Honors Paideia Agenda A 8242015 Housekeeping place homework

Honors Paideia Agenda A 8/24/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and Daily Objectives �Introduce Context Clues �Distribute Vocabulary and AOW �Diction Notes and Practice �Writing Notes Review �Writing Practice �Review SOAPSTONERS, Context Clues, Diction, and Writing Using FDR’s Four Freedoms Speech �Complete a Closure Question

Honors Paideia Agenda B 8/25/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and Daily Objectives �Introduce Context Clues �Distribute Vocabulary and AOW �Diction Notes and Practice �Writing Notes Review �Writing Practice �Review SOAPSTONERS, Context Clues, Diction, and Writing Using FDR’s Four Freedoms Speech �Complete a Closure Question

Rhetorical Devices Review � Rhetorical device uses words in a certain way to manipulate, evoke � � � emotion, or to persuade the audience. Diction: The author’s choice of words. It is the foundation to all other rhetorical and literary devices. Parallelism-uses words or phrases with a similar grammatical structure for emphasis. Example: I went to the store, parked the car and bought a pizza. Antithesis: A form of parallelism in which there is a connection between two opposing ideas/things within a sentence. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon it might have been “one small step for a man but it was one giant leap for mankind. ” It is used highlight the contrasts while provide emphasis Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis and clarity Allusion: A brief reference to a famous person, place, literary work, etc. that represent general concepts and moral qualities. “It’s no wonder everyone refers to Mary as another Mother Teresa in the making; she loves to help and care after people everywhere- from the streets to her own friends. ” It allows the author to communicate a lot of information using only a few words Rhetorical Questions: a question asked for rhetorical effect to emphasize a point, no answer being expected. “Are you talking back to me? ”

Diction Review Weak Action Verb Perfect Action Verb Weak Descriptive Adjective Perfect Descriptive Adjective Stand Slouch Pretty Delicate Walk Nice Move Good Talk Smart Mean Looked Bad Take Soft

One Last Note on Diction � When considering diction (word choice) remember: Consider the denotation- the literal meaning of the word there are no emotions, values, or images associated with denotative meaning. Scientific and mathematical language carries few, if any emotional or connotative meanings. Consider the connotation- the implied meaning of the word the emotions, values, or images associated with a word. The intensity of emotions or the power of the values and images associated with a word varies. Words connected with religion, politics, and passion tend to have the strongest feelings and images associated with them. � Also Formal diction consists of a dignified, impersonal, and elevated use of language; it follows the rules of syntax exactly and is often characterized by complex words and lofty tone. � Informal diction represents the plain language of everyday use, and often includes idiomatic expressions, slang, contractions, and many simple, common words.

What the Reader Should Consider When Analyzing Diction 1. Denotation and Connotation 2. If the language is formal or informal language. Formal diction is when a person speaks properly and has a complex demeanor. They will sound very wise and use a wide range of vocabulary. Informal diction is common speaking. Example 1: Hey girl, how ya doing? Vs. Good Afternoon, I hope you are well today. 3. If the language is colloquial (slang/dialect), 4. If the language is technical (related a specific field or area of study) Example 2: Articles on computers are filled with specialized language like: interface, blogging, e-mail. 5. If the words are monosyllabic or polysyllabic words. Example 3: She was plain vs. The woman carried an unattractive visage. 6. Does the diction cause the audience to identify with the author or separate himself from the author? Does it make the subject seem universal or for a select group?

Diction Practice � “A redheaded woman was there with Trout. Kate could see her rummaging through the cabin, dumping drawers, and knocking things from the shelves of cabinets. -Sachar, Holes 1. What picture do you get in your mind when you read the second sentence? 2. How would the meaning of the sentence change if we changed some of the words? For example: Kate could see her searching through the cabin, emptying drawers and taking things off of the shelves of cabinets. 3. Write a sentence describing a small boy making a mess in a restaurant. Choose words that are clear, concrete, and exact.

Grammar Practice- Identify the noun, verb, article, subject and object in the following sentences: 1. Jane played the harp. 2. Allen drank the milk. 3. Sarah fluffed the pillow. 4. Agnes made the bed. 5. Todd planted the flowers.

