Alternate Ending Portfolio Tips

See Writing With Power Page 200 "Ending a Story." A pdf is attached. And see this slideshow How to write and alternate ending: https://prezi.com/ak1uisrjxekl/how-to-write-an-alternate-ending/

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Ending a Story.pdf

archetypes, paraphrase, parts of speech, summary, translation, world literature

Exploring nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and plays from all over the world, while strengthening your grammar, writing, and language skills. The authors come from every geographic region, and some are Nobel Prize winners. Each selection was written during the twentieth century and provides a modern look at age-old themes.

This course is organized by five geographic regions and, within a region, by countries. As you read the selections in this course, you may begin to realize that humans are much more alike than different. Each writer has a unique voice, but many themes are repeated, such as freedom, injustice, poverty, community, respect, and love.

• Recognize the connection between archetypes and themes in literature
• Differentiate between paraphrasing and summarizing
• Identify the main idea in a nonfiction literary work
• Identify various parts of speech
• Use academic vocabulary to identify literary concepts

Analysis of “Harlem (A Dream Deferred)” by Langston Hughes

In “Harlem (A Dream Deferred)” written by Langston Hughes tries to mediate and share his thoughts about the importance of dreams. This poem represents all the dreamers: the ones who strive for it or just put their dreams in the dusty corner of themselves. How Hughes represents it all is interesting for the writer to analyze this poem.

Explore the timeless themes of world literature, including works from the Americas, Europe, and Africa

I am happy to teach  the first of two courses that comprise English 10. In this course, the student will explore the timeless themes of world literature, including works from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. In reading these diverse selections, the student will gain a thorough understanding of fiction genres, including classics, contemporary fiction, poetry, and drama. The student will also read Mark Twain’s  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men may be read instead of  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In reading these American literature selections and creating a multimedia presentation, the student will understand longer works of literature in their historical and literary context. Writing instruction guides the student through the process of composing expository and analytical essays. It also provides opportunities for the student to write creatively; the student will compose a short story and poem.

Throughout the course, the student expands his vocabulary in context. The mastery of both critical vocabulary and grammar skills helps the student become a more thoughtful and effective reader and writer.

Course Directions and Tips

Before you proceed with the course, it's important to understand how lessons and units are organized and to familiarize yourself with your course materials:

• Most lessons focus on a particular literary element posed in the literary lens question at the beginning of the literature selection. Keep this question in mind as you read the assigned selections in the Perfection Learning Reading the World textbook.
• Respond to the assigned questions in Reading the World and complete any assigned pages in the Writing with Power for additional practice with reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills.
• Your Writing with Power textbook includes writing models; suggested activities for prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing; and numerous activities for learning and applying correct grammar and mechanics.
• You will have extended time to complete portfolio assessments. The assignments will be introduced well before they are due. Lessons will often include writing activities designed to prepare you for completing the assessments. It is strongly recommended that you complete these activities, even when you are not required to turn them in for a grade.
• Most lessons will conclude with a Quick Check of 3–5 questions that assess your understanding of the concepts covered in the lessons. Quick Checks may address any of the following areas: literary analysis, reading skills, vocabulary, writing skills, and grammar. Use the Quick Checks to identify any areas where you may need additional practice. Other graded assessments include longer quizzes and tests, discussions, and writing assignments.
• If you choose to use the alternative novel, Of Mice and Men, you may obtain a copy at your local library or purchase it. Teachers may access Of Mice and Men assessments in the Virtual Library.
• To learn more about how to complete your writing assessments using 6 Trait Power Write®, please click on the 6 Trait Power Write Tutorial Web Link, which can be found in the backpack.
• Quizzes are cumulative assessments. Review content from previous lessons prior to completing quizzes.
• On your home page you will find a link to DimensionU™, which includes online literary games to support your understanding of lesson concepts. Follow the directions to download the necessary software first. Once installed, DimensionU™ allows you to access DimensionL™ to practice your language arts skills in a gaming environment.
• Accessible PDF versions of the online textbooks are linked throughout this course, indicated by (PDF) in the link. Due to the large size of these files, you may experience longer than usual loading times.

The Midterm Exam is Postponed by One Week

For both classes, we will NOT have the mid-term this Thursday 2/14/13.

We will have it the following week (on Thursday 2/21/13)

We need some more instruction.

How to Develop and Write an Essay

Writing is a process of organizing and expressing your thoughts. Since writing is a process, there is no one or single manner of writing an essay. However, "experienced writers pass through certain stages that overlap and circle back on each other" (Little, Brown Handbook). These stages include: 1) Developing or Planning (discovering the subject, gathering information, focusing on a central theme, and organizing material); 2) Drafting (the "writing" that includes creating ideas, expressing ideas, clarifying ideas, and connecting ideas); 3) Revising (rethinking and improving structure, content, style, and presentation; re-writing; editing; and proofreading).

Read full handout:  How to Develop and Write an Essay

Link to full handout: http://www.grossmont.edu/ewc/essay_writing.asp

Description Paper (On an Object) Due date Changed

Classes,

Last week, students were asked to bring in a rough draft of a description paper, about an object.

And you were told that it would be due as a final draft twoo weeks later.

Due to our extensive preparation for the Mid term, I am going to push back the due date for the final draft by at least one more week.

Thus, now worries for now. Focus on the midterm and I will get you those rough drafts back with a new due date, to be announced after we take the test.