Division/Classification

Students read another sample essay (This is Paintball) and began drafting their essay. Rough drafts are due Wednesday pd 2 and Thursday pd 5.

Anthem

Students worked independently today reading Anthem or working on their essay. Anthem questions are due Monday.

The Sound of Music

Today students read and discussed the essay "The Sound of Music: Enough Already". Students were asked to analyze tone, figurative language, and audience/purpose. We then continued drafting the division/classification essay.

The Extendable Fork

Today students read "The Extendable Fork" and answered questions about the essay. We focused on audience/purpose and the use of figurative language. Students used the remainder of the period to work on their division/classification essay.

Lies

Students read a division/classification essay about telling lies. We discussed the strategies used by the author as well as the audience/purpose. Students then began brainstorming topics and examples for their own essay.

Anthem HW part II

Students received the following worksheet which is due Monday 9/30: Name: _____________________________ English 12B Anthem sections VI- XII Please answer the following questions as you read. VI. 1. What is Equality 7-2521’s punishment? VII. 1. Explain the following quote: “We are old now, yet we were young this morning” (Rand 68). 2. Why is the Council horrified at Equality’s discovery? (p. 73-74) VIII. 1. What emotion is Equality 7-2521 experiencing for the first time? IX. 1. What does Equality learn to do for the first time as he walks through the forest? (p. 86) X. 1. What is strange and unique about the house discovered by Equality and Liberty? XI. 1. What does Equality 7-2521 now realize is the goal and purpose of his life? XII. 1. What does the following quote mean to you as you prepare to graduate this year? “To be free, a man must be free of his brothers” (Rand 101).

Figurative Language

Yesterday we worked on developing imagery, and today we worked on extended metaphors and similes. Tomorrow we will work on Anthem.

Anthem

Students began reading Anthem in class today and must complete the following assignment by Monday of next week: Name: _____________________________ English 12B Anthem sections I-V Please answer the following questions as you read. I. 1. Why is the word “alone” fearful? (p.17) 2. How does Rand create Equality 7-2521 so that he stands out from his brothers? (p.18) 3. What is Equality’s great sin? (p. 21) 4. Where are men sent at age 40? (p.28) 5. What has Equality 7-2521 stolen? Why? (p. 35-36) II. 1. How does Equality feel about Liberty 5-3000? What is Equality’s name for them? 2. At what time are they sent to the Palace of Mating? Why? 3. Why was a man burned alive? (p. 49) III. 1. What has Equality 7-2521 discovered? IV. 1. What name does Liberty 5-3000 give Equality? Is this perfect for him? Explain. 2. Would you be a friend to Equality 7-2521? Why/why not? V. 1. What does Equality 7-2521 wonder for the first time? (p. 61) 2. Why don’t inmates try to escape from prison?

Valedictorian Speech

Today students read a speech from a high school valedictorian and discussed the audience, purpose, and tone. Students then began writing their own valedictorian speech considering what they have gained from high school, what they can expect in the future, who their audience is, what their purpose is, and what their tone will be.

Peer Evaluation

Today students finished their rough drafts and completed a peer editing assignment. We will spend tomorrow in the library completing the final draft.

Why I Write

Students received their first writing assignment of the year. Writing Assignment # 1: Your first essay will be titled “Why I Write.” Use any notes/handouts and class discussions to help you begin this essay. It is to be typed – MLA heading and format. This essay may entertain and/or may be informative. I am your audience. This will be my first impression of you as a writer. Find your voice and write. Due Date: ____9/11/12 Today we spent some time brainstorming and drafting. We also read a sample essay.

Elements of Voice

Students completed a handout asking them to provide their thoughts on writing and then completed a voice activity.