Graham - Composition and Rhetoric-Period 1 Assignments

Please select one Essay topic to discuss in detail from the following choices.  Make sure you are using formal, written English conventions and avoiding overused or trite words. 
 You’ve spent four years at this school, and you’ve likely been involved in many different sports, activities, and clubs. What do you feel is your legacy? What will you leave behind and how will future students remember you?


You’re walking out of school on the last day of your senior year when you see an incoming freshman student coming in to look at the school for next year. You can only offer them one piece of advice. What is it?

Plan Now! Please put these dates on your calendar.
There will be 9 parts essential for your final presentation.  
The 8 characteristics section is worth 15 points each, and your final Flip Grid presentation will be worth 50 points.  


There are 8 assignments that all have due dates prior to the final.  
There will be a 60% point deduction for any late assignments.  You will not receive full credit on the final if any of the 8 parts are not included.
All assignments will be posted by Monday, April 5th.


Due Dates:
April 14th by 4:00 pm - Part One - Spiritual
April 17th by 4:00 pm - Part Two - Passionate
April 21st by  4:00 pm - Part Three - Academic
April 24th by 4:00 pm - Part Four - Resilient
April 28th by 4:00 pm - Part Five - Talented
May 1st by 4:00pm - Part Six - Adventurous
May 5th by 4:00 pm - Part Seven - Navigator
May 12th by 4:00 pm - Part Eight - Service-Oriented ( includes service action)
May 19th by 400 pm - FlipGrids Due


Finals - we will be watching/ critiquing the Flip-Grids (50 points) and writing a short essay (20 points).

A Spartan’s
life is service-oriented. Whether it is in the service of God, his community,
or an individual in need, a Spartan makes time to give to others. Not only does
a Spartan man gives, he is humble and private in doing so. He does not tell
everyone how much time, talent, or money he donates; rather, he gives because
it is his responsibility and he understands that it is the right thing to do.
Although you may not always know it, because they do not announce it, Spartans
can be found all over the community in various forms: volunteering at a shelter,
being an altar-server, donating old clothes, or even being generous with his
particular talents. Most importantly, a Spartan man takes time out of his busy
schedule to attend to a need without complaint or irritation. No matter whom he
helps or in what forms he gives of himself, a Spartan serves with humility,
gratitude, and kindness. 
Creatively, share one of your stories of service.  This again can be depicted in whichever way you see best shows your humility,, gratitude and kindess. Secondly, do at least one act of kindness this week  and take a photo of you in the act.  Use this as the cover for your final Flip-grid/ presentation....

As Spartan men,
we learn to be navigators. Each Spartan man has his own unique voyage
to navigate. We learn to not just navigate our physical world but to also
become metaphorical explorers on a life-long journey of self-discovery and
knowledge. As we embark on our adventures in life, trials and tribulations will
inevitably stand to challenge our aspirations. We know our journeys will not be
easy, and yet, just like the navigators and explorers of the
past, Spartan men do not balk; we rise to meet the challenges. We
plot new courses, explore new routes, and boldly seek innovative solutions.
Each new trial is an opportunity to grow and learn, to hone skills, and to test
the limits of our abilities. Spartans learn to appreciate the
metaphorical journey, and not just the destination, as they navigate the world.
Short and simple: Doing what you’re supposed to do will make you feel happy and fulfilled.

We will be reading and discussing the following story.  Then, you will show how you are a metaphorical explorer on this journey of life. USe the questions to brainstorm what your self-discovery journey includes.  
This short story will be used as a prompt for your final.

Please complete the following Simile worksheet, and then use these to create a poem or letter for your mom where you use at least 5 of the similes.  Then use this poem as a gift for your mother on Sunday. 

