Nov. 14, 2017

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 9

1. Checking in.
2. Student discussion
3. 3.1
4. Activity - Compare and contrast paragraphs.

- Why compare and contrast?
- Synthesis: to blend different information and make an argument
- Paragraph structure
- In-class example
- Compare student character charts

5. Groups for P2:

Brandon
Kaelen
Abdi
Jocelyn
Haruki

Josh
Angel
Ben
Eric

Jayson
Danielle
Lucas
Paisley
Darren

Jace
Jaeya
Zhi
Emily
Kyle

* Note: I've added a synthesis rubric, transition words link, and the paragraph format document to the class assignment page, for your reference.

Next class is a test. For Monday, please read 3.2.

English 11

1. Checking in.
2. Student discussion
3. 2.4
4. Activity -Video clips
5. Compare and contrast paragraphs

- Why compare and contrast?
- Synthesis: to blend different information and make an argument
- Paragraph structure
- In-class example
- Compare student character charts

6. Groups

Rachel
Fynn
Jackey
Robert
Rhea

Zunerah
Keaton
Ben
Chris
Anika
Rebekah

Sarah
Matthew
Sam
Vanessa
Maven

Maxwell
Aaron
Nino
Nicole
Ryu

Jasper
Caleb P
Caleb W
Orion
Jared

* Note: I've added a synthesis rubric, transition words link, and the paragraph format document to the class assignment page, for your reference.

Next class is a test. For Monday, please read 2.5

English 10

1. Checking in.
2. Student discussion
3. 2.3-2.4
4. Activity - Compare and contrast

- Why compare and contrast?
- Synthesis: to blend different information and make an argument
- Paragraph structure
- In-class example
-  Compare student character charts

Groups (2-4)

Wen Yi
Jack
Mariko
Charis
Chelsea

Cathy
Felipe
Megan P
Patricia
Tina

Jagnoor
Zach
Rachel
Bernice
Dugan

Megan T
David
Sofia
Vitoria
Howard
Niko

Michelle
Gaven
Lucy
Kylie
Curmond

Groups (2-3)

Giovanna
Ben
Holly
Aaron

 Kazandra
Adam
Johnny
Sorato

Kevin
Miriam
Katie C
Andrew T
Trevor

Katie L
Celine
Miranda
Aidan
Martin

Shintaro
Jerry
Lina
Andrew L
Alan


* Note: I've added a synthesis rubric, transition words link, and the paragraph format document to the class assignment page, for your reference.

Next class is a test. For Monday, please read 2.5-6