Friday, December 5, 2014

Friday/Monday, December 5/8, 2014


Announcements and Reminders:
  • Turn in your November Book Assignment if you haven't done that yet.
  • If you need to finish it or redo it, do so as soon as you can.
  • Your December book will be science fiction or fantasy.
  • If you went to the party for the 40 Book Challenge 
    • (10 books or more), please come see me.  Thanks!

  • Post - Test on Main Idea and Supporting Details TODAY

  • Composition Book Check this week!

  • Book orders are due December 10 -- Wednesday.  See me for a coupon for a free book if your order is for ten dollars or more. 


1. Individual Reading -- Science Fiction Fantasy.ppt 8.2 MB

See this link for definitions and lists:


Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels

The project is due by January  6. 



2.  Receive back Worksheet for Broader, Main, and Narrower
  • The papers will be collected again.  
  • If you did not receive 20 or more points, you will have another chance to show you understand next time.  You will use a different paper -- similar but with different statements. 
    • You may choose to do it in a small group or on your own. 
  • If you received 20 points or more, you do not have to do this next time, but you may choose to. 

Sample from McCall, Zoe, and Karina:  

Create your own main idea, a broader idea, and a narrower idea, all about the same subject.  Remember that each must be a complete sentence.
Statement A
 Statement B
 Statement C
Statements

There are many types of music.

Jazz music is music that is relaxing.
.
Jazz and pop are two totally different types of music.
Brainstorm supporting details for each sentence.


You may collect details as a list of words or phrases.
 pop,
country,
jazz

not like rock'n roll
soft
mellow

jazz is quiet and soft
pop is upbeat and often load 
Label each sentence as main idea, broader idea, or narrower idea.

broader idea

narrower idea

main idea
Note:  Some jazz music is chill.  Other jazz is lively and loud. 
Concept by OTC English Instructor, Martha Crise 
 

Another sample from Dallin H. and Hayden St. with slight modifications
#3  Now create your own main idea, a broader idea, and a narrower idea, all about the same subject.  Remember that each must be a complete sentence.
Statement A
 Statement B
 Statement C
Statements

There are many good types of books.

Fiction books are more fun for teens to read than nonfiction.
.
Three types of fun fiction books are science fiction, dystopian, and realistic fiction.
Brainstorm supporting details for each sentence.


You may collect details as a list of words or phrases.

science fiction
nonfiction
dystopian
realistic fiction
etc. 

Imaginary vs. real
Divergent
Outsiders
etc.

You can relate to realistic fiction.
Dystopian books like Divergent are exciting.  
Label each sentence as main idea, broader idea, or narrower idea.

broader

main

narrower

Concept by OTC English Instructor, Martha Crise
   
3.  Main Idea and Supporting Details Test  (Utah State Core 7.1, 7.2)

4.  Finish the "Causes of Good Grades" Essay in Lab 211.
        Take your rubric.
        Don't forget to use and cite a source for information.  
        Use MyTutor and MyEditor, and use your own eyes and mind to check your work.

Finishing Your Essay -- 12-5/8-14



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