English 6 (Period 1) Assignments
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- 2013-14 School Year
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This is done Monday through Friday nights! Weekend nights don't require reading log entries, but you still need to read.
Remember, I will collect and check off your reading logs every few weeks... so be on top of your entries!
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YouDanger Revision
Having learned how to paraphrase, quote, write lead-ins, and cite in order to avoid plagiarism, you are going to…
• Write another argument TBEAR — in third person — on “YouDanger” by Justin O’Neill. You can modify your original to include what you have learned, or start over from scratch.
• This can be done NEATLY BY HAND or TYPED in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial.
• Be sure to consider…
- to write a topic sentence introducing the issue at hand and the position you are writing for it (YES, YouTube should ban stunt videos, or NO, people are responsible for their decisions)
- to write background that gives detail/context for the issue, and introduces the author and article
- to provide RELEVANT evidence that supports the position (can be a direct quote with lead-in, or a paraphrased version of it — either way, be sure to do the MLA citation!)
- write detailed analysis connecting the evidence to the position at hand — remember, this needs to be in third person (no I/me/my/us/we/our)
- a restatement/concluding sentence
• Mr. Applebaum will have the article to download on his website in PDF form.
DUE MONDAY, MAY 12TH
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This was assigned in class before spring break, and you may have been working on it over the break, but here is the official assignment.
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Remember that you should be working on preparing your argument keynote presentations and speeches. I would highly recommend practicing with the rest of your panel to see who will speak about which part. If it helps you in writing your presentation script, I'd recommend focusing on the TBEAR setup: your topic, the background history of the argument, your evidence, your analysis of the evidence, and a restatement of your main ideas. There should also be another R: the rebuttal, your counter-argument. What negative things could your opponents say about your argument, and how can you turn that into a positive?
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Choose either the body paragraph from your Argument TBEAR #1 OR Argument TBEAR #2.
For whichever body paragraph you choose, write an introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph.
Look over the rubric I am giving you to see what I’ll be grading for. Be sure to maintain THIRD PERSON VOICE and do not bring I/me/my/we/our/us into your paper! Be sure to CITE your sources! (Even if you do not do a direct quote and paraphrase information, you still need to cite your source of information so you are not plagiarizing!)
Your final paper will be due Thursday/Friday. I will need a paper copy with the rubric stapled on top.
Your essay needs to be written in 12 point font (Times New Roman OR Arial), double-spaced, with a proper heading in the corner. Your title for the paper should be in the same size font as the rest of the paper, and doesn’t need to be underlined, bolded, or italicized.
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You’ve created T-Charts/T-Bars for THREE more different articles that focus on arguments — “should we go to Mars?”, “do manners matter?”, and “should school cafeterias have assigned seating?” — and now you’re going to write a TBEAR body paragraph. Choose ONE of the arguments and write a TBEAR for it.
Please see the attached powerpoint that we went over in class for more details and for information regarding the more common mistakes that I saw while grading your Argument TBEAR #1s!
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You’ve created T-Charts/T-Bars for THREE different articles that focus on arguments — “should we stop selective breeding practices for bulldogs?”, “should everyone get a trophy?”, and “should kids be on reality TV?” — and now you’re going to write a TBEAR body paragraph.
Choose ONE of the arguments we have discussed so far in class, and write a TBEAR for it. The evidence you use NEEDS to be a FACTfrom the article— remember, you may have an opinion, but arguments are won with logic and evidence!
Be sure to properly cite the author of the Scope article you’re getting your information from: (Last Name Page #)
Paper should be typed in size 12, Times New Roman, with double spacing. Save as “LAST NAME – PERIOD # — Argument TBEAR 1” and be sure to have your heading in the upper right hand corner!
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- 20 minutes of reading a night in a novel.
- Reader's Journal: In your notebook, please put the date of your reading.
The first part of your journal entry is a minimum four sentence summary of that night's reading. In your own words, share the main ideas and the most important events of what happened in your story.
The second part is to copy down a quote from the novel that you liked OR hated. Maybe it's something that inspired you, or something you found funny. After copying down the quote, please write three sentences explaining your reaction to it.
This is done Monday through Thursday nights! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights don't require reading log entries. (You can still read those nights, don't let me stop you!)
Remember, I will collect and check off your reading logs every few weeks... so be on top of your entries!
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Three Paragraph Essay
Your assignment is to take either your TBEAR paragraph for Stargirl or Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys and turn it into a full essay with an introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph.
This essay will need to be double-spaced, in size 12 Times New Roman font, with a proper heading. It will be submitted to Mr. Applebaum as both a Google Doc, and as a printed (paper) copy.
A rubric for the essay is attached as TBEAR SCORE SHEET.
This will be due on October 15th for 1 & 5, and October 16th for 2, 4, & 6.
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You are writing a TBEAR paragraph on the use of theme in "Becky and the Wheel-and-Brakes Boys" (p. 448 of your textbook). This is written in Google Docs, which you started in class already. Be sure to SHARE with me when you are done. Your file should be saved as "Becky LAST NAME" or "Theme LAST NAME" where LAST NAME is replaced with your last name.
The exact prompt that you are responding to is:
What is the author's message, or overall theme, in "Becky and the Wheel and Brakes Boys"?
This should be written in Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12, and double spaced. Share it with [email protected] on Google Docs!
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Be sure you use all seven coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) in your comic!
It will need to be colorful, because we're going to hang them up in the classroom! You will have time next week in class to work on it, but you can also work on it at home.
I have included an early version of my sample comic for inspiration.
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On the due date (9/12 for 1 and 5, 9/13 for 2, 4, and 6), the student will need to turn in a typed final draft of this paragraph. The required format is: appropriate header in the right hand corner, 12 pt font, black ink, and double spaced. The student does NOT turn in the rough draft.
A sample paragraph is included in the TBEAR powerpoint that has been posted on the site.
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This narrative writing assignment is to be done after reading "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros in the textbook (page 465) in class.
This can be handwritten on lined paper, or typed up and printed out. If typed, it must be Arial font, size 12, double-spaced. If handwritten, it must be written in black or dark blue ink, or in pencil, and skipping lines. All assignments need the proper heading in the right hand corner.
Assignments need to be between two paragraphs and two pages long - BE CREATIVE!
Choose from one of the following two prompts — you only need to do one!
1.) Imagine you are sitting in the classroom with Rachel in the story “Eleven.” You know it’s Rachel’s birthday, and you also know it’s not her red sweater. Rewrite the classroom scene with the sweater from your point of view in first person narration. What can you do or say to add to the story or change the out come? How would you have acted if this had happened to you? Write about what you would feel watching this uncomfortable scene.
Be sure you include the following points: In the classroom scene, what did you (or your character) think when Mrs. Price told Rachel to take the sweater. What did you notice about Rachel? Describe the setting and develop the characters (feel free to make changes to the characters in “Eleven;” add your own characters if you like). Please invent and imagine for this assignment, don’t hold back. If you don’t know something about a character or description, then make it up—create!
2.) Describe a time when you had to stand up to an adult. Were you able to make yourself heard or like Rachel, did you let it go and live with the results? Write a personal narrative about the situation and describe what happened to you. Be sure to take the time to set your scene by describing the setting and develop the characters in your scene. Clearly explain the problem and how it was sorted out (resolved).