Welcome!

**We will upload the practice document to www.turnitn.com during class tomorrow, 8/28

  

Welcome:

Daily Affirmation: You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. (Les Brown) 

I. Syllabus Link:

https://bhscomp1.blogspot.com/2024/08/syllabus.html

A. Review Syllabus and begin Writing Sample

B. Sign in to www.turnitin.com

C. Create accounts at www.grammarly.com/edu

(We will sign in to Grammarly in class.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SIGN IN ONYOUR OWN)

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CONTEXT CLUES- to be completed in class

D. Review Context clues :  We will complete these in class)

1. Adamant in his support of gun control, Senator Keen won’t give in to pressure from powerful opponents.

A. firm      B. uncertain      C. flexible  D.  calm

2. He had financial issues, so he decided to make his own money.  He was sent off to Leavenworth for seven years for COUNTERFEITING.

A. Having great power B. With danger mental disorder C. Making illegal imitations    D. Trembling; quivering  E. Maze like passages

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VOCAB AND WRITING- To be completed on your own

II.  Vocab and 5 Paragraph Essay

1. Vocabulary Chapter 1- Vocab homework is due  on Monday, 9/2 @ midnight

- Turn your work in to Google Classroom

2. Sentences -Complete for CHAPTER 1 - THERE ARE 10 WORDS IN THIS UNIT

Write an original sentence for each vocab word.

-Underline the vocabulary word

-Highlight or italicize the context clue-YOU MUST INCLUDE ENOUGH CONTEXT CLUES TO INFER THE MEANING OF THE VOCAB WORK. 

-Sunday, 9/2 @ Midnight- turn in your sentences to www.turnitin.com

-turn in Vocab Chapter 1 to Google Classroom (Only turn in Chapter 1.  Please do not turn in the entire unit- JUST CHAPTER 1)

-Turn your Sentences in to www.turnitin.com by Sunday, 9/2 @ Midnight

1. Vocab 1 test: Friday, 9/6

VOCAB UNIT: There is a copy you can edit in your Google Classroom

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III. Writing Sample- will be started in class

Assignment 1: Writing Sample

Today is your first day as a high school student, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I know this is a new experience, and frankly this year, it is an odd experience! The unknown is challenging!! Let's channel this idea for your writing sample.

You are going to write THREE PARAGRAPHS on the following topic:

Topic: How do you feel about attending high school?

Growing up, you have watched at least a thousand tv shows that featured high school scenarios. Now it's your turn to talk about your expectations.

Tips:

I. Suggested Details:

A. Introductory statement (Do not begin with a question). 
B. Thesis statement: (This is going to be the idea that you are going to prove/ support/ develop throughout the paragraph)- What point are you going to prove about the topic?

C. BODY PARAGRAPH: Be sure to include specific details.....don't be vague

(You can include vivid background details to support/ develop your idea of high school)

D. Conclusion

**Each paragraph should be at LEAST 8-10 sentences...….If you write more.....awesome!!

PARAGRAPHS:

INTRO

BODY

CONCLUSION

-You are allowed to use first person.....NEVER second person (you)

-Use complete sentences

-Transitions between new ideas to connect them

-Check your spelling

-Be clear and organized

-Have fun with it.....Be creative!!

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IV. 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY:

http://bhscomp2.blogspot.com/2022/08/5-paragraph-essay.html

Standards

Standard - CC.1.2.9-10.A

Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Standard - CC.1.2.9-10.J

Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

                                    

1.3- Read, analyze and interpret literature

1.3.9.C:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style.

1.3.9.D:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary devices (e.g., personification, simile, alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, hyperbole, imagery, foreshadowing, and flashback) used by one or more authors in a variety of genres.