March 28-April 1

March 28-April 1
Spring Break

• Homework:
• Read (at least!) through the Intro of Nickel and Dimed
• Group #1--prepare presentation for Monday
• Complete analysis chart
• Self-timed: 45 minute on demand write (please write in blue/black ink, double space)

See "Helpful Handouts" for all Nickel and Dimed documents and for the next journal (device to use: parentheses).

Enjoy your break!

March 21-25

Monday, March 21

Goal: work effectively in a small group; understand elements in an effective argument

• Paired Reader Response Journal Due
• Nickel and Dimed:
• Reading Calendar
• Group Presentation Assignments
• Choose groups

Tuesday, March 22

Goal: work effectively in a small group; understand elements in an effective argument

• Group presentation sections
• Argument Paper:
• Scores
• Writing tips
• Rationale assignment
• Satire in The Simpsons

Wednesday, March 23

Goal: analyze author's language to reveal purpose

• Grammar: Subordinaton

Thursday, March 24

Goal: analyze author's language to reveal satire, purpose

• Correct grammar
• Finish satire discussion
• Analysis prompt and chart

Friday, March 25

Goal: work effectively in a small group; understand elements in an effective argument

• Analysis chart due
• Group brainstorm--work time

March 14-March 18

Monday, March 14

• Imagine U at WSU Event

Tuesday, March 15
HSPE (Periods 1-6) Classes start at 11:15

Goal: identify elements of satire

• Journal Due
• Discuss Satire: "Enron" and "School Fine"

Wednesday, March 16
HSPE (Periods, 1, 3, 5) Classes start at 11:15

Goals: identify and apply rhetorical strategies in writing

• Grammar
• Satire, cont.

Thursday, March 17
HSPE (Periods 2, 4, 6) Classes start at 11:15
St. Patrick's Day

Goals: identify and apply rhetorical strategies in writing

• Grammar
• Satire, cont.

Friday, March 18

Goals: analyze elements of argument; use argument rubric to assess anchor papers

• Argument on demand write:
• Score Anchor Papers

March 7-11

Monday, March 7

No school--Teacher Supplemental Day

Tuesday, March 8

Goals: Identify elements of an effective argument; test taking strategies

• Assign journal: "The Future of Happiness", page 623
• use a rhetorical question
• Multiple choice strategies
• "How to Tame a Wild Tongue" with multiple choice practice

Wednesday, March 9

Goal: Identify elements of an effective argument

• Final argument paper due
• A taste of satire:
• "School" and "Enron"

Thursday, March 10

Goals: assess understanding and application of rhetorical and grammatical devices

• Grammar Quiz #2
• Grammar lessons due:
• Appositives
• Verb worksheet
• Prepositons
• Modifiers

Friday, March 11

Goal: Identify elements of an effective argument, and use to construct an argument

• Argument On Demand Write