1/11/13

1/11 English III

Tutoring cancelled today after school. For those of you who have come to tutoring this term, you are permitted to come Tuesday and Thursday next week to pull up your grade this term, if needed.


36. versatile adj

root vers: to turn
suffix: ate: forms adj
suffix: il: forms adj and nouns

infer meaning from the following sentence:

Students must be versatile and should be capable of completing multiple tasks such as reading, writing and high level thinking, on a daily basis.

actual meaning: capable of multi-tasking or doing more than one thing successfully at one time

Do your own sentence and have a peer review

Presentation Evaluations continue. You do not have to do for this class if you weren't here for presenations.

Presenations-students evaluate presenters. Submit today.

Take out R3 Independent Reading Notes.
Student leaders-chosen to tutor the students who don't have notes or don't remember how to take them.

Students without notes are to take out their notes and put for the
EQ: How do I successfully complete a reading entry?
Topic: reading logs

Take notes on the right for how to complete entries (only for non-tutors)
I won't have tutoring today. I have bronchitis and really don't feel well enough to stay. But I plan to update grades over the weekend. If Josh, needs to recover his grade he can come to tutoring next week and can submit work still, since he has been coming to tutoring.
On the left write questions you think I will ask you to make sure you understand how to do this. You will be teaching a Ra Ta Ta the next class. You will be given instructions and time to complete.

1st block Ra Ta Ta performed by Batten. To be finished next class.

1/9/13

1/9 English III (ER)

M&M 33. deferential- adj
            34. credulous- adj
            35. conduit-n

Copy chart:

33. prefix: de: out of           root: fer: to bear, carry   suffix: al: pertaining to
34. prefix  x                         root: cred: to belive        suffix: ous: forms adj
35. con: together                 root: duc: to lead            suffix: x

Infer definitions from the following models:
33. He showed his grandma deferential treatment over his brother, out of respect for her age and wisdom.
34. To automatically believe someone's argument as credulous without them providing logos and pathos, would be foolish.
35. He used his straw as a conduit to drink the thick shake.

Definitions for each word reviewed as a class.
deferential: showing or expressing respect, courteous
credulous: gullible, willing to believe without proper evidence
conduit: a natural or artificial tube or channel through which something fluid, liquid travels.

Write your own sentence, using context clues for each of the words. Have a peer review. Ms. Batten comes to verify peers have reviewed the word accurately. Remember a circle around their name means they aren't taking the time to give you proper feedback or they don't know how to use the words. Don't keep using someone whose name is continually circled for reviews.

Presentations (Continue Evaluations-Remember to submit Evaluations at the end of each class day)

Personal Reflection-Each group/presenter will be submitting a personal reflection after presentations. They will receive a list of comments from classmates and their grade from the teacher and will evaluate themselves on logos, pathos, ethos and speak of any changes they would make if presenting in the future.

Data Folders Students add to data folders, diagnostic mastery done in November.Students told to turn in today or next class.

APOM: Students reminded we will start reading A Prayer For Owen Meany again on Friday. They should bring their own copy of the book if they have one or the book they checked out. We will work on inferences, the next class.

Comprehension checks Reviewed. Student reminded that the thumbs up, out, down are universal signs in this class for any question I direct to them, such as: Do you understand: I'm not close-up  A little-thumbs out  Not at all: down   Do you need more time: Yes-Up Almost Done: thumbs out  I'm done: Thumbs out
Show me you're listening  Thumbs up: Yes  Thumbs out: I missed something you just said Nothing: not paying attention

Students reminded that if absent for a presentation or here but not prepared, that 25 points is deducted from the possible grade, meaning the highest grade to receive would be a C. Also student told to make sure they have their presentation ready, so that when I have time in class to fit in late presentations, they are prepared. They should bring their project to me at the beginning of class, and be the first one with their hand up when I ask who wants to present today.




1/7 English III

Group Presentations

Groups/Presenters submit PowerPoint to Ms. Batten at the beginning of class and make sure everything works.

While each group presents, you must evaluate them.

On a piece of paper, put your name and Group Eval/Presentations in the top right corner

For each group that presents, you will write:

Group Names: ____________________________________________________________

Topic (What they are trying to persuade you of.) ___________________________________

Ethos:  Commentary (must put 2 separate comments) and Grade (3, 2, 1, 0)

Logos: Commentary (must put 2 separate comments) and Grade (3,2,1, 0)

Pathos: Commentary (must put 2 separate comments) and Grade (3,2,1, 0)

For commentary and grading, use the rubric that has been provided to you. Ms. Batten hands out rubrics to anyone who hasn't brought theirs to class, to use while evaluating.

