Introduction to The Hobbit

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: explain how someone can grow in virtue and wisdom.

Reading: We are currently reading The Hobbit.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to The Hobbit. We will have one lecture a week.

Homework:

1. The Hobbit 1-5 Gimkit Farmchain assignment. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Vocab review and final draft

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: improve my ability to include evidence and commentary in a synthesis essay.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. First, we will play a game to review our vocabulary.
2. Write a body paragraph that quotes from at least two of the sources.
1. Start the paragraph with the phrase, "The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...
2. Then add a sentence that tells how food trucks relate to that factor.
1. (ex.) The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...The growth in food trucks can contribute to...
3. Now add your quotes from the sources and give some real world examples.
4. Finally end with your commentary.
1. This evidence suggests...Consequently if...Therefore,...
3. Make sure you highlight the parts of your paragraph.
4. We will also add a conclusion to our essay.
1. Conclusions should be idea and action based
2. Think about some personal experiences you have had that hold emotional weight and logically relate to the topic of your paper and your argument. If you don't have an experience of your own, think of someone that you know.
3. Begin to produce up to 4 sentences that tell the story or stories from step 2 while connecting those stories to the ideas of step 1.
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment.
4. Shift from talking about yourself to talking about people and individuals outside of yourself.
5. Include a snippet of a pertinent quote from one of the sources that is no more than six words.
6. Leave a glass slipper. Consider what you want your audience to do.
1. You can use the phrase "In a world where..."
2. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of their teachers note, “dating in high school is not very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.
7. Here is the conclusion all together:
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of Marc and Carly's teachers note, “dating in high school is [not] very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.

Homework:

1. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Final Draft

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: improve my ability to include evidence and commentary in a synthesis essay.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Write a body paragraph that quotes from at least two of the sources.
1. Start the paragraph with the phrase, "The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...
2. Then add a sentence that tells how food trucks relate to that factor.
1. (ex.) The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...The growth in food trucks can contribute to...
3. Now add your quotes from the sources and give some real world examples.
4. Finally end with your commentary.
1. This evidence suggests...Consequently if...Therefore,...
2. Make sure you highlight the parts of your paragraph.
3. We will also add a conclusion to our essay.
1. Conclusions should be idea and action based
2. Think about some personal experiences you have had that hold emotional weight and logically relate to the topic of your paper and your argument. If you don't have an experience of your own, think of someone that you know.
3. Begin to produce up to 4 sentences that tell the story or stories from step 2 while connecting those stories to the ideas of step 1.
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment.
4. Shift from talking about yourself to talking about people and individuals outside of yourself.
5. Include a snippet of a pertinent quote from one of the sources that is no more than six words.
6. Leave a glass slipper. Consider what you want your audience to do.
1. You can use the phrase "In a world where..."
2. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of their teachers note, “dating in high school is not very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.
7. Here is the conclusion all together:
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of Marc and Carly's teachers note, “dating in high school is [not] very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.

Homework:

1. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Food Truck Body Paragraph

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Write a body paragraph that quotes from at least two of the sources.
1. Start the paragraph with the phrase, "The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...
2. Then add a sentence that tells how food trucks relate to that factor.
1. (ex.) The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...The growth in food trucks can contribute to...
3. Now add your quotes from the sources and give some real world examples.
4. Finally end with your commentary.
1. This evidence suggests...Consequently if...Therefore,...
2. Make sure you highlight the parts of your paragraph.

Homework:

1. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Food Truck Prompt

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Read the prompt carefully. Identify the ideas from the prompt and the two sides.
2. Skim the sources by reading the first and last paragraphs. Write down the main ideas and what side the article is arguing for.
3. Identify three factors that cities need to consider when deciding how to regulate food trucks.
1. Create a thesis statement that is worded like this
1. When deciding how to regulate food trucks, it is important for cities to consider...
4. Write a four sentence introduction to your essay.
1. The first sentence should be about the importance of regulations.
1. (ex.) Cities are living, breathing organisms, and in order to thrive, they need a framework of rules that ensures order and harmony.
2. Then write two sentences about the new trend of food trucks in cities.
3. The fourth sentence should be your thesis statement.
5. Write a body paragraph that quotes from at least two of the sources.
1. Start the paragraph with the phrase, "The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...
2. Then add a sentence that tells how food trucks relate to that factor.
1. (ex.) The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...The growth in food trucks can contribute to...
3. Now add your quotes from the sources and give some real world examples.
4. Finally end with your commentary.
1. This evidence suggests...Consequently if...Therefore,...
6. Make sure you highlight the parts of your paragraph.

