DiCarlo - IB Lang & Lit Year 1-Period 3 Assignments
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- 2020-21 School Year
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- English
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Answer the following questions - What is one aspect of this class that you thoroughly enjoyed? What is one aspect of this class that needs improvement? What are some of your concluding thoughts about your overall experience in this class?
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Construct a 5 paragraph 25 sentence essay that explores 3 of the 7 IB Concepts for Language and Literature (Identity, Culture, Representation, Communication, Perspective, Creativity, and Transformation) in relation to Hondo by Louis L’Amour. Your final submission will be comprised of two parts. The first part will be a rough draft with all the format headings included. The second part will be your final essay, where you will remove all of the format headings. The final essay needs to be single spaced with indentations at the beginning of each new paragraph.
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Write an Introduction Paragraph for "Two Kinds" or "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan. The paragraph must utilize the following format -
Introduction Paragraph - (5 Sentences)
Hook (H) - Quote/Question/Statistic (1 Sentence)
Thesis Statement (TS) - Full Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Introduce Topic 1 - Introduction of Partial Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Introduce Topic 2 - Introduction of Partial Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Introduce Topic 3 - Introduction of Partial Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Each sentence will be graded on a scale of 1-4. Remember: Re-submission is optional. Thank you.
Introduction Paragraph - (5 Sentences)
Hook (H) - Quote/Question/Statistic (1 Sentence)
Thesis Statement (TS) - Full Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Introduce Topic 1 - Introduction of Partial Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Introduce Topic 2 - Introduction of Partial Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Introduce Topic 3 - Introduction of Partial Statement of Controlling Idea (1 Sentence)
Each sentence will be graded on a scale of 1-4. Remember: Re-submission is optional. Thank you.
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Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete T.E.P.A.C. and a Final Paragraph for only one of the four chapters. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 19-22.
Due Friday, May 21st, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 19-22.
Due Friday, May 21st, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Exit Question 5/17 - Pause to Reflect: Whether your perspective on school has changed drastically or not, how do you imagine your senior year will look?
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Entrance Question 5/17 - Pause to Reflect: As we approach the end of the school year, with everything that has happened, how has your perspective on school changed?
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Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete T.E.P.A.C. and a Final Paragraph for two of the four chapters. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 15-18.
Due Friday, May 14th, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 15-18.
Due Friday, May 14th, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Exit Question 5/13 - Do you think there would be more or less accountability and transparency with standards-based grading? Explain.
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Entrance Activity 5/10 - List a few tools, techniques, and theories (the 3 T's) that you have developed over the course of this year.
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Exit Activity 5/10 - List some concepts, contexts, or content (the 3 C's) that you have enjoyed over the course of this year.
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Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete T.E.P.A.C. for each chapter. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 11-14.
Due Friday, May 7th, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading (and worksheet) is chapters 11-14.
Due Friday, May 7th, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete the plot summary (first, next, then, and last), quote (IB concept, quote/textual evidence, and paraphrase), and analysis for each chapter. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week's reading is chapters 7-10. Due Friday, April 30th, by 4pm. Thank you.
This week's reading is chapters 7-10. Due Friday, April 30th, by 4pm. Thank you.
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Entrance Question 4/29 - Based on our discussion earlier this week, if you were to present a thorough representation of your understanding of any text in written form, what two components would be vital and necessary?
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Exit Question 4/29 - When it comes to your understanding of the text itself, how would you rate yourself in regards to Hondo? Scale of 1-10. Also, when it comes to your analysis of the text, how would you rate yourself in regards to Hondo? Scale of 1-10.
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Entrance Question 4/27 - Beyond re-organizing basic story details, what is another aspect of an essay that will bring depth and insight to your composition?
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Complete the worksheet and submit here. Remember, you have to complete the plot summary (first, next, then, and last) and quote (concept, quote, and paraphrase) for each chapter. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
This week is chapters 4-6. Due Friday, April 23rd, at 4pm. Thank you.
This week is chapters 4-6. Due Friday, April 23rd, at 4pm. Thank you.
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Exit Question 4/22 - When it comes to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language, which one of your teachers is responsible for teaching these skills?
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Entrance Question 4/15 - How many of you were able to get the book? I need to get an accurate head count, so please be honest if you have yet to get the book. There is no penalty. However, I may have a solution for those of you without a book. So, Yes or No - Did you get the book?
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Exit Activity 4/15 - List one reason why learning to write an effective summary (not copying one from online) is an important skill to have.
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Listen and Respond: The story of Hondo Lane gives us a perspective into one of the epic conflicts "which defined the American experience." To which epic conflict am I referring and what are some of your thoughts on that conflict?
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Entrance Question 4/12 - What does it mean to be a man? Other than biology, list three qualities of what a man should be.
