Hello Seniors!
If you have your texts - you will work with a partner.
Please use Activity 17 in your packet to guide you through the Peer Revision process.
This is your time to write and converse authentically about your text choices.
If you have completed the Peer Revision - you may begin to work independently on Activity 18 - developing your Introduction Paragraph
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 17 - Peer Revision Opportunity
* Activity 18 - Portfolio Written Introduction
HOMEWORK:
* Complete (rough draft) Introduction Paragraph - due Thursday 2/12
Be able to clearly communicate your topic, message, and purpose.
This is a page for Mr. Samakosky's ERWC course at Point Loma High School.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Peer Revision - Texts and Connections to Message
Hello Seniors!
Today you will work with a partner.
Please use Activity 17 in your packet to guide you through the Peer Revision process.
This is your time to write and converse authentically about your text choices.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 17 - Peer Revision
*** This is a CREDIT/NO CREDIT assignment.
HOMEWORK:
* Complete Activity 17 - Work Check
* Based on evidence collected - re-evaluate your texts and bring your FIVE pieces for your portfolio.
* We will work on developing your Introduction (See Activity 18) on Wednesday
Today you will work with a partner.
Please use Activity 17 in your packet to guide you through the Peer Revision process.
This is your time to write and converse authentically about your text choices.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 17 - Peer Revision
*** This is a CREDIT/NO CREDIT assignment.
HOMEWORK:
* Complete Activity 17 - Work Check
* Based on evidence collected - re-evaluate your texts and bring your FIVE pieces for your portfolio.
* We will work on developing your Introduction (See Activity 18) on Wednesday
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Work Day - Assembling Texts for Peer Review
Hello Seniors!
By now you should have your topic, a clear message, and the FIVE texts you are choosing to synthesize rhetorically. You have had ample time and have acquired strategies and skills to help you to determine which texts are best for you and your intended audience.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 15 - This will require a lot of time and thought.
* Activity 16 - Is your message clear?
Can you WRITE about the texts that you are planning on using?
HOMEWORK:
Prep for Activity 17 - Peer Review
**Be ready to work with your texts. This is a credit/no credit assignment
By now you should have your topic, a clear message, and the FIVE texts you are choosing to synthesize rhetorically. You have had ample time and have acquired strategies and skills to help you to determine which texts are best for you and your intended audience.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 15 - This will require a lot of time and thought.
* Activity 16 - Is your message clear?
Can you WRITE about the texts that you are planning on using?
HOMEWORK:
Prep for Activity 17 - Peer Review
**Be ready to work with your texts. This is a credit/no credit assignment
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Compiling Your Portfolio - Workday
Hello Seniors!
Your FINAL assignment with this unit will require you to compile a portfolio that includes several different kinds of writing about the same topic. You will need to write a reflective introduction to the pieces that you chose to include.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 15 - This will require a lot of time and thought. Please chose a topic/theme that is important to you and/or that you are passionate about.
* Teacher Example - Take notes!
* Work Check on Friday - Activities 9-15
HW: Complete all Activities needed for work check on Friday
Your FINAL assignment with this unit will require you to compile a portfolio that includes several different kinds of writing about the same topic. You will need to write a reflective introduction to the pieces that you chose to include.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 15 - This will require a lot of time and thought. Please chose a topic/theme that is important to you and/or that you are passionate about.
* Teacher Example - Take notes!
* Work Check on Friday - Activities 9-15
HW: Complete all Activities needed for work check on Friday
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Beginning to Work With Multiple Genres
Hello Seniors!
Your FINAL assignment with this unit will require you to compile a portfolio that includes several different kinds of writing about the same topic. You will need to write a reflective introduction to the pieces that you chose to include.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 15 - This will require a lot of time and thought. Please chose a topic/theme that is important to you and/or that you are passionate about.
* Teacher Example - Take notes!
* Activity 12 - Think Aloud (Per 6,7)
* Work Check on Friday - Activities 9-15
HW: Complete all Activities needed for work check on Friday
Your FINAL assignment with this unit will require you to compile a portfolio that includes several different kinds of writing about the same topic. You will need to write a reflective introduction to the pieces that you chose to include.
Today's Agenda:
* Activity 15 - This will require a lot of time and thought. Please chose a topic/theme that is important to you and/or that you are passionate about.
* Teacher Example - Take notes!
* Activity 12 - Think Aloud (Per 6,7)
* Work Check on Friday - Activities 9-15
HW: Complete all Activities needed for work check on Friday
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Working With Your Academic/Scholarly Article
Today you will spend time working with your scholarly article that relates to your text/topic.
Agenda:
* Activity 9 - Take Notes on Requirements
* Activity 10 and 11
* Activity 12, 13, 14
HW:
Work Check - Activities 10-14
Begin thinking of your Multi-Genre Portfolio (4-5 texts) - due date TBD
Monday, February 2, 2015
Finding A Scholarly Article Related To Your Topic
Hello Students!
Today we will spend time finding a scholarly article that relates to your text/topic that you have already been working on in class. Please take the time to find an article that includes the necessary features.
Agenda:
* Activity 9 - Take Notes on Requirements
* Laptops - Research! Print!
* Work Check - Activities 6,7,8
HW - Bring your article to class w/notes, annotations.
Be ready to complete:
Activity 10 - Individually
Activity 11 - highlight specialized language/jagon
Today we will spend time finding a scholarly article that relates to your text/topic that you have already been working on in class. Please take the time to find an article that includes the necessary features.
Agenda:
* Activity 9 - Take Notes on Requirements
* Laptops - Research! Print!
* Work Check - Activities 6,7,8
HW - Bring your article to class w/notes, annotations.
Be ready to complete:
Activity 10 - Individually
Activity 11 - highlight specialized language/jagon
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