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Pre-Assessment Review

8/21, 22. Pre-Assessment Review. Please resume working on your TPCASTT over “The Seafarer”. Bellringer.

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Pre-Assessment Review

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  1. 8/21, 22 Pre-Assessment Review

  2. Please resume working on your TPCASTT over “The Seafarer”. Bellringer

  3. ELACC11-12L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCGPS

  4. ELACC11-12L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing CCGPS

  5. ELACC11-12W1:Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. CCGPS

  6. ELACC11-12W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. ccgps

  7. How can students provide enough supporting evidence to successfully present an argument? Essential Question

  8. Common errors in Essays

  9. Read and analyze Queen Elizabeth’s “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury.” Then, argue your position regarding a woman’s capability to lead a nation during times of war and/or peace. Consider both the text and your own personal ideas and experiences in forming your position and supporting your argument. What are the directions?

  10. Use the speech to foster an argument about women in general. Choose a side (positive/negative) Include supporting details for your arguments. Directions

  11. She lead her country in the best of time and the worst of time. She stop at nothing to defend her country. Her had the ability to lead her country. Subject Verb Agreement

  12. It all depends on what kind of woman we are talking about? A woman is too emotional to do all the things that need to be done to rule a country. A man knows all the right stuff to do when planning an attack on Spain. What is stuff?... What are Things…. What is It?

  13. There – physical or abstract location. • We should check the gym for basketballs. They are usually stored there. • Their --- Possession • If several companies are competing for business, they will try their best to offer low prices. • They’re – They are • They are (They’re) going to be late to class if they do not walk faster. There/Their/They’re

  14. Where is a good place to start?

  15. IDEAS (40%) • Awareness of purpose—TO PERSUADE • Establish a controlling idea (THESIS) • Give main points (TOPIC SENTENCES) • Elaborates on/explains points • Supporting detail • Relevance of detail • Closure at end of essay

  16. 2. Organization (20%) • Overall Plan • Introduction/Body/Conclusion • Organization of paragraphs (handout) • In Paragraphs • Sequence of Ideas • Grouping examples in paragraphs • Transitions!

  17. 3. Style (20%) • Who is my audience? • What words do I use? (diction) • Who are you? Would you say that? (voice) Show us who you are when you write….In standard English, of course… • Sentence variety/syntax….”SPEAK” clearly on paper

  18. 4. Conventions (20%) • Sentence formation • Correct • Clear • Complex • Punctuated • Usage • Agreement • Standard word forms • Verbs • Mechanics • Punctuation • Spelling • Paragraph breaks • Capitalization • BRUSH YOUR TEETH BEFORE YOU GO TO THE PROM….

  19. Create a written brainstorm based on the following possible writing test prompt: Writing Situation: Many professional athletes earn millions of dollars each year while teachers, nurses, firefighters, and law enforcement officers earn much less per year. Is it fair that professional athletes earn such high salaries compared to these public servants? Why? Why not? Directions for Writing: Write your opinion to the editor of the local newspaper. Include reasons and evidence that will convince the newspaper subscribers to support your position. Breaking down a prompt

  20. One sentence that summarizes both your topic and your purpose and lets your reader know your persuasive intentions. • Includes three parts: general topic, your focus, and supporting points. • Supporting points will become the topics for each of your body paragraphs. Be sure to keep them specific enough to create argument but concise so that you still have something to explore in the bodies. • Sample: • “Television affects young children negativelyby exposing them to adult programs, increasing their desire for needless products, and decreasing their playful activity.” Controlling Idea/Thesis

  21. Practice

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