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1TABLE OF CONTENTS
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K Classes 1 12-1, Feat., Article Questions 2
12-1, Feat., HW menu activity BONUS
ASSIGNMENT 3 12-2, Feat., Flash Summaries
(2) 4 12-2, Feat., HW menu activity 5
12-3, Ed., Fact/Opinion T-chart 6 12-3, Ed.,
HW menu activity 7 12-4, Ed., Frayer
Model 8 12-4, Ed., HW menu activity 9
12-5, Crossover SAR Feature vs. Editorial 10
12 8, Blog, Venn Diagram
TURN IN T-O-D-A-Y!!! FIRST PORTFOLIO CHECK!
2Monday, 12-1-14Do Now - Open Writers
Notebook to next blank page. - Write the
following video title at the top of your page
- Police Bandits steal blood
- possibly infected with Ebola
- http//video.foxnews.com/v/3903928806001/police-ba
ndits-steal-blood-possibly-infected-with-ebola/
3Answer the following questions in your notebook
WRITING TERRITORY REFRESHER Ebola
- What is the purpose of the reporter briefly
mentioning the geographic location of Guinea? - According to this story, how did the scarcity of
vehicles in Guinea compromise the security of the
samples? - The reporter twice interjected comments that were
not in keeping with her otherwise detached tone.
What was one of them?
Topic for extended discussion What is the
connection between the commercial about AIDS and
the report about Ebola?
4Week 2, Day 1
- Divide into groups according to your assigned
packets - Local, Business, Sports, or Entertainment
- Review Table of Contents
5READ ANNOTATE
- Within your groups, read your feature article.
- Annotate THOROUGHLY looking for
- Writers tone
- Purpose
- Intended audience
- Reporters questions who, what, when, where, why
- Meaningful L2 words
6Assignment 1 Feature Article Questions
- What is the writers tone in your article?
- What is the writers purpose for this article?
(Be specific.) - Who do you think is the intended audience for
this article? - How do the answers to questions 1-3 relate to
each other? - Write a three sentence summary of your article.
- K ONLY - Complete one menu item
- to be turned in at the beginning of class
tomorrow.
7Tuesday, 12-2-14Do Now
- In your writers notebook, re-write the following
sentences correctly. Circle the corrections you
make.
1. Ebola is not currently an epidimic in the
U.S. but many fear that if it is not controlled
in West Africa, theyre may be. 2. Several
scientists theories is that the virus could
mutate and become airborne. 3. Its not out of
the question this has many Americans scared. 4.
Hopefully the epidemic is resolved in west Africa
quick so the desease does not spread
Worldwide. 5. Each of the West African countries
effected (have, has) had deaths in the thousands.
8Tuesday, 12-2-14Do Now
- In your writers notebook, re-write the following
sentences correctly. Circle the corrections you
make.
1. Ebola is not currently an epidemic in the
U.S., but many fear that if it is not controlled
in West Africa, it may become a problem in
America, too. 2. Several scientists theories
are that the virus could mutate and become
airborne. 3. Its not out of the question this
has many Americans scared. 4. Hopefully, the
epidemic is resolved in West Africa quickly so
the disease does not spread worldwide. 5. Each
of the West African countries affected (have,
has) had deaths in the thousands.
9Flash Summary - Feature Article Comprehension
Use reporters questions to help understand an
article!
Who? (1) What? (2) When? (3) Where? (4) Why?
(5) How? (6)
10Flash Summary - Feature Article Comprehension
Use reporters questions to help understand an
article!
USA End epidemic take action now African
nations most affected Stop Ebola epidemic from
spreading More beds, trained doctors, our
problem
11K Classes - Flash Summary 2 - Topic Relevance
to Me
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (L2 word)
12K Classes - Flash Summary 2 - Topic Relevance
to Me
4,300 cases, 2,300 deaths over past six
months Could virus spread to U.S -- even
Houston? Virus termination there equals
prevention here. Could Houston weather epidemic
storm? Dallas fiasco suggests not. Acting now
is our own Mortality.
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (L2)
- K HW
- Complete one menu item
- using your feature article.
13Wednesday, 12-3-14Do Now - Pick up a copy of
the article titled Epiphany of an everyman An
interview with Aron Ralston- Open Writers
Notebook to next blank page. - Write the
following title at the top of your page, then
READ the article.
