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Friday Feb 15
Friday Feb 15
Today we:
Today we:
- Wrote out timed essay using our outlines and turned it in!
Homework:
Homework:
No homework unless you didn't do the timed essay in class today...In that case, throw a timer on for 50 minutes and handwrite your essay...bring to school on Tuesday with rubric stapled to the front.
Enjoy the three days off!
Thursday Feb 14
Today we:
- Turned in source 5 analysis sheet
- Today we are ONLY outlining for the essays for tomorrow!!! Bring your outline with you to class tomorrow
- You have two options for writing an essay on Friday:
- Option 1: Synthesis Argument Essay (Please see attached pdf with prompt and rubric)
- You may also go online for this option and find another perspective on this issue you feel would benefit your synthesis essay---no need to do an analysis, just print it and bring it to class tomorrow.--You will need 3 sources for the paper---5 paragraphs
- Option 2: "Free" argument essay (NO Sources used)
- NO PROMPT___BUT READ THIS!!! You may choose to create an argument on anything that is contestable (usually these are issues dealing with society, culture, or ethics)---You cannot use any outside sources...the information should all come from your head--THERE SHOULD BE SOME EXIGENCY WITH THIS TOPIC.
Rubric attached
Homework:
- Finish your outline and bring it and IF YOU ARE WRITING THE SYNTHESIS ESSAY all the sources TOMORROW.
- TIMED WRITNG TOMORROW
option 1.pdfOption 2 Rubric.pdfWed Feb 13
Wed Feb 13
Today we:
Today we:
- Discussed "Shibboleths" article and took notes
- Turned in analysis handout for "Shibboleths"
Homework:
Homework:
- Read and highlight/annotate: "How Language Policing and Hyper Sensitivity Are Ruining Social Dialogue"---Link Here
- Fill out an article analysis handout---due tomorrow!!!! (See Monday's post for the handout you need to fill out)
- Tomorrow we begin the outline of our synthesis argument paper---prompt and rubric coming tomorrow
Tuesday Feb 12
Tuesday Feb 12
Today we:
Today we:
- Turned in the analysis handouts from last night
- Listened to the interview: "What Gay Sounds Like: The Linguistics of LGBTQ Communities" LINK HERE
- Discussed and took notes on Last Night's Article
- Received HOMEWORK: SOURCE 4: "Language Policing: Shibboleths" (link here)
Homework:
Homework:
- Read source 4: highlight and annotate---find good quotes
- Use the backside of your analysis handout and fill it out for source 4---due at beginning of period tomorrow
Monday Feb 11
Monday Feb 11
Today we:
Today we:
- Turned in vocab definitions
- Took vocab test
- Began week-long unit on Sociolinguistics as Argument
- Please read this brief explanation of sociolinguistics here (handout of this article provided in class) Source 1
- Source 2: LGBTQ Terms (provided in class--if absent, print article here
Homework:
Homework:
The following is due on Tuesday at the beginning of the period:
- Read Sources 1 and 2--highlight significant concepts/ideas
- Read, highlight and annotate Source 3: "Who Gets to Use the Term 'Partner'?" By Coco Romack (Link to article here)
- On the provided handout, write the following notes in regards to tonight's article (Source 3 only):
- Issue(s) at hand
- Arguments/claims regarding those issues and author's position
- Exigency
- Quotes you find intriguing and that you can defend, contest, or qualify
- After reading, what is YOUR position on the specific arguments made?
- How is this article ORGANIZED? Analyze organization
- On the provided handout, write the following notes in regards to tonight's article (Source 3 only):
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