Chapter # 5
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Theme
Conquering Citations
QIW
Quote
“A broken bone can heal, but the wound a word opens can fester forever.” -Jessamyn West
Please read the quote and then write a few sentences describing the quote and what it means.
Idiom
Write a few sentences about what it means and then give a real life example
On the fence Meaning: not able to decide something
Wordparts
Please add two or three words that have these word parts. Do not add the definition. Just add two or three words that have the word parts. Please see the example.
Example:
magn/a/i= great
magnify, magnificent and magnate
man/i/u= hand
manual, maneuver and manuscript
chron= time
cide= kill
circum= around
Packback
This week you will need to post to Packback. Please watch the presentation. It is short and great information. You must post and respond by Sunday midnight. This is an exterior program and I do not control the time. It will not accept late work. You are welcome to discuss anything that pertains to this week or last week. I look forward to reading your post. You should post by Tuesday and then respond during the week.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY TO DO THIS!
Intro video
How to see your score video
You need to post one question and two responses!
Strategy
Intro to Citations
Before
Please answer these questions before you view the presentation.
If you are not sure, that is okay just make your best guess. No need to google it. We will be discussing this.
What are citations?
Why do we need to cite?
How do you cite?
What are in-text citations?
What is a work cited page?
Why do I need to follow the format?
Intro to Citations
Task
Please watch the Edpuzzle video MLA Style Citing
Please read this article. It will detail how to use Word for citations
After you view the presentation and complete Edpuzzle
What are citations?
Why do we need to cite?
How do we cite?
What are in-text citations?
What is a work cited page?
Why do I need to follow the format, as long as I give credit?
Patterns
Intro to Classification Pattern
Before
Please answer these questions before you view the presentation.
What type of essay is a classification essay?
Have I convinced you that planning is important?
If you are not sure, that is okay just make your best guess. No need to google it. We will be discussing this.
Intro to Classification
After
What is the format for a clssification essay?
Why will this help you be a better writer?
Task
Take a look at his classification essay. You do not need to read all of it but please skim it.
Link
What is the thesis statement?
Are the in-text citations available in the references (work cited page)?
Create an outline for this article. It does not have to be very detailed. Please add the outline here.
Vocab
Intro to SEPA
After viewing the presentation please complete SEPA. You can add your work right here. Please use the presentation created by your classmates available in the vocabulary link in our blackboard course.
Vocabulary # 5
Reading
99 Strange
This week we are reading an article about the different names groups of animals have. It was somewhat frivolous but I found it interesting and funny. You probably already know a few such as a group of dogs is a pack and a group of birds is a flock. However there are a ton of crazy ones that you have probably never heard of.
Before
Do you know the names of any group of animals? If so, write some down.
Humans are social creatures as a norm, especially young people. How have you managed the pandemic? Tell me a bit about your experience. This should be 3 or 4 sentences
Important note: I know there are a lot of names and you do not need to learn them nor take notes about each name. You can just look over the names. Some of the names are really clever.
99 Strange Collective Animal Names
During Reading
Please take notes often. Your notes do not need to be complete sentences.
After Reading
Did you like the article? Explain your response. This should be a few sentences.
What were some of your favorite names?
Is this a classification writing? Explain your answer.
Writing
Classification
My Many Names
Write a classification essay describing the different nicknames or names you have. I have a ton of names. For example, Mom, Professor and Mal are just some of my names. For each nickname I have responsibilities and characteristics. Each one is unique. This should be a separate file, 300-500 words and MLA format. Please add your plan here. Your essay should be a separate file.
Create a short plan for a classification essay.
Plan Description (What is the concept) Sentence
Thesis
Support Point
Support Point
Support Point
Conclusion
Writer’s Workshop
Quotes Practice
This week we are working on Quotes. You can find the assignment in google classroom.
QW
Intro to Quick Write
Please use 3 vocabulary words from chapters 1,2 and 3. Please highlight the words
What would you change
Your Best Asset
Before you start this QW please write down one or two things you would change about yourself. I would shut up more. I am a truly gregarious person. Please watch this video about changing something about yourself. Maybe you will have things in common with the
Then, since I like everything positive, think about your best asset. Write one paragraph describing your best asset. Please use three vocabulary words from chapter 3, 4 and 5. Please highlight the words.
What would you change
LBOE
Intro to Little Bit of Everything
This week you received 4 LBOE. Pick the one you found most interesting. Write one paragraph about the event oIntro to Quick Writer person. Then write one paragraph with your opinion.
Closing
You have made it to the end!
Connection
Please write a few sentences about this week’s assignments and connect them to your life.
Favorite words of the week.
Pick a quote or sentence that stood out from this week’s assignments.
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