Friday, February 21, 2013

Today's Tasks

1. Bell Quiz -- No Bell Quiz Today

a. No bell quiz today... say, "Thank you, Mr. Christensen!"

2. Argumentative Essay Group Project - Deeper Notes

a. Download the following notes sheet:

Argument Essay Notes

b. Read through the notes and discuss them as a group.
c. We will discuss them as a class.
d. Discuss Claim, Data, Warrant, Backing, Counterclaim, and Rebuttal
e. Videos showing fallacies in argument. 

3. Argument Essay Outline

a. Use the following organization when you write an outline:

Argument Essay Outline

b. Discuss this outline as a basis for your writing plan.

4. Begin Research

a. Finalize your topic choice.
b. Divide up reading and researching.
c. Begin reading the articles for and against the topic of your choice.

d. Make assignments for group members to accomplish.

5. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 194-211 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?
          3. Special Response - In addition to today's normal                               summary and response, answer the following two                         questions: What does the healing method like? What                   is the connection to Sang Ly's family and the Healer?

6. Vocabulary

a. Continue to study this quarter's vocabulary list. So far you should know from 201-270...

b. Study and know these words for quizzes and tests.

7. Homework

a. Be reading your book for February. You can pass it off as soon as you finish.

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.