Students must turn in their Evaluations each day for credit. Absent students do not have to make this up for the presentations they weren't  present for.

For the remainder of class students can conference with Ms. Batten and/or work on their projects if presenting another day this week.  

1/3 English III

Reminder turn in M&M words 28-32.

Presentations are Monday 1/7, Wednesday 1/9, and Friday 1/11

Do not forget on the day of your presentation to turn in

W3-Persuasive Speech
-W3-Persuasive Contes (25 points)- Remember we took notes on logos, pathos, ethos, completed charts on all 3 and came up with level 1 and 2 questions for each section. You also were supposed to come up with 1 level 3 question for all of your notes. Don't forget to answer the EQ: Essential Question.
-Blank Rubric (can be the ones we've used in class or the one from your packet)
-Visual (Powerpoint, Display Board)
-Persuasive Packet/Outline-Follow directions on packet and half sheet given with research tips. Fill out packet completely before presenting. It walks you through your presentation. Also see the model outline for how to complete if you need help.

Each group practices Ethos with their group partner or another group. While practicing, their peer or fellow group must evaluate them using the following:

Ethos: Evaluation (10 points) Record on own paper

1)Dress:  Discuss what each of you plans to wear for your presentation. Evaluator to put a comment only regarding how effective they feel your choice of outfit.

2)Hand gestures, posture, facial expression: Each group/member is to practice using natural gestures, expressions and standing body posture while comparing McDonalds to Burger King. Evaluator is to document their commentary on how effective they feel you are at all 3 and improvements you need to make.

3) Note cards: Each group member is to reveal or discuss their plan for using note cards or memorizing speech. Evaluator is to document their commentary on how effective they feel the plan is and any improvements needed to ensure person is not dependent on power-point or notes.

4)Eye contact: Each group/member is to practice use of eye contact while repeating what they said about the 2 fast food restaurants, which incorporates the entire class and isn't awkward. Evaluator is to document their commentary on how effective they feel eye contact was and any improvements that need to be made.

5)Speaking Voice: Each group/member is to practice using a clear and audible speaking voice, changes in tone when appropriate and at a speed that is understandable. They will do this while repeating what they already said about the two fast food restaurants. Evaluator is to document their commentary on how effective they feel the speaker, their tone, their pace and any improvements they feel need to be made.

6)Sources Cited: Each group/member will discuss the sources they've found so far for their project. Evaluator is to document their commentary on how reliable they feel each source is and any sources which should be changed or eliminated before presenting. Citationmachine.net mentioned again for students to use for citing sources.

7) Everything together: Each group/member will practice hand gestures, standing posture, facial expression, eye contact, speaking voice volume, tone, speed of voice  and use of proper English while discussing their opinion on their actual topic.
Evaluator is to document their commentary on how effective they feel speaker is at incorporating all ethos aspects together and provide suggestions for improvement.

- Groups directed to turn in Ethos Evals this class in basket or in the library.

-Ms. Batten review entire rubric and reminds students they will be graded using this rubric on the day of their presentation.

-Ms. Batten reviews persuasive packet with class again and stresses how important it is to complete the packet and use it as a guide for your speech. 

Groups given more time in library to research.



To present:

1/7 Monday
4th
Rajym 40 Pro
Edwin/Barry 12 con
Kwenessia/Alex 9 con
Manny/Shaneyvian 33 pro
Tanaysha/Nicole 48 pro
Kaos 16 Pro
Terell/Jordan 18 con

5th
Curtis/Carl 43 Pro
Trey 12 Pro
Xaynah 27 Pro
Tyler 40 con
Shayla cell phones con
Juliano 33 pro
Jordann 4 con

1/9 Wednesday
4th
Eddie 42 con
Morgan 27 Pro
Nate 12 con
Klaus/Denis 17 con
Ru'Deisha 22 pro
5th
Adrian 47 pro
Nate/Brandi 11 con
Tracy/Andre 15 con
Josh/Akiya 38 pro

1/11 Friday
4th
Victoria 23 pro
Domonique 16 con

5th
Harvey 11 pro
Shawn/Tyler(re) 17 pro
Cody/Ray 2 pro
Chrissy 20 con
Roberto/Ian 14 con

12/14/12

12/12- 12/14 English III

12/12
Research Library

12/14

Turn in words 28-32

W3 Persuasive Speech given 1/7, 1/9 or 1/11. Each group/person is scheduled for a specific date and time. (50 points for speech)
-Turn in with W3-Persuasive Cnotes. Don't forget to answer the EQ-essential question (25 points)
-Blank Rubric for me to grade you
-PowerPoint or some type of visual display
-Persuasive Packet filled out completely  (25 points)

Follow the directions on the packet and the half sheet given to you with Research tips. These handouts have specific directions on:
- choosing and documenting 3 reliable sources
-saving the PowerPoint in proper format and PowerPoint specifications
-Format of speech
-Grading rubric

Ms. Batten shows each handout to class and stresses the importance of being prepared for speeches. Students only have one class with me, after the break, before presentations start. On that day they will practice their ethos for the first part of class. They need to make a plan now with partners to be ready.

