Capitalization, Punctuation, and RACE
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Assignment Name: 1.1: Capitalization
Translated Capitalization Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YxT89hdljpQE1vBcBI-eh6d2Q1D_6OUjMWsmysQsl1Q/edit?usp=sharing
After this assignment, all of your mastery checks, tests, and essays must be capitalized correctly.
Checklist
Get your folder (if in class) and headphones.
Complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVg7ct9QuYPwtyiWSYNEtqp8AhpfvZzYPfFnwEGJutdTqQ0A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Bring your laptop with your completed form to Mr. McCoy to get the mastery check.
When finished, move to 1.2.
Title: 1.2 End Punctuation
This is a "must do" assignment that will teach you how to put punctuation at the end of your sentences as well as all of the rules required.
After this assignment, all end punctuation will be required on mastery checks, tests, and essays.
Checklist
Complete the form that teaches end punctuation: https://forms.gle/Ve34D3XY4sNCn7Sm6
Translated Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlTCfBvmMOv1c4uKtv0O3DNlCaSr6TH-EeXbZnOmajk/edit?usp=sharing Translated Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlTCfBvmMOv1c4uKtv0O3DNlCaSr6TH-EeXbZnOmajk/edit?usp=sharing
When you are finished, give your code word to McCoy for the mastery check.
Complete the mastery check and return it to McCoy.
If McCoy says you mastered it, move to 1.3.
Title: 1.3 Sentence Flaws
This is a "should do" assignment that will teach you to be a better writer. You'll be able to detect and correct sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
Checklist
Complete the form that teaches you to correct sentence flaws: https://forms.gle/18vYuVr7NQz148Uy7
Translated Grammar Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PcV9bufnHp9gFZeeLEb8GZs8QT8yRAi89Oq6ZuQjgl4/edit?usp=sharing
When you are finished, give your code word to McCoy for the mastery check.
Complete the mastery check and return it to McCoy.
If McCoy says you mastered it, move to 1.4
Assignment Title: 1.4
Assignment Description: This lesson will provide you with an overview of the RACE paragraphing method that we will use throughout the year.
Instructions (read all of it):
This video will introduce you to the paragraph organization tool, RACE.
Watch this video to the end and complete the questions:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/ppeye-Pt7RQ
Screenpal: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/c0il6AVgE8c
The notes for this unit will span all videos in one packet, complete the 1.4 section of the notes now:
This lesson does not have practice or a mastery check. Go to assignment 1.5.
Assignment Title: 1.5 - Restate and Answer Video, Notes, Practice, and Mastery Check
Assignment Description: In this lesson you will learn how to answer a question and restate your answer. You will watch a video, practice restating and answering, and complete a mastery check over it.
Video and Notes:
This video will introduce you to the first two parts of the RACE paragraph organization tool: Restate and Answer.
Watch this video and complete the questions.
The notes for this unit will span all videos in one packet.
You will need to complete your notes and get your name into the end of the video to get the practice.
Practice:
When you finish the video, ask McCoy to check your notes and to see if you have entered your name at the end of the video. If your notes are done and you have your name at the end of the video, you'll get your practice. Complete the practice.
Mastery Check
Give McCoy your completed practice.
After completing the video, notes, practice, and checking your practice, you should determine if you are ready for the mastery check. If you think you are ready, trade your phone for the mastery check. If you don't think you are ready, ask for additional practice.
Then move to 1.6.
Assignment Title: 1.6 {RACE} Citation
Assignment Description: In this lesson, you will learn to cite your sources to prove your answers.
Instructions (read all of it):
Video and Notes:
This video will introduce you to citation and avoiding plagiarism in your work.
Watch this video and complete the questions.
The notes for this unit will span all videos in one packet.
You will need to complete your notes and get your name into the end of the video to get the practice.
Practice:
When you finish the video, ask McCoy to check your notes and to see if you have entered your name at the end of the video. If your notes are done and you have your name at the end of the video, you'll get your practice. Complete the practice.
Mastery Check
Give McCoy your completed practice.
After completing the video, notes, practice, and checking your practice, you should determine if you are ready for the mastery check. If you think you are ready, trade your phone for the mastery check. If you don't think you are ready, ask for additional practice.
Move to 1.7.
Title: 1.7 {RACE} Explanation
Assignment Description: In this lesson, you will learn end your paragraph and support your evidence.
Instructions (read all of it):
Video and Notes:
This video will introduce you to supporting your evidence and ending your paragraph.
Watch this video and complete the questions.
The notes for this unit will span all videos in one packet.
You will need to complete your notes and get your name into the end of the video to get the practice.
Practice:
When you finish the video, ask McCoy to check your notes and to see if you have entered your name at the end of the video. If your notes are done and you have your name at the end of the video, you'll get your practice. Complete the practice.
Mastery Check
Give McCoy your completed practice.
After completing the video, notes, practice, and checking your practice, you should determine if you are ready for the mastery check. If you think you are ready, trade your phone for the mastery check. If you don't think you are ready, ask for additional practice.
Move to 1.7.