The Damien Spartan is
an adventurous soul.  He does not back down from challenges and
when adventure calls, he answers.  He is not afraid to sail,
swashbuckle, or slide headfirst into a situation if the need arises. Many
years ago Joseph Campbell wrote a book called The Hero With 1,000 Faces,
in which he discusses the common characteristics of the hero’s journey across
many different cultures.  Each Damien student is on his own hero’s
journey, going headlong into the educational and
social adventures that await him each day so that at the end of his
high school journey, much like Campbell’s hero, he finds himself the master of
his own world.
“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”– Christopher Columbus
For this section, you will be either writing a short "Biography," about a challenge, an adventure, a heroic moment, or an educational or social adventure where you have been the adventurer OR creating and annotating a playlist of 10 songs that show your own hero's journey.  (Include links)
There are examples of both below.

Whether it is
creativity, art, sports, or leadership, Spartan men are talented.
They excel above others in one or more areas and work toward greatness in
others. All Spartans have talent; some are easily seen and some
are hidden but all Spartans bring greatness. Damien is a better and
more interesting place because of the various talents shared across
the campus. As a community, we celebrate everything that makes each person
unique and provides a place where differences and individuality are celebrated.
Share your talent!   Shine! Be creative!
Take a few minutes to be mindful of your skillset. Examine your talents. Are you using them as much as possible? Do you need to dig up some of your old talents, shine them up a bit and start using them again?   Share your talent with your classmates.  You have the freedom to present in any way that shows your greatness!

A Spartan is not easily deterred from his goals as
he knows that anything worth attaining is worth working for. 
A Spartan believes that he is capable of achieving anything that he
works hard to accomplish.  Just as with his faith,
the Spartan knows that it is OK to be knocked down seven times as
long as he gets up the eighth time.  A Spartan will succeed
where others will fail because with our shield or on it is the code of
the Spartan man.   
We will be watching and discussing the video and short story in class.  Then, you will be looking at the list of  "A Beautiful Life,"  You will select five of these or five of your own with the same goal.  What are five goals you wish to accomplish?  How?  Again, this can be a poem, a list, graph,  art work, song....This is your way of sharing what you will succeed in; because you are a Spartan man.

To
be academic is more than just being smart.
Being academic means being a good student, working hard, being
conscious of ways to improve study skills, developing better work habits, and
becoming a better learner. Being academic also means taking advantage
of the resources available to a Spartan to acquire the knowledge and
develop the abilities necessary to prepare for the future, particularly a
future that includes college. In so doing, a Spartan learns to
analyze, understand and solve problems, and express their ideas in a clear and
meaningful fashion.
."As an academic, what do you have? You have the quality of your work and
the integrity with which you do it." --Ezekiel Emanuel

For this section, you will be creating a metaphor and a moral that explains your academic personality.  You can do this in any creative way that you would like - but the elements required are that the metaphor is unique to you and shows how you learn, solve problems or express your ideas.  The moral is one that you may have learned by past success or failure.

Though we,
as Spartans, come from different walks of life, there are aspects of
our personal journeys that we are all passionate about--occasions
that unleash a fiery string of emotions in our being. It cannot be fully
articulated, rather, it can only be expressed. This expression can occur on the
field, in the classroom, and beyond the school day.  Whether it is
cheering in the Pit for our Spartan brothers, or challenging ourselves
in the classroom every Spartan holds their own
unique passion with great reverence and pride.
Each Spartan’s passion allows him to stand, at once, alone to
demonstrate his own individuality; and together. As a community, our private
and public passions weave together and form the fabric of our Damien
brotherhood. This community is one of diversity, rigor, and vitality,
where Spartans seek to find meaning and to thrive in their passions. 
"People with passion can change the world for the better"-Steve Jobs“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” -- Bishop T. D. Jakes

You will be creating a "passion project,"   by this...I mean an investigative activity.   You will identify an area of interest.  Then, develop a burning question related to that topic.  The burning question is a question you want to find the answer to, but it is a little more complicated.  It is what we call a non-Google-able question.  You can’t find the answer through a simple Internet search.
You will use a variety of sources to research your burning question.  Next,  create a product to present to your classmates Then write a short reflection where you think about what went well, what you would change, and what you learned.
For this section, we are also reading the short story, "To the Virgins, Make Much of Time."   We will be discussing this poem and brainstorm our passions in class.

