Monday, February 29 - Friday, March 4

Thursday
  1. The Soul of Capitalism. After reading, Applicationslist 3 topics the text deals with.  What are some "tells" for the theme of a text? For each topic, come up with a theme statement. 
  2. Synthesis essays - what are they? Analysis/interpretation. 1st get familiar with the question: verbs and keywords. 2nd read the context info. 3rd read with a pencil in hand. Read and label. 4th always make an outline - that is why the gods created the T-chart. 
  3. What makes a quality Synthesis Essay? We will look at the rubric, and score some student examples. Rubric: https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/grade12/english/release/key/1213en_pk.pdf
  4. Using examples of student papers that scored “6”, we will pull out what makes them quality synthesis essays. Examples: https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/exemplars/en_synthesis/en12-synthesis-samples.pdf
  5. Self-reflection. 

Wednesday

  1. Essay structure review - DUE TODAY  introduction.
  2. Next text to read The Soul of Capitalism.” Before reading: Walkabout review - Recollections:  What is capitalism? During reading, Insights: into Haps character based on his progress through the art gallery. After reading, Applications: list 3 topics the text deals with.  What are some "tells" for the theme of a text? For each topic, come up with a theme statement. 
  3. Briefly discuss "When Canada Met Andy." Groups of 4, complete MIPs on placemat. Decide on 3 main topics and then theme and place them in the center.
  4. Self-reflection. 

Tuesday

  1. Transition practice - 12 o'clock partner: give them a transitional phrase to use. Write their example on the board.
  2. Essay structure REVIEW - basic outline notes. Practice writing an introduction. PRACTICE IS DUE TOMORROW. 
  3. Next text to read “The Soul of Capitalism.” Before reading: Walkabout review - Recollections - What is capitalism? During reading: Insights into Hap’s character based on his progress through the art gallery. After reading: Applications topics vs theme and theme “tells."
Monday
  1. Don't forget to talk to me about a draft 2 of your No Canada response if you scored below 15/30. You have until this Friday, March 4th to get me your improved response. 
  2. GOAL SETTING FOR NEXT WRITTEN PIECE.
  3. Edit sheet based on errors in No Canada response paragraphs. QUIZ 

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