- Writing Territory Refresher
- Aron Ralston
14Respond to the followingin your notebook
WRITING TERRITORY REFRESHER Aron Ralston
- Why do some people describe Aron Ralston as
reckless? - In Ralstons interview, he says, Elitism became
my salvation. What does he mean? - Why does Director Danny Boyle think Ralstons
story remains so gripping? - Write a one-sentence summary about Aron Ralston
as portrayed in this article. Begin your
sentence with the following sentence starter - In contrast to
15Editorial Article
Fact/Opinion T-Chart
Create a t-chart for facts and opinions and list
3 examples of text evidence under each
column. HOMEWORK - K ONLY - Complete one
menu item using the editorial article
16Thursday, 12-4-14K - Do Now
- In your writers notebook, imitate JFKs syntax
(sentence structure) in a sentence about your
News Junkie topic.
Excerpt from JFK Inaugural Address Now the
trumpet summons us again not as a call to bear
arms, though arms we need not as a call to
battle, though embattled we are but a call to
bear the burden of a long twilight struggle.
Example The
Ebola dilemma calls us to today Not as a
summons to deny the fear, for fear exists -- Not
as a summons to abandon realities, for real is
the danger -- But a summons to eliminate this
plague from the dawn of our tomorrow.
17Editorial Article
Fact/Opinion T-Chart
Create a t-chart for facts and opinions and list
3 examples of text evidence under each
column. HOMEWORK - K ONLY - Complete one
menu item using the editorial article
18Frayer Model - Editorial
- Topic in center
- Square 1 L2 words (3)
- Square 2 Golden line from editorial
- Square 3 2 sentence summary
- Square 4 Picture that encompasses article
HOMEWORK - K ONLY - Complete one menu item using
editorial
19Happy Friday!Do Now
- In your writers notebook, re-write the following
sentences correctly. Circle the corrections you
make.
- Aaron Raltons treacherous experience in the
canyon required great courage, he is an
inspiration to many. - Aaron is now living in Colorado with his wife
Jessica and there baby boy Leo. - The hallucination of a young boy provides Aaron
with a promise and it gives him the motivation to
keep pushing forward. - Aaron and his wife Jessica Trusty live together
in Boulder, Colorado. - Living threw such a traumatic experience has made
Aaron a better father a more appreciative human
being and a safer outdoorsman.
20Happy Friday!Do Now
- On a blank sheet of notebook paper, re-write the
following sentences correctly. Circle the
corrections you make.
- Aron Ralstons treacherous experience in the
canyon required great courage. He is an
inspiration to many. - Aron is now living in Colorado with his wife ,
Jessica , and their baby boy, Leo. - The hallucination of a young boy provides Aron
with a promise, and it gives him the motivation
to keep pushing forward. - Aron and his wife, Jessica Trusty, live together
in Boulder, Colorado. - Living through such a traumatic experience has
made Aron a better father, a more appreciative
human being, and a safer outdoorsman.
21TABLE OF CONTENTS
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K Classes 1 12-1, Feat., Article Questions 2
12-1, Feat., HW menu activity BONUS
ASSIGNMENT 3 12-2, Feat., Flash Summaries
(2) 4 12-2, Feat., HW menu activity 5
12-3, Ed., Fact/Opinion T-chart 6 12-3, Ed.,
HW menu activity 7 12-4, Ed., Frayer
Model 8 12-4, Ed., HW menu activity 9
12-5, Crossover SAR Feature vs. Editorial 10 -
TURN IN T-O-D-A-Y!!! FIRST PORTFOLIO CHECK!
22Crossover SAR Strategy
A nswer C ite E xplain Transition C ite E
xplain
23How do the authors purposes differ in the
feature and editorial about Ebola?
- A - The authors purposes in the feature and
editorial differ in their delivery. - C - In the feature article, the author uses
factual information to show hesitation saying,
Employers are pointing out that if we choose to
volunteer we are not covered by our health
insurance. - E - Fearful of the fact that insurance will not
cover costs, doctors are hesitant to render aid
in Africa. - T/C - Conversely the editorial uses bias to scare
readers saying, If we wait for vaccines to
arrivewe risk Ebola reaching our own
backyards. - E - The author of the editorial uses bias to make
a critical statement about the issues surrounding
Ebola.
24Fridays Activity
- With a partner answer the following question
using the ACET CE format - How does the authors purpose differ
- in your editorial and feature article?
- Use text evidence to support your answer.