At Damien, we understand that each Spartan is
somewhere along their own spiritual journey.
As Spartans seek to understand their personal relationships with
themselves, their community, and God, Damien provides them with moments along
this journey to pause and reflect. In prayer, at masses, on retreats, and
through service, students utilize these opportunities to gain a better sense of
where they've been, where they are, and where they are going on
their spiritual journey.
In a creative way - you will be depicting your own Spiritual Journey.  This can be done through an essay, letter, poem,  pictures with explanations, graphs,  an interview, song......  etc.... Criteria.... answer the key 3 points:Where you have been?Where you are?Where you are going?
In class today we will be reading the two attached poems, annotating them, and having a discussion to help motivate you on this assignment.     Class participation will be required.  All cameras need to be on. 

This is to be done - in class  as we go through it together.

We've read the story we've discussed the implications, and we've tried our best to understand what everyone was talking about: now, it is time for your minds to run free like wildebeests on the wide savannah. By this I mean: it is time for you to write an essay.

I'd like to keep things relatively simple and straightforward. Thus, at least for this assignment, you'll be writing a standard multi-paragraph analytical essay propelled by a single thesis. The essay should contain a short introduction, two (or three) body paragraphs, and a short conclusion (yes, in that order). I'd also like you to place your thesis as the last sentence or sentences of the introduction, and position your topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph. For now, though, I'd like you to organize your essay in this traditional way. Remember, this is a full, multi-paragraph analytical essay: as such, your answer to this question needs to probe deeply into the texts, and move beyond mere summary or explanation of plot. Your thesis statement should clearly and concisely argue your interpretation of the text, and answer the essay question directly. It should be supported by arguable and specific topic sentences, and a number (at least three) of well-explained quotes and textual references.Please site your source within your essay. Each body paragraph should, at least roughly, follow the progression of a topic sentence, introduction of evidence, integration and statement of quote, a discussion of exactly HOW the quote proves the topic sentence and thesis, and a transition sentence at the end.


ESSAY PROMPT:
In this essay, I’d like you to look primarily at setting. The setting and the physical environment/objects in a story, can act to reflect a hidden truth about the character OR to comment on a character or character’s behavior. In any case, the setting exists to tell the reader something that the narrator is either unable or unwilling to tell us.
A&P is a story about people in a grocery store. Sammy’s surroundings are aisles of food, eating-related objects, the conventional furniture of a supermarket. Updike is careful and detailed in his descriptions of this environment. Look specifically at concrete, physical objects, and the store itself. How does the setting help define Sammy’s character, or experience beyond what he himself is able/willing to tell us, and how does it help you; the reader, find meaning within that experience?
Today, you will use class time to write a first draft. For homework - you will take the time to write and revise. Your essay should present a unified argument based on evidence from the text and your analysis of it. It should be no more than two pages in length.

What are your plans for Spring Break? What Easter traditions does your family have?

How does it feel to return to campus? Suggestions? Ideas to make it better? If you are staying at home - any suggestions for better interaction?

Best thing you have watched on TV/ Social Media in the past month? Why?

What traditions at Damien have been the most significant for you? Which traditions in your home/ family are most important? Why?

Please read and annotate this story and then answer the Quiziz questions. Annotation here is worth 5 points. The Quiziz is worth 15.

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Please go in to your Flipgrid and watch your classmate's videos. Then, tell me who you would select as an employee.

You will include your 10 questions and Flipgrid video of you answering your interview. You may have someone in your home interview or answer by yourself. Answer in complete detail, dress well, speak clearly, and don't forget your confidence and enthusiasm. You will earn an A if you get the job, B if you get a second interview, C if it was mediocre, and D if you would not get hired.

What will I do to end my Senior year with success? What else do I feel like I need to learn in Composition and Rhetoric?

Today we will start the process of writing an effective resume. We will discuss steps in class.

Using the information we discussed in class; please submit your Cover Letter by Wednesday at 4:00pm.

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What was the best part of your weekend? Why? What was one goal you accomplished?

