English 10 Honors (Period 4) Assignments
- Instructor
- Jomeline Balatayo, Ph.D.
- Term
- Fall 2016
- Department
- English
- Description
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Course Syllabus
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Past Assignments
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Watch the documentary "13" on Netflix and write a response to the following prompt:
Stories can be persuasive. Show how the documentary attempts to persuade viewers to accept/acknowledge the particular values, information, or principles that it presents. How has your own thoughts and ideas evolved on the issue of race and mass incarceration in the U.S. after viewing this film?
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"13th" Ava Duvernay articles and Interviews: http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/10/ava-duvernay-13th-netflix/503075/
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- Close read Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" and annotate the text.
- Answer questions #1-6 of at the end of the packet
- Do a SOAPSTONE analysis of "The Crisis" and complete the graphic organizer
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Finish Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" annotation and SOAPSTONE graphic organizer.
Sojourner Truth short bio: http://www.biography.com/people/sojourner-truth-9511284
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Finish Counterargument Practice prompts 3 & 4.
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Argumentative Essay due via Turnitin.com (use Canvas). Directions, rubric, and outline sheet are attached.
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Links on Finding Good Sources and How to Cite Them.
- Why Students Can't Google Their Way to the Truth http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/11/02/why-students-cant-google-their-way-to.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB&print=1
- MLA Argumentative Sample Paper http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writersref6e/lmcontent/ch07/PDF/Hacker-Hammond-MLA-Arg.pdf
- OWL Purdue MLA Citations Guide https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
- MLA Sample Paper https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Hacker-Sample%20MLA%20Formatted%20Paper.pdf
- Evaluating Internet Resources http://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content
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REVISED OUTLINES DUE
Dear Students,
Over the course of the month, I have provided you all with several layouts because I am trying to show you different ways of organizing your ideas for the argumentative essay--it is up to you to make a decision on how to structure and write your paper. Your essay is required to have a Claim (thesis or argument), details and commentary to support your claim, and Counterclaim with details of support against the author of the article whose opinion you disagree. How you organize your paragraphs and ideas is completely is up to you.
The outline I provided is generic--you may follow it exactly the way it is, or you can rearrange it the way you see fit, depending on how you want to structure your essay.
Dr. Balatayo
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Argumentative Essay Outlines are due on Monday, 11/21.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING MLA ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY SAMPLES:
- http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writersref6e/lmcontent/ch07/PDF/Hacker-Hammond-MLA-Arg.pdf
- https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Hacker-Sample%20MLA%20Formatted%20Paper.pdf
ONLINE SOURCES:
- PBS News http://www.pbs.org/newshour/
- Fake NewsWebsites + Google docs: http://www.dailydot.com/layer8/fake-news-sites-list-facebook/
- Pro Publica https://www.propublica.org/awards/
- Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/
- NPR: http://www.npr.org/?refresh=true
- ERIC: https://eric.ed.gov/?
- OWL Purdue: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
- Source Check:https://www.publicintegrity.org/politics/buying-president-2016/source-check
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Check out all of the three links below, skim the debate articles for each, and choose one of the NY Times Debate topics you'd like to use for your argumentative essay:
- Do Trigger Warnings Work?http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/09/13/do-trigger-warnings-work
- Is Creativity Endangered? http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/09/15/is-creativity-endangered
- Is Honesty for Suckers? http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/09/29/is-honesty-for-suckers
On Wednesday, I will provide you with a hard copy of your chosen debate topic. I will also provide you with the essay directions, argumentative essay rubric, and outline sheet.
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Fallacy project and presentation due
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Critical Thinking notes and Persuasive Essay ppt.
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Intro. to Rhetoric: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-use-rhetoric-to-get-what-you-want-camille-a-langston
Fundamentals of Critical Thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cum3k-Wglfw
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- Watch this video and pay close attention to the sample thesis statements: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-power-of-a-great-introduction-carolyn-mohr#watch
- Write a perfect paragraph that addresses the prompt. See attachment.
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Finish the whole Harrison Bergeron Study Guide.
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Harrison Bergeron 2081: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FrZQavx0N8
How does Harrison Bergeron's rebellion reveal his character and his values? Support your response with evidence from the text.
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Finish Harrison Bergeron close reading and annotations. Draw your best interpretation of HB with handicaps on.
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Watch/review the Charlie Rose Interview with Kurt Vonnegut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROyr83rib3Q&feature=em-share_video_user
Brainstorm ideas (bullets are ok) for this question: How do we unleash our potential/creativity in spite of technology and media?
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Wiesel Interview Part 3: http://www.schooltube.com/video/14bdb111e9289e62a1e6/Winfrey%20&%20Wiesel%20-%20Auschwitz%20
Wiesel Interview Part 4: http://www.schooltube.com/video/879dcb29ed4b98799fc9/Winfrey%20&%20Wiesel%20-%20Auschwitz%20
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"Night" Chaps. 6-9 Vocab. Quiz #3
Prepare for timed In-Class Essay on Friday.
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"Night" chaps. 6-9 packet due. Finish the following:
- Active Reading
- Personal Response
- Analyzing Literature #1-5.
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Finish Personal Response and Analyzing Literature (#'s 1-5) sections of Night Chaps. 3-5 packet.
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Transformation Projects Due! Group presentations during class.
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Work on Transformation Project and study for vocab. quiz
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- Close read Chaps. 3-5 of Night. Consider the "Setting the Purpose" section of your packet, and "read to find out how Wiesel responds to many dangerous situations."
- Learn and study the new vocab. words in the packet.
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Read this article: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/world-leaders-focus-refugee-crisis-syria-42164444
Answer the question by completing the Say, Mean, Matter chart.
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Fill out S.S. Evidence Sheet. The seven S.S. questions are posted on the HW posted for the Sept. 19 due date.
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- Prepare for the quiz on Monday by studying the vocab. words on Night Chaps. 1-2 packet.
- Finish Night 1 & 2 packet
- Print out the Socratic Seminar Questions
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Finish reading and taking notes of Elie Wiesel's biographical info. and complete "Active Reading" of your Night Chaps. 1 & 2 packet.
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Do Active Reading on pg. 13 of Night Packet.
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Read, annotate, and critique Lit. Essay Sample (in Lit. Analysis Essay Packet) and reflect on your own in-class essay. Take notes on your reflection and discuss ways you can improve.
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Read Night chaps. 1-2.
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Finish Close Reading
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- Read this article: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/world-leaders-focus-refugee-crisis-syria-42164444
- Answer the question using the "Say, Mean, Matter" Chart.
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Summer HW Character Transformation Project
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Google Doc. Group Essay
- MLA Format (title, double-space, 1-inch margins, 12 size font)
- At least 2 pages
- Provide at least 8 evidences of support
- FINAL DRAFT copy (proofread, copy-edited)