January 2011

Persuasion and Argument Unit Update

Library days will continue into this week. Please meet me in the library on Tuesday, January 18 through Monday, January 24.

We will begin discussing the writing of the paper and the presentation during class on Monday, January 24.

Exam Update

Exams start on Tuesday, January 25 (Period 1 Exam). The following will help in preparation for the 12 CP-A Exam:

Review characters, plots, themes, etc. in The Things They Carried, Brave New World/1984, Persepolis/Maus, Stiff, and Anthem. Think about the audience, purpose, and strategy for each of the works.

Review the Comparison/Contrast and the Argument/Persuasion PowerPoints. These are the two main modes of writing we have focused on during the first semester.

The Month of January

Persuasion and Argument Unit

Senior Issue Paper/Speech

Tuesday, January 4 - Thursday, January 6: You will be provided information on how to write a persuasive speech. All students must keep a folder for this unit. The folder will be handed in with your final persuasive speech.Due dates for different sections of the research process for the speech will be given in class. Please write all due dates in your planner. The process of creating a thesis, gathering information, and writing the works cited page will all be considered homework grades for this marking period. The actual paper and speech will be a part of the third marking period grade. All seniors are required to write a persuasive speech/essay. Library days include Friday, January 7 through Friday, January 14. This is plenty of time to get all research completed in class. You will receive a grade on your use of library time. Along with the online resources our library has available to you, this website also is a great resource: http://www.sac.edu/students/library/nealley/websites/controversial.htm

December Assignments

Brave New World and 1984 Thesis Paper Assignment:
The assignment will be handed out in class on Wednesday, Dec. 8. You will have three days in the computer lab # 316 to work on the assignment. Articles to help defend your thesis statement is a must. You are to also include a Works Cited page. The final essay is due Tuesday, December 14.

Anthem Reading Assignments:
Pages 17-62 due on Tuesday, December 14
Pages 63-end due on Thursday, December 16

Please have the Parental Consent Form for viewing an R Rated film to me by Monday, December 13. We will begin viewing Equilibrium on Friday, December 17.

December Assignments

Brave New World Reading Assignments:
Pages 153-184 are due Monday, November 29
Pages 185-end are due Tuesday, December 7

1984 Reading Assignments:
Pages 217-260 are due Tuesday, November 30
Pages 261-end are due Tuesday, December 7

Brave New World and 1984 Thesis Paper Assignment:
The assignment will be handed out in class on Wednesday, Dec. 8. You will have three days in the computer lab # 316 to work on the assignment. Articles to help defend your thesis statement is a must. You are to also include a Works Cited page. The final essay is due Monday, December 13.

Please have the Parental Consent Form for an viewing an R Rated film to me by Monday, December 13. We will begin viewing Equilibrium on Friday, December 17.

1984 Due Dates:

Due Wed., Nov. 17 -- Pages 1-104

Due Mon., Nov. 22 -- Pages 104-184

Due Tues., Nov. 23 -- Two current highlighted articles connected to a theme/concept/idea in 1984

Due Tues., Nov. 30 -- Pages 217-260

Due Tues., Dec. 7 -- Novel is to be completed

Brave New World Due Dates:

Due Tues., Nov. 16 -- Pages 1-56

Due Mon., Nov. 22 -- Pages 57-152

Due Tues., Nov. 23 -- Two current highlighted articles connected to a theme/concept/idea in Brave New World

Due Mon., Nov. 29 -- Pages 153-185

Due Mon., Dec. 6 -- Novel is to be completed

The Month of November Due Dates

1984 Due Dates:

Due Wed., Nov. 17 -- Pages 1-104


Due Mon., Nov. 22 -- Pages 104-184


Due Tues., Nov. 23 -- Two current highlighted articles connected to a theme/concept/idea in 1984


Due Tues., Nov. 30 -- Pages 217-260


Due Tues., Dec. 7 -- Novel is to be completed

The Week of November 8

You will continue to work on the comparison/contrast newsletters. Meet me in the downstairs lab on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Your goal is to complete your own essay, edit essays as a group, and revise them. On Wednesday, you will be asked to compile your essays in the newsletter. You will receive an individual grade (out of 25 points) and a group grade (another 10 points). Work together to help create an excellent comparison/contrast newsletter. Don't forget to have headlines that will hook your readers (title), the name of your newsletter, and pictures to go with the articles.