Honors Paideia Agenda A 9142015 Housekeeping place homework

Honors Paideia Agenda A 9/14/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Distribute Vocabulary and AOW �Complete the Ticket-In �Review the Essential Questions and Objectives �Introduce Vocabulary �Grammar Notes and Practice �Detail Notes and Practice �Writing Notes and Practice �Complete Leadership Presentations �Begin Seminar Project �Complete a Closure Question

Honors Paideia Agenda B 9/15/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Distribute Vocabulary and AOW �Complete the Ticket-In �Review the Essential Questions and Objectives �Introduce Vocabulary �Grammar Notes and Practice �Detail Notes and Practice �Writing Notes and Practice �Complete Leadership Presentations �Begin Seminar Project �Complete a Closure Question

Conjunctions � When two independent clauses appear in the same sentence they are often joined by a conjunction- a word that joins words or groups of words. � Coordinating Conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS) � Correlative Conjunctions are always used in pairs: either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but(also), whether…or � Subordinating Conjunctions are used to begin a dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) � Since you can’t help me, I will do it my self. � 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

Sentence Structure and Punctuation � Good sentence structure is about putting together words, phrases, and clauses- the essential building blocks of sentences- in logical ways. � Please remember, punctuation serves as the glue that holds the pieces of a sentence together. It’s important to use the correct punctuation; otherwise, the pieces of a sentence will not form into a coherent sentence. � There are five often used sentence structure, all of which are correct.

5 Often Used Sentence Structures/Punctuation �Independent clause (period) new independent clause (period). Jane lit the campfire. Frank set up the tent. �Independent clause (comma plus coordinating conjunction) independent clause (period). Jane lit the campfire, and Frank set up the tent. �Independent clause (semicolon) independent clause (period). Jane lit the campfire; Frank set up the tent. �Independent clause (comma) dependent clause(period) Jane lit the campfire, while Frank set up the tent. �Dependent clause (comma) independent clause (period) As Jane lit the campfire, Frank set up the tent.

Identify the conjunctions, independent, and dependent clauses in each sentence. Then indicate if the sentence is punctuated correctly Mary wondered why there was a bird in the classroom, and she decided to ask the teacher what the bird was doing indoors. 2. Mary wondered why there was a bird in the classroom. She decided to ask the teacher what the bird was doing indoors. 3. Mary wondered why there was a bird in the classroom; she decided to ask the teacher what the bird was doing indoors. 4. Mary wondered why there was a bird in the classroom, she decided to ask the teacher what the bird was doing indoors. 1.

Detail Notes �Detail is what makes writing come alive; it brings life and color to a description, focusing the reader’s attention and bring him into the scene. Detail includes facts, observations, reasons, examples, and incidents that a writer uses to develop a subject. �Specific details refer to fewer things than general descriptions, thereby creating a precise mental picture. �Because detail encourages readers to participate in the text, the use of detail influences the readers’ views of the topic, the setting, the narrator, and the author.

Detail Notes Continued �The more specific the detail, the greater the focus on the object described. �Detail makes abstraction concrete, particular, and unmistakable, giving the abstraction form. �Detail can also use understatement, by lack of detail. The absence of specific details for example, may be in sharp contrast to the intensity of a character’s feelings. �Good writers choose detail with care, selecting those details which add meaning and avoiding those that trivialize or detract.

Detail Practice “I used to like going to have my hair cut. I liked the mirrors in the room and all the smells of lotions and shampoos. I liked to sit thereyoung and fresh and pretty- and see what the women were having done, to make themselves look younger and prettier. I like the way my mother’s hairdresser teased me about boyfriends and dances. Not anymore though. Somebody held the door open so my mother could wheel me in and a few people who had met me came around to say how sorry they were. Voigt- Izzy, Willy Nilly 1. Which details support the attitude that the narrator used to like having her hair cut? 2. Which detail changes the direction of the passage. Note that the narrator’s reason for not liking haircuts is not explained. Nevertheless, the reader knows what has happened. What effect does that have on you the reader? 3. Write a paragraph using details to capture the reasons why you like a particular sport. Don’t explain why you like it; instead, use details to show the reader what you like about the sport.

Writing Notes-Expository Paragraph Review �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!