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Exit Question 4/12 - What does it mean to be a woman? Other than biology, list three qualities of what a woman should be.
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Exit Question 3/29 - In regards to your introduction paragraph for your essay, what does H.TS.IT1.IT2.IT3. stand for?
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Complete the attached worksheet and submit it by the end of the week.
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Entrance Question 3/25 - Now that we have been exploring theme for a few weeks, what is one area of theme development where you have seen some improvement?
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Exit Question 3/25 - Now that we have been exploring theme for a few weeks, what is one area of theme development where you still struggle?
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Entrance Question 3/22 - Now that we have been exploring theme for a few weeks, what are three areas you can identify that will help you track the development of a theme over the course of a text?
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Exit Question 3/22 - Now that you have a little more information about Amy Tan's culture and identity, do you feel like you have a better understanding of some of the themes you identified in her stories? Explain.
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Complete the attached worksheet and submit it by the end of the period.
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Exit Question 3/18 - Even though "Rules of the Game" is one part of a larger novel (literary form) written by Amy Tan, do you think the story reads like a memoir, which is a non-fiction text type? Explain.
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Entrance Question 3/15 - If you were asked to analyze in detail the development of a theme over the course of a text, what is one thing that would be crucial to this activity?
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Exit Question 3/15 - Think of a time when you were academically dishonest. What was the main impetus?
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Exit Activity 3/11 - In one cohesive short response, submit your theme and piece of textual evidence for "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan. Use proper punctuation and formatting when submitting your answer.
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Entrance Activity 3/11 - Submit one piece of textual evidence to support your theme for "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan. Use proper punctuation and formatting when submitting your textual evidence.
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Exit Question 3/8 - If you had to pick three activities that best represent who you are, what would they be?
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Exit Question 3/3 - Now that you have had a brief opportunity to explore a culturally understanding of yourself, how do you think that cultural understanding impacts your understanding and interpretation of texts?
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How would you describe yourself culturally? Write a brief description of yourself (1-2 paragraphs) that you will share in a 2 minute presentation with the class. Due by 4pm tomorrow, March 2nd.
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Exit Question 3/1 - How much of your identity is attached to your culture? For instance, when you describe yourself, how much of that description includes your background or ancestry?
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Entrance Question 3/1 - How would you describe your culture? Instead of speaking in generic terms, be as specific as possible. If you feel as though you do not belong to any particular culture, briefly explore that feeling as well.
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Believe it or not, it has been eight weeks. In a 1-3 paragraph reflection, how was our first unit together? What was helpful? What could have been done differently? Do you have any recommendations for me that would help you personally as a student?
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Could Gilead happen in America? Submit your final draft here. Final drafts must be typed, double-spaced, MLA format (including in-text citations and works cited), and 11-12 point font. Final drafts are due this Friday (2/26) by 4pm.
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Exit Activity 2/25 - Name one thing you are taking away from reading The Handmaid's Tale. Your takeaway could be academic or an idea that was challenging or made you pause to reflect.
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Entrance Question 2/25 - To continue our discussion, seeing as how most of us agree that the educational system in America is flawed in some way, what do you think teachers can do to change the system?
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Could Gilead happen in America? Submit your rough draft here. Hand-written rough drafts are unacceptable. Rough Drafts must be typed. Rough Drafts on due on Salmagundi by 4pm.
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Exit Activity 2/22 - Name one thing you have struggled with while reading The Handmaid's Tale. It could be academic or a challenging idea in the book itself.
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Entrance Question 2/22 - To continue our discussion from last week, seeing as how most of us agree that the educational system in America in flawed in some way, what do you think parents can do to change the system?
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Could Gilead happen in America? Submit your outline here. Hand-written outlines are unacceptable. Outlines must be typed.
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Exit Question 2/16 - If you answered "Yes" to the Entrance Question, what can you do as a student to change the system? If you answered "No" or "Somewhat", defend your answer.
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Entrance Question 2/16 - Do you believe that the educational system in the United States is fundamentally flawed?
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Exit Question 2/11 - Which 1 of the 10 IB learner profile attributes (inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective) is currently the most important to you? Why?
The IB learner profile attribute that is currently the most important to me is balanced. During this global pandemic, I have struggled to find an appropriate balance between my personal and professional life. I feel like the difficulty in finding this balance was further exacerbated by the fact that (at least initially) there was no longer a clear separation between work and home. I have discovered that my path to finding and maintaining balance has hinged upon how well I can prioritize and pair down my lessons and my life to the essentials.
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Entrance Question 2/11 - I would argue that our current school culture values grades over learning. I would also argue that no one within that culture would go on record as saying that grades are more important than learning. In this instance, there is a clear contradiction between the ideal and the reality. How do we begin to shift the focus back to learning over grades?