Ms. Batten conferences with every present student regarding their grade

W4-Persuasive Grading- Hip hop is the Devil and Emotional Control Classes due.

Library-Research/Work on Project

12/10/12

12/10 English III

1) 32 compromise: (n. v)
prefix: com: with together    root: promise: to commit        suffix: x
prefix: pro: for, in support of  root: miss: to send (this is the root they are testing you on)

n: settlement, agreement-reached by opposing sides
v: infer meaning: to settle, to agree
Do your own sentence, picture, and have a peer review

Quiz is Wednesday during 6th block. Your words are due on Friday.

Model: Kim Kardashian and Old Navy came to a compromise. She dropped her lawsuit against them for violating her publicity rights and they gave her an undisclosed settlement amount. 

2)Class survey homework PAST due. This was due the last class. Some of you are confused about your topic or you didn't follow directions for the survey. Reminder-students were to survey students about their topic. If students agreed with them they only need to put yes or no. If they didn't agree with them, they need to put a reason why. Each group has to get 50 people. If presenting by yourself, you must get 50 people. List names of all surveyed. Time given in class to survey classmates. Turn in today.

3)W3-Persuasive Cnotes-Finish by answering Essential Question. Keep for now and turn in with speech. The notes will count toward your assessment grade for the speech, so make sure you finish them and submit. So if you don't submit the Cnotes on the speech date, the highest score you can receive on the speech is
a 75

4)"Emotional Control Classes" Persuasive speech Students jigsawed and will be grading on the same part of the rubric they did for the Hiphop speech. Students must take notes on their categories while listening to the speech. They should do this on the same rubric, by drawing a dividing line or on a new rubric making sure to label one rubric as Hiphop and the other as Emotional Control. They should name specific details from the speech. Each person should also give a score 3 to 0 (3 being an A) for each category they are to grade. Group members meet together and discuss their comments and score. Each group member is to write in each part of the rubric after listening to their group members. If absent watch the speech online here. If absent, you must evaluate every category and assign a grade 3 to 0 for each part of the rubric. Calculate the 8 categories together and divide by 8 for your final score.

5)Class Discusses each part of rubric and grades given. Most of class agrees the student received a 1 to 1.5- a D.

6)Research library-
New presentation dates are 1/7 Monday and 1/9 Wednesday early release and 1/11 Friday

Meet in the library on Wednesday.

12/6/12

12/6 English III

1) 31-circumflex: (n. adj. v)
prefix: circum: around round about    root: flex: bend,curve         suffix: x

n: mark ^, ', ~ placed over vowels in some languages to stress pronunciation
adj: infer first;  bending or winding around
v:infer first; to bend to curve, to wind

Model: The gymnast circumflexed as she tumbled and curved her body over the vault.

sentence, picture, peer review

2)Class survey homework due before end of class. Reminder-students were to survey students about their topic. If students agreed with them they only need to put yes or no. If they didn't agree with them, they need to put a reason why. Each group has to get 50 people. If presenting by yourself, you must get 50 people. List names of all surveyed. Time given in class to survey classmates. Turn in today.

3)W3-Persuasive Cnotes-Finish by answering Essential Question. Keep for now and turn in with speech. The notes will count toward your assessment grade for the speech, so make sure you finish them and submit.

4)"Hip hop is the Devil" Persuasive speech Students jigsawed and will be grading only some of the rubric which they will later share with their group.Students must take notes on their categories while listening to the speech. They should name specific details from the speech. Each person should also give a score 3 to 0 (3 being an A) for each category they are to grade. Group members meet together and discuss their comments and score. Each group member is to write in each part of the rubric after listening to their group members. If absent watch the speech online here. If absent, you must evaluate every category and assign a grade 3 to 0 for each part of the rubric. Calculate the 8 categories together and divide by 8 for your final score.

5)Class Discusses each part of rubric and grades given. Most of class agrees the student received a 2- a high C or low B.

6)Research library-4th block-instruction. Some students sign up for new presentation date. Presentations voted on to move after break. New dates are Friday 12/14 if you still want to go before the break.
If after break, 1/7 Monday and 1/9 Wednesday early release


12/4/12

12/4 English III

1. 30)conspicuous- 

prefix: x   root: spic: to watch, observe root:conspicuous: open to view   suffix: -ous: forms adj

infer:
actual: out in the open, attracting attention

The student was conspicuous when he texted in class, and was looking down at his lap during the lesson.

