Week #17 - Argument

Hello Sophomores!

This is our last official week of the Semester - next week are your Midterms.  Work hard in all of your classes, speak with your teachers, and do all of your readings and assignments.

You were all very diligent in your efforts last week with your writing.  Learning how to respond well and to evaluate an argument - citing claims, evidence, supports with your own commentary is a tremendous skill.  You will put your talents to the test this week while analyzing the MLK speech - as well as some other related assignments.

The Argument PowerPoint is available here for you.  Please review it and know the F.E.L.T methods.  It will really help you with your evaluations to determine if an argument is valid, balanced, and fair.

Here is our tentative schedule. Just like last week - we will adapt if needed. 

Monday
* Independent Reading Selection - your book must be present and approved by me.  Be genuine and honest with your choice.
* View the MLK speech, while reading it and adding annotations.  What are you noticing - what is the argument and evidence.  What is MLK doing with his use of language - how and why is it effective? 
* Group Activity - Graphic Organizer.

Tuesday
* Continue the Graphic Organuzer group activity.  Review all answers.
* Argument Evaluation - in class writing response using the TS, CD, CM method

Wednesday
* Finish Argument Evaluations - you will need a signature from me to verify completion.  Expect this to be part of your first NB check.
* Read  "Hope and Glory" - Nelson Mandela speech.  Annotate for claim, evidence, supports

Thursday - To Be Determined
* Mandela "Hope and Glory" related writing

Friday
* Mandela "Hope and Glory" related writing assignment due
* Study Guide - Terms and Subject matter for Midterm (Weds 1/23 - Per 1,Thurs 1/24 - Per. 3, 4)
*Independent Reading - Bring your book.  You must be done with your selection by 2/11

Have a good week.  Work hard. Most returned work can be found in your folder in the back of the room.  You will have time the day of your Midterm to revisit past work and grades.  Advocate for yourself.  Speak with me well in advance if you have any concerns.

Tutoring/Office Hours will be on MONDAY and THURSDAY this week.

Be good.

Samakosky