Tuesday/Wednesday, October 13/14, 2015

Announcements and Reminders:                                                                   Wednesday, October 14,   is the last day to turn in late work  or extra credit for Term 1. Wednesday, October 14,   is the last day to turn in late work  or extra credit for Term 1. If you need to retake your literary terms test, plan on coming by request to Cavetime on Tuesday, October 13.  Study so you are prepared to master this test! If you haven't taken it yet because you were absent, come in during any Cavetime -- October 13 or 14 as you can.       If you need to make up any spelling tests, come on October 14.       If you earned less than 70/87 on your composition book, you may prepare it and have it rechecked by the end of the day on October 14 -- extended to October 21. For your next Book of the Month, read contemporary realistic fiction. See your goldenrod handout for the Book of the Month Assignment. This is a link to  some examples of contemporary realistic fiction. The book discussions will be held on October 20/21.  October Group Book Discussion Evaluation.docx   Don't forget to bring treats to share with your groups! Common Themes The term ends on October 23. http://cavemanenglish.blogspot.com/p/required-readingbook-assessments.html Ms. Dorsey has gathered some contemporary realistic fictions books on the rolling table at the front of the room.  You may want to look at them.  As you read, look for evidence for one or more themes in your book. Don't miss this chance to earn extra credit: Extra Credit Poem Memorization To go on this term, you must recite it today.  You may use it for next term, too. If you wish to order books from Scholastic,  the book orders will be due  by  Wednesday, October 28th. https://clubs2.scholastic.com/ Next week: Book Discussions -- Book of the Month Paragraphs Writing Paragraphs Parts of Speech Parts of Speech 2015 More of The Outsiders and Argument Quizlet for argument vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/_1mpfek    When we take the argument vocabulary post test, you will be expected to know ALL of the terms and their definitions.

Targets for Today: Getting started on --- I can determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.  (Reading Literature Standard 2) Getting started on --- I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Also -- We will be working on the Reading Literature standards as we read The Outsiders. And -- I can write a simple sentence with a subject, verb, and object.

Today’s  Agenda: Pick up your composition book.   Make sure you have signed up for your book of the month!  Sign-ups are due! 1. Individual Reading -- contemporary realistic fiction -- Look for themes. Receive your evaluation sheet/note page for your Book Discussion: Common Themes 3. Journal Prompt:   Under "Reader Response" Label with  "Tattle-Tale or Good Citizen?"   and today's date. Write 1/2 page or more answering the question found on this post:  Tattle-Tale or Good Citizen? 4.  A1 What does an effective argument need?     proof that supports what you think    = evidence    proper grammar so what you're                  saying is understood    state your opinion = claim    enunciate when you speak     make it interesting    grab their attention = hook    show how your proof/evidence                     proves what you're saying =                       elaboration (warrant) B5 What does an effective argument need?     an opinion = claim  (stance, central idea, thesis)    you need two sides    you need a subject (issue)    hook (get your reader's attention)    warrant (explanation of how your evidence supports your claim) elaboration     evidence     sometimes you compare and contrast     reasons, why -- B6 What does an effective argument need?    You need facts. (evidence)    You need proof.  (evidence)    a strong belief in what you're saying OR the ability to argue for something you don't believe in   You need to know both sides.    You need an issue -- something that's debatable --opinion.   You need an opinion, thesis, claim.     You need a strong conclusion.    You need a hook -- an interesting beginning. Introduction.     (three main reasons why what you are saying is true) -- evidence and reasoning    Warrant (explanation of how your evidence supports your claim) B7 What does an effective argument need?  lots of evidence research reasons why your side is right counter-claim -- the opposing side's point of view an opinion -- your claim   state your opinion as a fact contentions/reasons warrant/elaboration conventions hook -- topic sentence or thesis 5. Subject and Predicate and Object   Play Grammar Punk -- You must write in complete sentences, using capitalization and punctuation. The topic of your sentence will be . . . . . The verb must take an object.      Examples:  Joe kissed Sally.  (subject verb  object)                   Sally slapped Joe.  (subject verb  object)     6. Continue The Outsiders.   Watch for possible THEMES.   Take notes under "Reader Response." Common Themes      It seems that a theme in this book could be         We can get along with people who are different from us.     or  We can't get along with people who are different from us. As we read, watch for evidence that would show which of these is one of the themes in this book.  A1 read from  p. 9, minute 15:45 to  p. 12, end of first paragraph. They made the chart or list  today. A1 recorded information about the characters through Johnny. B5 read from p. 6, top of the page to page 10, after Two-Bit -- begin Dallas.  B6 read from p. 10, "reminded of Will Rogers"  They worked on their charts.   -- from Two-Bit Matthews  to page 15, ". . . remembering Dallas Winston, I didn't blame them." (middle of paragraph) B7 read from page 9, 2nd  paragraph to page 14 "On school nights I could hardly leave the house." They worked on their charts. Create a chart of information about the main characters under  "Reader Response." Narrator: Ponyboy Curtis Darrell/Darry Curtis Sodapop Curtis Steve Randall Two-Bit Mathews Dallas Winston Johnny Cade Here is some helpful information I've prepared -- especially for parents -- about  Our First Class Novel: The Outsiders.

If You Were Absent: Be prepared for your book discussion on Tuesday (A-Day) or Wednesday (B-Day) of next week. Ask for a copy of the Book Discussion Handout, or print your own. October Group Book Discussion Evaluation.docx   Ask for a copy of the "Tattle-Tale" questionnaire, or print your own, and circle  your answers as directed on the page.  Tattle-Tale or Good Citizen Blog.docx  Complete the journal prompt.  Catch up on the reading in The Outsiders.

Next week:
Book Discussions -- Book of the Month
Paragraphs

Writing Paragraphs

Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech 2015

More of The Outsiders and Argument