Sunday, August 17, 2014

Week 2 2014


Monday August 18
Do Reading Check Questions pp. 9-10
Download evaluate credibility of argument template from 10th grade box in
Op-ED folder
           
Homework-If you did not do in class or do not have a computer, printer, or Internet access at home, go to LACER in Library or Cafeteria to download.
Complete Template
Bring Red Pens to class tomorrow

Tuesday August 19
(How to read an assignment prompt)
·      Explain a writer’s argument
·      Take a position on the writer’s conclusion to the argument
·      Construct an argument in response
Peer Review Evaluate credibility template

Homework- Finish the template           

Wednesday August 20
Constructed response pp. 11 Write a short 500-word (~ 2.5 pages) essay in which you evaluate the credibility of the arguments of the tow opinion pieces you have just read. Use your template as your guide. First summarize the writers’ main claim in each piece. Then evaluate the evidence and other support the writers use in their arguments. Finally, tell which article you found more convincing, and explain why.
Honors students:  Research the 2013 revision to the California Good Samaritan laws. In your conclusion discuss the impact of the law. Remember to cite in your MLA format Works Cited list at the end of your paper.


Homework- Type essay, remember to triple space Bring Print out and Red pens to class

Thursday August 21
Peer Review Essay
Homework- submit to turnitin.com before class on Friday.  If you do not have a computer, printer, or Internet access at home, go to LACER in Library or Cafeteria to upload.

Friday August 22
Annotate Writing a Persuasive Essay pp. 15-23

Homework
Annotate The War Escalates and Dear Folks PML pp. 24-29
Honors Students: Explore Library of Congress Vietnam resources. You will need these for the next essay
Country History
Vietnam Veterans Project

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