Organizing the Outline Topic: (SC+O+P) Key Idea 1: RDF: Adds clarity and answers the question: what do I mean? (This means, To clarify, Another way to state this is, Clearly ) Elaborations, Explanations, Evidence, Events (This shows that, This is important because, This is because, This demonstrates, This is significant because) Examples, Experiences, Expert Opinions, Effective Illustrations ( For example, This can be seen in the following quotation, The author demonstrates this when, ) Explain how the quotation relates to the topic Key Idea 2: RDF: Adds clarity and answers the question: what do I mean? Elaborations, Explanations, Evidence, Events Examples, Experiences, Expert Opinions, Effective Illustrations Explain Conclusion Closing commentary (Does not introduce new information) (As a result, As long as, Consequently, Therefore)

Create the Following Table Group Members Content/ Information Grade Presentation Grade One Question or Comment

Honors Paideia A Agenda 9/16/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Vocabulary Notes �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Objectives and Essential Question �Grammar Practice �Detail Practice �Writing Practice �Continue Working on Seminar Project 1 �Complete a Closure Question

Honors Paideia B Agenda 9/17/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. Vocabulary Notes AOW �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Objectives and Essential Question �Presentation Mrs. Dupree �Continue Working on Seminar Project 1 �Complete a Closure Question

Grammar Practice- Identify the Pronouns, Independent and Dependent Clauses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When he turned his attention to his lovely neighbor, Randy accidentally mowed the beautiful flowers of his mother. Because she knew Ralph was pompous, Cathy respectfully declined the unwanted invitation to the party. After she broke the first frame, Stephanie carefully hung the picture on the wall. Upon learning that her mother had to work late, Mary unwillingly cooked the meal for her five brothers. When he challenged her religious beliefs, Janet intellectually debated the other student on evolutionary theory.

Detail Practice “He was an old man. His black, heavily wrinkled face was surrounded by a halo of crinkly white hair and whiskers that seemed to separate his head from the layers of dirty coats piled on his smallish frame. His pants were bagged to the knee, where they were met with rags that went down to the old shoes. The rags were held on with strings, and there was a rope around his middle. ” Myers- Face to Face 1. What are the vivid details in the passage. How do the details help you understand the focus of the passage. 2. There are several contrasting details in the passage. (layers of dirty coats vs. smallish frame) Identify other contrasting details in the passage. What do they add to the overall effect of the description. 3. Write a similar paragraph about an old cat. Use lots of vivid detail.

Create an Outline for the Topic-What is your favorite space at home (porch, bedroom, chair where you read, etc. ) Topic: Key Idea 1: RDF: What do I mean? EE: Elaborations, Explanations EE: Examples, Evidence Key Idea 2: RDF: EE

Turn Your Outline into a Paragraph

Honors Paideia Agenda A 9/18/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. AOW �Complete the Ticket-In and SSR �Review the Essential Questions and Objectives �Grammar Practice �Detail Practice �Writing Practice �Continue to Work Seminar 1 (Seminar 9/21) �Complete a Closure Question

Grammar Practice- Label the Pronouns, Independent Clauses, and Dependent Clauses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Because she twisted her ankle on the curve, Rebecca barely won the difficult race at the finish line. After snatching it from his brother, the greedy boy thoroughly enjoyed the strawberry soda from the can. When she opened the concert, Susan beautifully sang the beautiful song for the eager audience. As her family took pictures, Evelyn tearfully ate the lovely cake at her graduation. As if she was part of a fairy tale, Cinderella happily cleaned the messy house for her stepsisters.

Detail Practice � “When he ran, he even loved the pain, the hurt of the running, the burning in his lungs and the spasms that sometimes gripped his calves. He loved it because he know he could endure the pain, and even go beyond it. He had never pushed himself to the limit but he felt all this reserve strength inside of him: more than strength actually- determination. And it sang in him as he ran, his heart pumping blood joyfully through his body. ” Cormier- The Chocolate War 1. What is the main idea or focus of the paragraph? State it as simply as you can. How do the details in this paragraph support the main idea? 2. The details in the first sentence describe the physical sensation of pain. The next three sentences, however, focus on another characteristic of pain. What is this other characteristic? How do the details of the last three sentences help the reader understand the other characteristic of pain? 3. Write a simple topic sentence about something you love to do. Then list all the details you can that would help someone else understand why you love what you do. Share your sentence and list with a partner. The have your partner explain why you love what you do. (If you have used vivid details this should be easy for your partner to do. )

Create an Outline and a Paragraph: What changes need to occur in America to prevent mass shootings? Topic: Key Idea 1: RDF: What do I mean? EE: Elaborations, Explanations EE: Examples, Evidence Key Idea 2: RDF: EE

Honors Paideia Agenda B 9/21/2015 �Housekeeping- place homework on the right corner, sharpen your pencils, dispose of any trash etc. �Complete both sides of the Ticket-in �Review the Daily Objectives and Essential Questions �Review Seminar Expectations �Complete Seminar 1

Seminar Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Not personal, you need to sound objective Build on the previous statements Use textual evidence Address each other by name Be respectful and take turns talking Sit in an arrangement so all can be seen No side bar conversations You must stay on topic Teacher does not participate in discussion Everyone must two quotations and two comments