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Could Gilead happen in America? Submit your brain dump here. If they are hand-written, a picture is acceptable.
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Exit Question 2/8 - Which of the following theoretical approaches to language and literature would you like to study first? Only select one.
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Entrance Activity 2/8 - Name one theoretical approach to language and literature with which you are familiar.
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Submit the link to your cultural context source here.
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Submit the link to your historical context source here.
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Exit Question 2/2 - Update: How did your research go this period? Were you able to find a source? If not, were you at least able to track down some interesting leads?
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Exit Question 1/25 - In regards to form, function, context, and content, which one(s) do you feel the least confident discussing? Which one(s) do you feel the most confident discussing?
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Entrance Activity 1/25 - In regards to analyzing literary and non-literary texts, name four possible points of entry.
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Exit Question 1/22 - What do you as the reader have to pay attention to in order to establish context within a text?
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Entrance Question 1/21 - Do you have any questions about yesterday's assignment explanation? Yes or No. If Yes, please write out your question.
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Exit Question 1/14 - Do you struggle with any of the following features of Google Docs? Select all that apply.
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Entrance Question 1/14 - Which of the following concepts do you struggle with the most in regards to text?
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Area of Exploration - Time and Space: Explain one way cultural or historical context is important to the production and reception of a text.
Please submit your final answer in 2-3 sentences.
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Area of Exploration - Time and Space: Explain one way cultural or historical context is important to the production and reception of a text.
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Entrance Question 1/5 - What is one thing that motivates you to attend all your classes and pay attention everyday?
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Click on the link below to complete the survey.
Please complete this survey before Friday at 4pm!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R6WDN6
Please complete this survey before Friday at 4pm!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R6WDN6
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Answer the following question)s):
What clarification do you still need in regards to the HL Essay? Please give me as much information as you can, if you need help.
What clarification do you still need in regards to the HL Essay? Please give me as much information as you can, if you need help.
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In this portal, please submit the link to your video presentation, as well as all your documents (excerpts and the outline). Pleasepaste the link to your video at the bottom of your outline document.
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Please paste your video link into the document below under your name. After you have done that, please make sure that you watch 5 of your peers's videos and complete the reflection.
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You may watch as many of these segments as you like, but you must watch at least 1 to complete the assignment attached. WATCH THE WHOLE SEGMENT BEFORE COMPLETING THE WORKSHEET.
BE WARNED! There is some mature content and language.
BE WARNED! There is some mature content and language.
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In a document, write out who/what you would like to study. You must also explain your interest in this subject/topic and why you want to study this. Be thorough and specific.
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For this assignment, you are going to create one side of an IO argument/presentation. You will pick a global issue that you see represented in the novel and then you will explain how/what the story/novel is saying about that issue. You will be required to pick an excerpt* from the novel and to use that exept as textual evidence for the argument you present in the IO.
* For the purpose of this activity an excerpt from this novel should be between 3-5 pages, depending on the size/format of the panels.
When you submit this assignment, please make sure you also submit the excerpt that you have chosen. You may either attach it in the same document or submit it as a separate document.
* For the purpose of this activity an excerpt from this novel should be between 3-5 pages, depending on the size/format of the panels.
When you submit this assignment, please make sure you also submit the excerpt that you have chosen. You may either attach it in the same document or submit it as a separate document.
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Now that you have started reading Persepolis, you should have formed a first impression. On your own google document, please reflect on the following ideas:
How do you feel about this novel? Is it easy to undesrstand? Difficullt to understand?
Is it easy to read? Does it take you longer to read than a traditional novel? Or do you find you can read it much faster?
Are you taking the time to look at the images?
How do the images effect your reading and understanding of the story?
What stands out to you about the images? Is this good or bad?
Please share any other thoughts you have regarding Persepolis.
ALSO! Don't forget to file this in your Learner Portfolio.
How do you feel about this novel? Is it easy to undesrstand? Difficullt to understand?
Is it easy to read? Does it take you longer to read than a traditional novel? Or do you find you can read it much faster?
Are you taking the time to look at the images?
How do the images effect your reading and understanding of the story?
What stands out to you about the images? Is this good or bad?
Please share any other thoughts you have regarding Persepolis.
ALSO! Don't forget to file this in your Learner Portfolio.
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1. Do you like the graphic novel Persepolis?
