Monday, February 29 - Friday, March 4
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
- “The Soul of Capitalism.” 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Self-reflection.
Wednesday
- Essay structure review - DUE TODAY introduction.
- 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: 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.
- 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.
- Self-reflection.
Tuesday
- Transition practice - 12 o'clock partner: give them a transitional phrase to use. Write their example on the board.
- Essay structure REVIEW - basic outline notes. Practice writing an introduction. PRACTICE IS DUE TOMORROW.
- 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."
- 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.
- GOAL SETTING FOR NEXT WRITTEN PIECE.
- Edit sheet based on errors in No Canada response paragraphs. QUIZ
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