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Happy 2 nd Semester, almost sophomores!

Happy 2 nd Semester, almost sophomores!. On your bell work sheet, take your best guess at each word then tell why you came to that conclusion. Amoral Biennial Circumvent. Happy 2 nd Semester, almost sophomores!.

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Happy 2 nd Semester, almost sophomores!

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  1. Happy 2nd Semester, almost sophomores! On your bell work sheet, take your best guess at each word then tell why you came to that conclusion. Amoral Biennial Circumvent

  2. Happy 2nd Semester, almost sophomores! On your bell work sheet, take your best guess at each word then tell why you came to that conclusion. Amoral: without moral feelings Biennial: occurring every two years Circumvent: to surround; to encompass

  3. 30-15-10 List Meaning: Visual/Memory Clue Examples: absent abstinence Prefix: a,ab,abs Class Examples: Explanation Sentence:

  4. 30-15-10 List Meaning: Visual/Memory Clue Examples: adhere annex adapt Prefix: ad, a, ac, af, ag, an, ar, at, as Class Examples: Explanation Sentence:

  5. 30-15-10 List Meaning: Visual/Memory Clue Examples: bicycle bisect Prefix: bi, bis Class Examples: Explanation Sentence:

  6. 30-15-10 List Meaning: Visual/Memory Clue Examples: circumference Prefix: circum Class Examples: Explanation Sentence:

  7. 30-15-10 List Meaning: Visual/Memory Clue Examples: connect combination Prefix: com, con Class Examples: Explanation Sentence:

  8. BRAVE, BRAWN & BRAINS

  9. A Hero is a person: • of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities; • with super-human powers; • who is admired and trusted by those he or she leads • who rescues his or her people; • who possesses an unusual talent that helps people; • who perseveres in the face of great trials or seemingly impossible obstacles • who places the welfare of others above his or her own.

  10. Hero SEE Chart

  11. KalebEulls’ SEE Chart

  12. KalebEulls’ Hero essay • Introduction A. Hook (define hero, hero quote, describe hero…) B. Bridge (tell what KalebEulls did that was special) C. Thesis Statement • Body paragraph = Brave A. Definition of bravery B. Example of bravery C. Example of bravery & transition • Body paragraph = Brawn A. Definition of brawn B. Example of brawn C. Example of brawn & transition • Body paragraph = Brains A. Definition of brains B. Example of brains C. Example of brains • Conclusion A. Restate thesis statement B. Final thought

  13. Happy Tuesday! Please do the following: On your bell work sheet, label the parts of the introductory paragraph for a POSITION PAPER. THEN State how you would write the intro paragraph to this prompt. HINT: R.A.P.

  14. ACT Writing Prompt Imagine that Montresor’s plan for revenge against Fortunado went wrong; instead of punishing with impunity, he got caught! Some people believe that Montresor should not be punished because Fortunado insulted him. Others believe that since Fortunado did no physical harm to Montresor and Montresor left Fortunado to die, that Montresor deserves a harsh punishment. In your opinion, should Montresor be punished for what he did to Fortunado? In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. What is the prompt asking us to do? Highlight this! What are the “opposing views”? Label these as Arg 1 and Arg 2 Decide what side you want to take.

  15. ACT Writing Prompt Imagine that Montresor’s plan for revenge against Fortunado went wrong; instead of punishing with impunity, he got caught! Some people believe that Montresor should not be punished because Fortunado insulted him. Others believe that since Fortunado did no physical harm to Montresor and Montresor left Fortunado to die, that Montresor deserves a harsh punishment. In your opinion, should Montresor be punished for what he did to Fortunado? In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. Restate the Prompt Address Both Sides Put your Position Statement

  16. Position Paper Puzzle Paragraph 1: (introduction) A. Restate the prompt B. Acknowledge both sides C. Position statement Paragraph 2: A. Counterargument w/reasons to support your #1 B. Secondary support for #1 (x2) Paragraph 3: A. Primary support for #2 B. Secondary support for #2 (x2) Paragraph 4: A. Primary support for #3 B. Secondary support for #3 (x2) Paragraph 5: (conclusion) A. Restate your position statement B. Quote/Call to action/broad statement/theme… Review outline of a position paper Look over the “jumbled” position paper Identify the parts Cut & paste it back together in the correct order

  17. Odysseus’ SEE Chart

  18. Odysseus’ Position Paper Odysseus is a Greek figure who helped win the Trojan War and then fought his way back to his hometown of Ithaca. Some people believe that Odysseus is a hero. Others believe that Odysseus’ character has too many flaws to be considered heroic. In your opinion, is Odysseus a hero? In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

  19. Odysseus’ Position Paper • Introduction • A. Restate Prompt • B. Acknowledge both sides • C. Position statement (3rd person, please!) • Counter Argument Body paragraph + Brave • A. State why Odysseus is NOT a hero; prove wrong • B. Definition of Bravery • C. Example of bravery (story summary AND direct citation from text) • D. Same as “C” + transition to brawn • III. Body paragraph = Brawn • A. Definition of brawn • B. Example of brawn (story summary AND direct citation from text) • C. Same as “B” + transition to brains • Body paragraph = Brains • A. Definition of brains • B. Example of brains (story summary AND direct citation from text) • C. Same as “B” + transition to end • Conclusion • A. Restate position statement • B. Final thought (come full circle, broad statement…)

  20. Exit! Using one or two of the prefixes for the week, describe how Odysseus is a hero or is not a hero. Ex: Odysseus is not a hero because he is amoral.

  21. MAP Language Test

  22. Happy Thursday! Please do the following: Choose ONE of the cited lines from The Odyssey below and craft a sentence using it as proof that Odysseus is a hero. Cited Lines: 1) “Without a word, I drew my sharpened sword…”(920, 52) 2) “I tied them silently together…”(908, 338) 3)”rammed it deep into his crater eye…”(906, 292)

  23. The Odyssey Stations Lance Armstrong Article Trojan Tweet Pod Cast Transcript Scholarly Article/Research Assigned groups 10-12 minutes per station Everyone works together, but does own work, too Staple, turn in

  24. Happy Friday! Use the next 3 minutes to review your Prefix sheet! Take test; flip over when done Finish Hero Position paper Work on IR projects

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