2. Why or why not? Be thorough and explain your reasons.
2. Why or why not? Be thorough and explain your reasons.
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After watching the Global Issues video tutorial, please response to the following questions:
1. What global issues are you most personally interested in pursuing/developing?
2. What global issues do you see developing in Persepolis?
1. What global issues are you most personally interested in pursuing/developing?
2. What global issues do you see developing in Persepolis?
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Please reflect on what you have read with regards to Muslim women around the world and attitudes regarding the veil. Did these readings help you to think of anything from a different/new perspective? What did you learn about the traditions, expectations, expression, and preferences of wearing a veil? Did reading these texts change your ideas, opnions, or feelings about women wearing veils? What do you think is your role/place, as a man in this world, with regards to this subject? Women wearing veils is just as much about men as it is about women; what do you think is being said about men with regards to the veil? How do you feel about the last line from Brooks' article that states that the female body has been "made to carry the heavy burden of male honor"?
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According to what you have read, in your own words, what is the difference between a comic book and a graphic novel? Your response should be about 450-500 words. Make sure to think about and write about the things discussed in class and with your breakout group (such as form, structure, images, layout). Make sure to write this on your own Google Document, title it, and save it in your IB Learner Portfolio.
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Please fill in the charts provided in this document. You should have these notes in front of you as you watch the background videos.
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For today, I want you to spend about 20 minutes researching the Walt Whitman information you need to know for your project. After you research, spend about 10 minutes compiling that research into a graphic organizer/outline/presentation. Please make sure you submit your research by 4PM.
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Do you believe that you need to consider your own needs before others? Why or why not?
Describe an instance from your own life where you had to put yourself first before your friends and family despite the pressure to do otherwise.
Describe an instance from your own life where you had to put yourself first before your friends and family despite the pressure to do otherwise.
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For each video please answer the following questions. You will be expected to respond in paragraph form, use proper grammar and mechanics, and answer thoroughly. Explain all your answers and responses with as much detail as possible. To be clear, you are expected to write 2 paragraphs (1 for each video).
Who is the intended audience of this ad?
What is the goal/purpose of this ad?
What rhetorical appeals did this ad use?
Give an example of each type of appeal and how it is used in the ad.
Which elements of the ad stood out to you the most?
Which elements or rhetorical appeals were the most effective in this add?
Who is the intended audience of this ad?
What is the goal/purpose of this ad?
What rhetorical appeals did this ad use?
Give an example of each type of appeal and how it is used in the ad.
Which elements of the ad stood out to you the most?
Which elements or rhetorical appeals were the most effective in this add?
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Pick one poetic device from the presentation. Give an example of this device that was not included in the presentation.
Ex. Alliteration: The model's lovely, long blonde locks blew in the wind.
Ex. Alliteration: The model's lovely, long blonde locks blew in the wind.
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What 2 Learner attributes do you feel you most embody? How? Why?
Which 2 attributes do you think you need/want to work on the most? Why? What do you plan to do to work on these?
Which 2 attributes do you think you need/want to work on the most? Why? What do you plan to do to work on these?
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Write a paragraph in which you answer the questions below. Please use complete sentences and answer in paragraph form. Remember, this is my first impression of your writing skills: be thorough and show me you know how to use proper mechanics, puncutation, and grammar. At the bottom of your paragraph, you may submit one questions which you would like to ask me (make sure this queston is clearly separated from your response paragraph).
Which parts of remote learning do you like? Which parts are most challenging for you?
What is your favorite subject? Why?
What is your most challenging subject? Why?
What are you most excited about in this school year?
What are you most nervous about regarding this school year?
What is your favorite book? Why? (You may not answer that you don't have one, or that you don't like reading. You must pick a book, even if it's from childhood, elementary school, or middle school).
Which parts of remote learning do you like? Which parts are most challenging for you?
What is your favorite subject? Why?
What is your most challenging subject? Why?
What are you most excited about in this school year?
What are you most nervous about regarding this school year?
What is your favorite book? Why? (You may not answer that you don't have one, or that you don't like reading. You must pick a book, even if it's from childhood, elementary school, or middle school).
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For this assignment, you will create your own mission statement, which states your personal aims/goals for yourself, your school year, or your life. There is no required length, word count, or format; I want you to use your initiative and creativity to make this assignment your own. Remember, as with all things, the amount of effort you put in to the assignment reflects the kind of student you aim to be. Please be prepared to share these with the class as a whole.
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Pick one word or idea from today's class/resources that you felt most confident
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6 word Memoirs
Memoir: a historical account or biography written from personal experience or knowledge, or special sources.
Usually includes information about:
your life
lessons you have learned
key moments that shaped who you are today.
Assignment: You are going to take a few minutes to think about what you would say about yourself and narrow it down to JUST 6 words!!! Then you are going to share these memoirs with me.
Remember to be creative and appropriate.
Memoir: a historical account or biography written from personal experience or knowledge, or special sources.
Usually includes information about:
your life
lessons you have learned
key moments that shaped who you are today.
Assignment: You are going to take a few minutes to think about what you would say about yourself and narrow it down to JUST 6 words!!! Then you are going to share these memoirs with me.
Remember to be creative and appropriate.