Semester #2 - Week #1

Hello!  Hello!

I hope all is well. Grades are now in - however some changes can still be made until Tuesday.  You will complete an in-class write on Monday that will allow you to reflect on the semester that was and your efforts in the class.  I will read these before closing grades for good.

Below you will see our tentative schedule for the week.  Please be prepared with your materials, as well as a workable notebook.  Many of you will do much better if you are organized and know where your work, notes, and handouts are located.  Keep your Table of Contents up to date.

Independent Reading selection must be done by Mon. 2/11. This includes your related assignment - either the Mind-map or a review of the book connecting to themes/characters/author style/etc. This should be considered homework every night.

***Mind-map link:
 http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/top-10/

Monday
Argument Process Piece - Debates and/or Speeches.  You must clear this with me on Friday.
What are Writing Response Groups (WRG) Figment Fridays?
In class write - First semester reflection and Second semester expectations.

***Figment Daily Themes - sign up can be found here:
 http://figment.com/dailythemes

Tuesday
Argument Continued - Bill Clinton speech - read/annotate.
Essential Questions - this will help with your analysis
View - Clinton Biography and Speech
Graphic Organizer

***Here is the link to the Clinton speech and the video.
 http://millercenter.org/president/speeches/detail/3436

Wednesday
Quickwrite
Continue with Clinton speech
Small group discussion - graphic organizer
Develop Clinton Analysis - TS, CD, CM  (prep for TEST)

Thursday
In class - Clinton Analysis - notes/graphic organizer will be allowed
Please note - this will count as a TEST grade.

Friday
Argument Process piece - commitment and decision due!
Welcome to Figment Fridays!

Office Hours/Tutoring are on Tuesdays.  Get the assistance you need.

It is sick season!  Let's stay healthy! Tissues and hand sanitizer are needed in class.
Extra credit (5 points per item - max of 5 = 25 points)
Start the semester off with some extra points!

Have a good week.  Make smart decisions so that you have a successful semester.  You will continue to be challenged in our class - you must bring your best efforts on a consistent basis to achieve an A or B. You must always be growing as a reader and writer.  Participation in class will also have greater value this semester.  Be sure to consider all of this - as you reflect upon your past efforts.

Be good.

Samakosky