Read the Pledge of Allegiance article and annotate

Read the “Pledge of Allegiance” article and annotate

Agenda - My America Flag Assignment - GHSWT Example Reviews - GHSWT Practice Prompt

Rubric Analysis Paper - 25% OPTIC – 25% Includes why the art was OPTIC – Each section of the analysis is completed chosen and how it represents thoroughly with complete sentences. America. Introduction is evident so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e. g. , headings), graphics (e. g. , figures, tables) The most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic are included. Appropriate transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. Precise language and cultural vocabulary is evident. A formal and objective tone is maintained throughout. A concluding statement or call to action is evident. American Representation – 50% Artwork synthesizes multiple aspects of a narrowed focus of your America. Makes strategic use of font, color, graphics, visual effects, etc. to enhance the understanding, reasoning, evidence, and to add interest to the product.

America Representation – 50% • Artwork synthesizes multiple aspects of a narrowed focus of your America. Makes strategic use of font, color, graphics, visual effects, etc. to enhance the understanding, reasoning, evidence, and to add interest to the product.

OPTIC – 25% • OPTIC – Each section of the analysis is completed thoroughly with complete sentences. • Overview • Parts & Pieces • Title • Inter-relationships • Conclusion

Analysis Paper – 25% • Includes why the art was chosen and how it represents America. Introduction is evident so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e. g. , headings), graphics (e. g. , figures, tables) The most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic are included. Appropriate transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. Precise language and cultural vocabulary is evident. A formal and objective tone is maintained throughout. A concluding statement or call to action is evident.

How to Begin…(aka brainstorming) • What does America mean to you? (think about your poem) • If you had to make a flag to illustrate your poem, what would it look like? • Your flag should represent your America, and should be easily recognizable.

Choose the basic design. • Some of the most common designs are bicolors, tricolors, quarters, stripes and borders. The flag can also be a solid color but if it is make sure it has a unique symbol of a different color. You can also have a rectangle in the upper left hand corner called a canton (like the American flag) where you can put a symbol.

Use two to four colors. • If you use any more it will be confusing. The most common colors for flags are black, blue, green, red, white, and yellow. Just make sure all the colors have meaningful symbolism in them. For example if your location is near water, you could have blue in your flag to symbolize the water. • Black- determination, ethnic heritage, and/or defeating one's enemies. • Blue- freedom, vigilance, perseverance, justice, prosperity, peace, and/or patriotism. • Green- the Earth, agriculture, fertility, and/or the Muslim religion. • Red- courage, revolution, hardiness, blood, and/or valor. • White- peace, purity, mountain snow, and/or innocence. • Yellow- the sun, wealth, and/or justice.

Add a symbol • Having a symbol will help people tell your flag from another similar one. The symbol should be meaningful too. An eagle could symbolize freedom or power; a star could stand for divinity or honor.

Create the Flag • Once the flag is created, then you will need to complete the OPTIC and begin analyzing your own work. • Best Practice Hint – create your flag on a sheet of paper then complete the OPTIC. If the OPTIC doesn’t really describe what you want, then make changes to your flag. • One step further – create an OPTIC on what your flag should be, before you create the flag. Now, that’s beginning with the end in mind.

Analysis Paper • This is how you will present your flag. This is your chance to explain why you chose what you chose. • Your flag cannot speak, so your paper has to do the talking. • Your flag along with the paper will be displayed in the classroom. • We will have a silent gallery on Friday – so make your flag and paper do all the presenting.

Questions/Review • When is it due? • What’s on the rubric? • How will it be presented?

GHSWT Examples • Writing Situation Many students do not think the subjects they study in high school prepare them for the real world they will face after graduation. The principal at your school is asking students for their opinions about new courses that could be offered to prepare students for life after high school. What new course do you think should be offered? • Directions for Writing Write a letter to convince the principal that your new course should be offered. Be sure to explain why your new course is needed, using specific examples and details.

Rubric This…

Essay Examples • Read the essay(s) at your table group. • Try and determine what the essay prompt was.

Rubric It • Using the rubric – score the essay. • Be sure to cite textual evidence on why you evaluated how you did.

Reminders & Homework • Blue/Black pen for essay tomorrow • My America Flag due Friday • A Lesson Before Dying begins Friday – chapters 1 -8 due October 9 th

Summarizer • 3 Things you must include in GHSWT essay • 2 Ways to break down the prompt • 1 Goal you have for yourself on the writing