Sentence, Picture, Peer Review

Homework explained:
Survey 50 students about your persuasive topic. Make sure to put their name and whether they are pro or con for your topic. If they don't agree with you, you must put a comment for them as well. If you have 2 people in your group, you can split this assignment. Make sure you phrase your questions in a student friendly way. This survey will reveal how your audience will feel about your topic, could provide you with logos, and it will give you reasons you should think about when trying to persuade an audience. Due: 12/6

Take out W3-Persuasive Cnotes: Class reviews Ethos clips and discusses why they make the company seem credible, trustworthy or credible. Class reviews logos, pathos, ethos via review videos from youtube clip 1 and youtube click 2. Students are asked to add to their notes if they missed one of the days we discussed each device.

Groups: Review Ethos in groups by 1)Defining in your own words 2)Explaining how ethos is convincing in an argument. 3) Come up with 1 level 1, 1 level 2 for ethos. 4) Come up with 1-level 3 question for all of your notes. Share with class

Finish and submit Exit 7, on your own. Remember do not copy someone's exit slip or work with them. 80%

Presentation vote/sign up: Students vote on moving presentations after break or keeping before. Absent students from last class sign up for topic and receive topics and research info.

Presentation Help/Review: Ms. Batten reviews persuasive handouts, making sure to talk about the half sheet which explains sites to use to help with project and submission guidelines. The persuasive speech rubric was explained in detail.

Students in 4th block jigsawed and each will be evaluating "Hip Hop is the Devil". Students in 4th shown speech. To continue next class

Students in 5th block not jigsawed yet. They will view the speech the next class. Time given in library to research topic and get tips from Mrs. Crosby for research.

11/29/12

11/20 and 11/27 English III

11/20

Study for M&M quiz 6th block today. Turn in words 23-27, making sure they are labelled with the numbers.

Exit 6-past due.

Take out W3-Persuasive Cnotes- 
With group, review logos, why using logos is convincing and come up with 1-level 1 and 1-level 2 questions. Write these questions beside your logos notes. Discuss the 3 logos clips with your group. Share with class all discussion items above.

Add to  pathos notes on W3

Pathos: an emotional appeal

-convinces a person by appealing to their higher emotions (belief in fairness, love, pity, positive humor, patriotism) or their lower emotions (greed, lust, revenge, guilt, etc.)

- When you accept a claim based on how it makes you feel without fully analyzing the rationale behind the claim, you are acting on pathos.

- Although the pathetic appeal can be manipulative, it is the cornerstone of moving people to action.

 

several examples of pathos shown to class. Copy chart below and complete for the 3 clips shown.

 


11/27

M&M 28) acerbic- Start new set of words. We are focused on the root word now.

Prefix: x     Root: acer: harsh, angry, bitter   Suffix: ic: add to form adjectives

infer: 
actual: using words intended to hurt some one's feelings

Model: The couple of 5 years had to split because they couldn't stop making acerbic comments to one another and counseling didn't help.

DO: sentence, picture, review

Copy Exit 7:Persuasion (12 points)
1)What is the difference between logos, pathos, ethos? (3)
2)Specify at least 2 ways to use logos in a presentation? (2)
3)Specify at least 2 ways to use pathos in a presentation? (2)
4)Specify at least 2 ways to use ethos in a presentation? (2)
5)When is your persuasive speech due and how much is it worth?(3)


Finish pathos notes. Finish chart with group.

Groups: Define pathos in own words, explain why using it is convincing, and come up with 1-level 1 and 1-level 2 question for the pathos part of your notes. 
 Class discusses pathos clips and chart. 

Add to ethos part of your notes:  
o    Ethos: an appeal based off on one’s own credibility and/or calling on ethics to make yourself seem credible
When using ethos, you call on Trustworthiness, Similarity between you and speaker, Authority of speaker, Reputation, Sincerity, ethics of society
  In an essay, use of proper Standard English is part of your ethos  


­­­Commerical
Ethos Found
Why is it ethos?











Sony     Morgan    Sensodyne     Apple         

 


Ms. Batten discusses Persuasive Speech. Topics and times to be selected this Friday. The speech will be 100 points/80% grade and will be delivered on 12/12 or 12/14 depending on what time you select to do yours when your name is drawn. You are allowed to work with one person from your English class, or you can work on your own. You will incorporate logos, pathos and ethos. You should not choose a partner that will destroy the ethos part of your presentation. Time limits will be 4 to 7 minutes for speech.