Homework:

1. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Horror second body paragraph

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. New vocabulary list in the homework section.
2. Review grades and comments on your first paragraphs of your essay.
3. Copy down my example of good, but compressed body paragraph.
4. Highlight some evidence you might be missing.
5. Write another body paragraph.

Homework:

1. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Horror Synthesis Day 3

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary review game.
2. Today we will write our introduction.
1. General statement about horror films.
2. Two sentences about how and why people view horror films for entertainment.
3. Write your thesis statement
1. Commercializing fear and horror negatively influences
2. Commercializing fear and horror is beneficial
4. Write the topic sentences that identify the idea you will focus on in the paragraph and what types of evidence you will use.
1. Studies that focus on teen and adult behaviors seem to suggest that...
5. Quotes
1. Add the name and the credentials of the person providing the evidence. 
2. Sharon Smith, a psychology professor at Berkeley, states that "QUOTE." 
3. A study from Stanford university found "QUOTE."
6. End with your commentary sentences
1. Commentary Sentence 1: This evidence suggests that effective communication in a relationship requires listening for implied meanings because it points to the importance of understanding a partner's unspoken feelings and needs. 
2. Commentary Sentence 2: Consequently, if couples do not pick up on each other's subtle cues, they will likely encounter conflict since failing to grasp nuances can lead to misunderstandings. 
3. Commentary Sentence 3: Therefore, due to the fact that perceiving unexpressed emotions and ideas is an important aspect of communication, it reveals that relationships require reading between the lines to foster mutual comprehension and intimacy.
7. Find quotes from each source.

Homework:

1. Fishtopia SAT vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Horror Synthesis Prompt Day 2

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Today we will begin our second synthesis essay. We will begin by breaking down the prompt of many different essay topics.
1. Create a chart about all of the sources and the ideas in those sources.
2. Find quotes from each source.

Homework:

1. Fishtopia SAT vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Horror Movie Prompt Day 1

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Today we will begin our second synthesis essay. We will begin by breaking down the prompt of many different essay topics.
2. Remember to argue ideas not things.
3. We will follow the same process we did for our last essay.
1. Read the prompt.
2. Identify ideas from the prompt
3. Identify positions and assumptions
4. Preview the sources by reading the first and last paragraph.
5. Break into groups and read the sources in depth.

Homework:

1. Fishtopia SAT vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Day 6

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: write a body paragraph and a conclusion

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Fishtopia SAT vocabulary list
2. Yesterday, we started reading the sources and looking for ideas for our essay. Today we will finish any partner paragraphs and you will work on your own paragraph.
1. Here are a sample of quotes to use in your essay.
1. Sample body paragraph
1. Communication is a crucial factor for Carly to consider when deciding whether to stay with Marc because it will help them resolve their conflicts. Currently, Marc and Carly seem to be having significant communication problems, especially about if one of them is cheating on the other. For instance, Danielle states, “I was told by Lindsey that Carly was cheating on you with John. But you know how Lindsey can be…” This statement indicates that Marc is relying on hearsay from a potentially unreliable source, suggesting a breakdown in communication between him and Carly. Additionally, Anna, who is a jealous friend of Marc and Carly, states that “Marc is convinced that Carly is cheating on him because Carly has been with John for the last two nights.” Rather than communicating with Carly, Marc is letting himself be swayed by conflicting accounts of Carly’s faithfulness. This evidence suggests that Marc is making assumptions without seeking clarification from Carly, leading to misunderstandings and potential conflict. Consequently, if Carly and Marc cannot improve their communication skills, their relationship will fall apart. Therefore, effective communication is essential for resolving their current conflicts and building a stronger foundation for the future.
2. We will also add a conclusion to our essay.
1. Conclusions should be idea and action based
2. Think about some personal experiences you have had that hold emotional weight and logically relate to the topic of your paper and your argument. If you don't have an experience of your own, think of someone that you know.
3. Begin to produce up to 4 sentences that tell the story or stories from step 2 while connecting those stories to the ideas of step 1.
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment.
4. Shift from talking about yourself to talking about people and individuals outside of yourself.
5. Include a snippet of a pertinent quote from one of the sources that is no more than six words.
6. Leave a glass slipper. Consider what you want your audience to do.
1. You can use the phrase "In a world where..."
2. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of their teachers note, “dating in high school is not very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.
7. Here is the conclusion all together:
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of Marc and Carly's teachers note, “dating in high school is [not] very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.