Tom accidentally broke the big vase of flowers. �Adverb- a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (accidentally) �Adjective- a word that modifies a noun (big) �Preposition- a word that notes the relation of the noun to an action or a thing (of- shows the relationship between vase and flowers) �Prepositional phrase- a group of words beginning with a preposition (of flowers – acts as an adjective by modifying vase)

Label the adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and prepositional phrases in each sentence. Jane enthusiastically played the euphonic harp to the audience. 2. Allen greedily drank the cold milk from the glass. 1. 3. Sarah happily fluffed the new pillow on her bed. 4. Agnes angrily made the disheveled bed for her brother. 5. Todd regretfully planted the flowers on the grave.

Writing Notes-Expository Paragraph �Need a title �Have a topic sentence �Use transitions �Explain and give examples �Have a conclusion �The most common problem in paragraph writing is not the ideas. Most have good ideas; the problem is organization. To reiterate, you must have good ideas and good organization!

Create an Outline- What is the best dessert? Topic: Key Idea: RDF: EE: EE:

Writing a Strong Topic Sentence �The purpose of a topic sentence is to state the subject and tell the reader what will be proved or explained. �We will use Occasion/Position Statements. �An Occasion/Position Statement is usually a complex (two-part)sentence that begins with subordinate conjunction followed by the occasion (subject or reason for writing) followed by the position (what you plan to prove or explain. �SC+O+P

SC+O+P �You may use any of the following subordinate conjunctions to begin the sentence: �After, although, as if, as long as, as soon as, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order that, in order to, since, so that, though, unless, until, whenever, wherever, whether, while, etc.

SC+O+P �The Occasion Follows the subordinate conjunction (dependent clause) Is the first part of the topic sentence Introduces your reason for writing Can be any event, problem, idea, solution, or circumstance that gives you a reason to write �The Position Is the second part of the topic sentence Follows the occasion States what you plan to prove or explain in your paragraph Is the independent clause in the complex sentence

Examples: The plain text is the Occasion; the italics is the Position Although my family and I have taken many wonderful vacations, none was more fun and exciting than our camping trip to the Grand Canyon. 2. Before you make the decision to light up a cigarette, consider the problems caused by smoking. 3. Even though bike helmets are sometimes unfashionable and uncomfortable, all cyclists should wear them. 4. If students use chemicals to do science experiments, it is important that they learn the proper way to dispose of them. 1.

Label the Subordinate Conjunctions, Occasions and Positions in the Following Sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Even though flag burning is a childish, rebellious act, there should not be a law against it. Although baseball cards are just pieces of cardboard with pictures on them, some of them are worth a lot of money. When I made the choice to run for student council, several friends gave me good advice. Unless you are willing to take risks, you may not reach your goals. Because my aunt needed special help, we asked her to live with us.

Honors Paideia A Agenda 8/26/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Vocabulary Four Freedoms BBR �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and the Daily Objectives �Diction Practice, Grammar, and Outlining Practice �Begin Working on the Leadership Project �Complete the Closure Questions

Honors Paideia Agenda B 8/27/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Vocabulary Four Freedoms BBR �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and the Daily Objectives �Diction Practice, Grammar, and Outlining Practice �Begin Working on the Leadership Project �Complete the Closure Questions

Diction Practice � “Brown as a coffee-berry, rugged, pistoled, spurred, wary, indefeasible, I saw my old friend, Deputy-Marshal Buck Caperton, stumble, with jingling rowels, into a chair in the marshal’s outer office. -Henry, “The Lonesome Road” 1. Look at the first two boldface words. Both of these words describe Deputy-Marshal Buck Caperton. How would the meaning change if Henery had said, I saw my old friend Deputy-Marshal Buck Capterton, who was wearing a pistol and spurs, stumble, with jingling rowels, into a chair in the marshal’s outer office? 2. The word indefeasible is usually used to describe a contract or some kind of legal document. Henry uses it to describe a character. What does it mean in this context? In other words, how can a person be indefeasible? What does this choice of words add to the impact of the sentence? 3. Write a sentence describing someone whose clothes are really wild. In your sentence use at least one noun (like pistol) as an adjective (like pistoled).

Grammar Practice- Identify the noun, verb, article, subject and object in the following sentences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Randy mowed the flowers. Cathy declined the invitation. Stephanie hung the picture. Mary cooked the meal. Janet debated the other student.

Label the adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and prepositional phrases in each sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Randy accidentally mowed the beautiful flowers of his mother. Cathy respectfully declined the unwanted invitation to the party. Stephanie carefully hung the picture on the wall. Mary unwillingly cooked the meal for her five brothers. Janet intellectually debated the other student on evolutionary theory.