- You must label A-C-E-T-C-E and highlight your
text evidence in YELLOW. Underline/highlight L2
abstract words in BLUE. Circle your transition
word. - NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
25SARWhats in a 3? That which we call a 3 by any
other name would
- INCLUDE
- An INSIGHTFUL or perceptive answer
- An idea that requires INFERENCE, thinking beyond
plain facts - SEVERAL CITATIONS for one idea
- TWO IDEAS (or more) with support provided for
each - SOPHISTICATED ideas and writing
26MONDAY Class Assignment 12/8/14
- With your partner, read the blog that is
connected to your category (Local, Business,
Entertainment, Sports). - As you read, ANNOTATE THE ARTICLE highlight any
examples of bias, underline two golden lines,
and make notes in the margins about any
issues/words/ideas that you need clarification
on. - Complete the Venn Diagram (3) by comparing and
contrasting the feature article, the editorial,
and the blog. Focus on the authors purpose, the
tone, the delivery, the ideas and arguments, etc. - Put in your News Junkie folder with todays
date.
27Homework
- COMPLETE ANNOTATIONS FOR ALL ARTILCES
- FINISH SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE FROM FRIDAY
(CONTRASTING THE FEATURE AND THE EDITORIAL)
PART OF YOUR MAJOR GRADE - ORGANIZE YOUR FOLDERS
- FINAL FOLDER DUE WEDNESDAY!
28HW Interpretive Pieces (K)
- 1 ANALYZE TOPIC
- Analyze TOPIC of your two articles for L2
associations. - EX Olympic race finished by Redmond and father
L2 associations family, determination,
tenacity, support - 2 FIND INTERPRETIVE PIECE
- A type of interpretive piece will be assigned to
you. - Find an example that CONNECTS with your topic on
an associative level. - EX Lyrics to the song Lean on Me
- 3 EXPLAIN L2 CONNECTION
- Write a summary describing the connection between
the topic of your two articles and the
interpretive piece (1/2 page or more). - EX Lean on mewhen youre not strong,
expresses a commitment of support similar to what
Derek Redmonds father displayed when his son
suffered injury in the Olympic race. Redmond was
in a state of physical agony and emotional
desperation
due Thursday in class
29HW - INTERPRETIVE PIECES (K)
- You will be assigned one of the following to
bring to class on Thursday. - The piece MUST be in a format that can be shared
with your group.
- Artistic painting
- Commercial (YouTube)
- Song lyrics (MP3 optional)
- Political Cartoon
- Poem
- Advertisement
- 5 Famous Quotes
30Connections Group Circle
- Portfolio Activity 5
- Share interpretive pieces within group
- 5 minutes per person
- Do this with each person in your group and then
turn in all work and interpretive selections with
paragraph stapled to the back. - PRESENTER
- Identify L2 association
- Explain connection
- LISTENER
- Write 2-3 sentences
- Summarize connection between each piece and topic
of the week
31HW Interpretive Pieces (K)
- 1 ANALYZE TOPIC
- Analyze TOPIC of your two articles for L2
associations. - EX Olympic race finished by Redmond and father
L2 associations family, determination,
tenacity, support - 2 FIND INTERPRETIVE PIECE
- A type of interpretive piece will be assigned to
you. - Find an example that CONNECTS with your topic on
an associative level. - EX Lyrics to the song Lean on Me
- 3 EXPLAIN L2 CONNECTION
- Write a summary describing the connection between
the topic of your two articles and the
interpretive piece (1/2 page or more). - EX Lean on mewhen youre not strong,
expresses a commitment of support similar to what
Derek Redmonds father displayed when his son
suffered injury in the Olympic race. Redmond was
in a state of physical agony and emotional
desperation
due Thursday in class
32HW - INTERPRETIVE PIECES (K)
- You will be assigned one of the following to
bring to class on Thursday. - The piece MUST be in a format that can be shared
with your group.
- Artistic painting
- Commercial (YouTube)
- Song lyrics (MP3 optional)
- Political Cartoon
- Poem
- Advertisement
- 5 Famous Quotes
33Connections Group Circle
- Portfolio Activity 5
- Share interpretive pieces within group
- 5 minutes per person
- Do this with each person in your group and then
turn in all work and interpretive selections with
paragraph stapled to the back. - PRESENTER
- Identify L2 association
- Explain connection
- LISTENER
- Write 2-3 sentences
- Summarize connection between each piece and topic
of the week