Homework:

1. Work on your G-H vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Day 5

Big Idea: Ideology, utopia, and imagination

After today I should be able to: break down a prompt and brainstorm ideas

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Yesterday, we started reading the sources and looking for ideas for our essay. Today we will
1. Here are a sample of quotes to use in your essay.
2. We will use these templates to write the commentary portion of our paragraphs.
1. Sample body paragraph
1. Communication is a crucial factor for Carly to consider when deciding whether to stay with Marc because it will help them resolve their conflicts. Currently, Marc and Carly seem to be having significant communication problems, especially about if one of them is cheating on the other. For instance, Danielle states, “I was told by Lindsey that Carly was cheating on you with John. But you know how Lindsey can be…” This statement indicates that Marc is relying on hearsay from a potentially unreliable source, suggesting a breakdown in communication between him and Carly. Additionally, Anna, who is a jealous friend of Marc and Carly, states that “Marc is convinced that Carly is cheating on him because Carly has been with John for the last two nights.” Rather than communicating with Carly, Marc is letting himself be swayed by conflicting accounts of Carly’s faithfulness. This evidence suggests that Marc is making assumptions without seeking clarification from Carly, leading to misunderstandings and potential conflict. Consequently, if Carly and Marc cannot improve their communication skills, their relationship will fall apart. Therefore, effective communication is essential for resolving their current conflicts and building a stronger foundation for the future.

Homework:

1. Work on your G-H vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Day 4

Big Idea: Ideology, utopia, and imagination

After today I should be able to: break down a prompt and brainstorm ideas

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Yesterday, we started reading the sources and looking for ideas for our essay. Today we will
1. Collect quotes to use in our essay
2. Start an outline for our essay.
3. Write a partner paragraph for the second body paragraph.

Homework:

1. Work on your G-H vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Day 3

Big Idea: Ideology, utopia, and imagination

After today I should be able to: break down a prompt and brainstorm ideas

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary review game
2. Yesterday, we started reading the sources and looking for ideas for our essay. Today we will
1. Collect quotes to use in our essay
2. Write an introduction
1. High school relationships…Marc and Carly…To help her decide where to go next in the relationship, Carly should consider the following factors: communication, beliefs about dating, boundaries with friends, and the level of commitment to the relationship. All of these factors are important because they are the foundation for resolving conflicts and strengthening the bond between two people.
3. Refine our thesis statement by adding BECAUSE

Homework:

1. Work on your E-F vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Day 2

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a prompt and brainstorm ideas

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Yesterday, we started working in breaking down the prompt for our synthesis essay. We identified the abstract ideas in the prompt to help us already think about the topic.
1. Create a command and conquer question.
2. Use your conquer question to gather information from your sources.

Homework:

1. Work on your E-F vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Synthesis Essay Day 1

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a prompt and brainstorm ideas

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Create your new vocabulary list using words from E and F. Your list should have 20 words from the Big Book of Words.
2. Today we will work on a specific kind of essay: synthesis.
1. This type of essay requires you to read information from many different sources to create your own argument.
2. We will start with an easy topic: high school relationships.

Homework:

1. Work on your E-F vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Finish Connections Map

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: make multiple connections between Norse Mythology and Greek Epic

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Create connections map for Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
1. Choose 15 characters from Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
2. Choose 5 adjectives that describe these characters
3. Choose 2 places
4. Choose 8 ideas from the Great Ideas list
2. Discuss Harrison Bergeron

Homework:

1. None

Connections Map Day 3

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: make multiple connections between Norse Mythology and Greek Epic

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Create connections map for Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
1. Choose 15 characters from Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
2. Choose 5 adjectives that describe these characters
3. Choose 2 places
4. Choose 8 ideas from the Great Ideas list
2. Read Harrison Bergeron

Homework:

1. None

Connections Map Day 2

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: make multiple connections between Norse Mythology and Greek Epic

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Create connections map for Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
1. Choose 15 characters from Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
2. Choose 5 adjectives that describe these characters
3. Choose 2 places
4. Choose 8 ideas from the Great Ideas list

Homework:

1. None

Connections Map

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: make multiple connections between Norse Mythology and Greek Epic

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Create connections map for Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
1. Choose 15 characters from Norse Mythology and Greek Epic
2. Choose 5 adjectives that describe these characters
3. Choose 2 places
4. Choose 8 ideas from the Great Ideas list

Homework:

1. None