Create an Outline for the Topic-Describe the character that changed the most from the beginning of your BBR text to the end. Topic (in SC+O+P format): Key Idea: RDF: EE: EE:

Turn your outline into a paragraph by making the bullet points into complete sentences.

Brain Storm the Traits of a Good Leader

Internet Research: Things to Remember �Not all sites are reliable- generally speaking. org and. edu sites are the most reliable. �Always make sure you corroborate your information with another source. �Where to begin- sweetsearch. com or http: //destiny. wcpss. net/ �How to Cite a Website in MLA Basic Structure: �Last name, First name. "Article Title. " Website Title. Publisher of Website, Day Month Year article was published. Web. Day Month Year article was accessed. <URL>.

Honors Paideia Agenda A 8/28/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and Daily Objectives �Complete the Grammar, Diction, and Outlining Practice �Continue Working on the Leadership Project (Due Tuesday) �Complete the Closure Questions

Honors Paideia Agenda B 8/31/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and Daily Objectives �Complete the Grammar, Diction, and Outlining Practice �Continue Working on the Leadership Project (Due Wednesday) �Complete the Closure Questions

Grammar Practice- Label the adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and prepositional phrases in each sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rebecca barely won the difficult race at the finish line. The greedy boy thoroughly enjoyed the strawberry soda from the can. Susan beautifully sang the euphonic song for the eager audience. Evelyn tearfully ate the lovely wedding cake at her reception. Snow White happily cleaned the messy house for the dwarfs.

Diction Practice �“M. C. heard him scramble and strain his way up the slope of Sarah’s mountain. ” -Hamilton, M. C. Higgins, the Great What does it mean to scramble and strain up a mountain? What would it look like? 2. How would it change your mental picture if it was rewritten like this: M. C. heard him walk up the slope of Sarah’s mountain. 3. Write a sentence describing someone slowly climbing up a flight of stairs. Use Hamilton’s sentence as a model. 1.

Create an Outline- What is the best fast food restaurant? Topic (In SC+O+P format): Key Idea: RDF: EE: EE:

Turn Your Outline Into a Paragraph

Honors Paideia Agenda A 9/1/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Leadership Project �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and the Daily Objectives �Diction Practice, Grammar, and Outlining Practice �Finalize the Leadership Project �Begin Presentations �Quiz Thursday (Vocabulary, Grammar, Context Clues, Rhetorical Devices) �Closure Questions

Honors Paideia Agenda B 9/2/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Leadership Project �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Question and the Daily Objectives �Diction Practice, Grammar, and Outlining Practice �Finalize the Leadership Project �Begin Presentations �Quiz Thursday (Vocabulary, Grammar, Context Clues, Rhetorical Devices) �Closure Questions

Diction Practice � “n you at the ivory-n-ebony/ crooning “I Left My Heart…” to momma, / winkin n smiling n jazzin n profilin/ n sangin/ n sangin n soundin/ sweeeeee t. 1. 2. 3. -Williams, “The Famous Door” The words in this poem imitate the way someone talks. Why do you think Williams uses these kinds of words instead of standard English words? What does the diction add to the total effect of the passage? How would the impact of the passage change if we wrote the lines like this: And you at the piano/ singing to momma, / winking and smiling/ and singing/ and sounding sweet. Write a short poem that captures the way you sound when you talk to your friends. Use slang and creative spelling to make your poem sound like talking when you read it aloud.

Label the adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and prepositional phrases in each sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Annabelle joyfully bought the beautiful new dress for her sister. Rachel artistically sketched an exact likeness of her father for her art class. Camille thankfully acknowledged the help of her friends in resolving the problem. Hiram enthusiastically celebrated the A he received on his paper. John quietly returned after his curfew.

Should WYWLA end its uniform policy? Topic (in SC+O+P format): Key Idea: RDF: EE: EE:

Turn Your Outline into a Paragraph

Create the Following Chart Group Members Leader Name

Honors Paideia Agenda A 9/3/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. AOW on Right Corner �Complete the Ticket In �Review the Essential Question and the Daily Objectives �Complete the Quiz �Complete the Assessment Reflection �SSR �Complete Presentations

Honors Paideia Agenda B 9/4/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. AOW on Right Corner �Complete the Ticket In �Review the Essential Question and the Daily Objectives �Complete the Quiz �Complete the Assessment Reflection �SSR �Complete Presentations