammar hammar

Review comma test probs ch 27

18 March 2016

review and review more


  • review first 2 sections in practice test 1 AP 5 for 5
  • reread chapter one from $80text -- Rhetoric, especially EPL as hw
  • finish paper for Caged Bird as hw

14 March 2016

DST should stop existing


  • Brainstorm for Paper
  • Finding quotes
  • SAT Prep with Reading or W+L 

11 March 2016

BREATHE! you can write a paper in a week!


  • Yellow paper directions (pg 10 in booklet)
  • take notes on paper on p 11
  • complain, get WK to pare it down to 3 pages
  • take SAT prep if and only if you want extra help
See you Tuesday.  Work.

09 March 2016

Writing and Language wrap up


  • review argument paper scores & chart them
  • finish Drill 1
  • correct and analyze
  • hw:  finish novel for Monday

07 March 2016

rhetorical judging


  • journal 29-31
    • choose one piece of rhetoric from each chapter
    • name the rhetoric
    • explain how the rhetoric contributes to Angelou's message/ argument
  • Read student examples of "Creativity Class Argument" essay from collegeboard
    • in pairs, give scores, positives and negatives
    • compare in big group
    • see real scores and responses
  • Finish "Caged Bird" by Monday

04 March 2016

snowdaze and Thursday and Friday


  • 2 snow days of rest
  • journal on 24-28, discuss
  • Look at argument essay from 2015, brainstorm prompt, read examples

  • review examples from yesterday
  • Timed argument writing #4, "creativity class"
  • read thru 31 for Monday