English 4 & 4H: 10/1,2/12

Guiding Q:

• What is the writing process, and how can I use these techniques to create a successful paper?
• What is a rubric, and how is it used to grade projects?

Bell Ringer

• Read the 4th set of 10 pages from their chosen book.
• List the similarities and differences between any two characters.

Activities:

• Take up and grade assigned pre-writes before students go to their seats.
• Video: The power of words and action
• What is the thesis?
• How did he prove it?
• What is the comparison in this video?
• Where did the term "Bold as Brass" come from?
• How is "Bold as Brass" figurative language? How does it compare? Why does the figurative language add so much more to the comparison?
• Show and go over the rubric for grading the castle project.
• Why am I showing the rubric?
• What does the rubric show about the project and the grading process?
• Why am I showing this project rubric right as we go into the beginning of the writing project for the grading period?
• Explain: The importance, value and need for pre-writes in the writing process
• Explain how the grades for the pre-write just given and returned were determined
• Require/demand they do more
• Focus to fully develop all ideas to the fullest extent
• Assign
• Complete pre-write (or do it the first time for partial credit) for more points. Have in class as before -- before they sit down.
• Choose the topics they will write about.
• Handout FRI graphic organizer for a compare/contrast essay
• Assign start the graphic organizer by next class
• Reminders
• Test this Friday. Homework required before test.