Please complete the following "Quiziz," on Resume writing. We will be discussing in class on 3/3.

How are you feeling about the possibility of coming back to school in person? What are your concerns? What are you most looking forward to?

The criteria is in the Rubric. You will also submit your evaluation paragraph here.
Please answer these questions within your paragraph (But make sure you still have a topic sentence):
1. What book would I like to read next based on the presentations? Why? Be specific.
2. Which presentation was the most thought provoking? Why?
3. If I could do something differently - what would I have done?
4. What was the biggest challenge in doing this project? What was the best part?
5. What would I recommend/ ideas for 4th quarter?

Why would someone hire you for a job today? What skills are you best known for? What kind of job would utilize these skills?

What does being a part of the Damien brotherhood mean to you?

If you attend the Senior mass in the Quad tomorrow and sign in - in Room 203; you do not have to do this assignment.
Otherwise - Please read this poem, annotate and then write 4 complete sentences describing your reaction and what YOU think this poem means.

What animal would you compare yourself to? Why? What traits do you share?

What would your superhero power be? Why? Answer in complete sentences.

In honor of Black History Month.. Please read this poem. Then answer: What literary devices/strategies are used in the poem "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks? What is the tone? Please annotate the poem and then answer in 1-2 sentences.

Each person needs to submit this individually and answer in complete sentences.
1.What is your role in your project?
2.What will make it creative? Stand out from the others?
3.What is your goal in the presentation? What are you showing to the class?
4.Looking at the 40 questions - which can you incorporate?
5.What literary elements will you be sharing?
6.Characterization and development of the characters?
7.Plot... or Moral lesson?
8.Outline of the project - next steps.
9. This are being presented on the 25th and 26th. Is there anything special you need from me to help with this?
10. How active were you in the book discussions? What would you do differently?

Did you finish your Book Club book? What was the best quote from the book? Why?

Using the 40 "Book Club" Discussion questions.... please select five that your group will answer and discuss together - please submit individually.
Then, start working on your presentation for 2/25. We will be creating a Rubric together today.

Which talent are you most proud of? What is something you would llike to learn how to do? Why?

In honor of Black History Month, please read and annotate the following poem by Langston Hughes and then write in complete sentences your reaction/ response to this poem. (2-3 sentences).

What is one goal that you can accomplish today? How will you do it?

Write an essay that explains the central conflict in the story. What is the nature of the conflict? When, where and how does it develop or become more complicated as the story unfolds? How is it resolved by the end of the story? Why and how is the resolution satisfying?

Please don't just summarize the story. Include quotes to support your thesis.
Some other questions to consider.....
Add details about the specific points in the story wher your expectations change. How might your shifts relate to Connie's?
Why is the familiarity between Connie and Arnold Friend significant?

1. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what you have read.
2. Share one quote that stood out to all of you.
3. Predictions of what will happen next?
4. What is your reading assignment for this week?
5. Did you pick out any themes? What are they?
6. What is the author's tone?
7. Which character do you relate with the most?
8. What literary devices do you see being used?
9. Did everyone share in your group?
10.Did the reading hange your opinion or perspective about anything? Do you feel different now than you did before you read it?

What is the thing about yourself that makes you the most proud? Please answer in a complete sentence.

Wew will be reviewing this in class today

Practice

We will be watching these videos, discussing Independent clauses and phrases.

Please finish and take a screenshot of your score and submit here.

We will be watching the poem reading by Amanda Gorman.
Then, you will annotate it.
we will then select 5-10 words to use from her poem to inspire writing of our own poem.
Then, we will watch the poem by Maya Angelou.
Your poem will then be written - and submitted for points.

If you missed this or would like to increase for higher points - please do by Friday at midnight. Thanks!

If you did not take - or want to attempt for a higher score, please do so before Friday at midnight. Thanks

You will be writing your own prayer that can be used at the start of our class. Please be thoughful. You may share a Bible passage - but you must still have a prayer written by you. It should be one minute when you read aloud. You will submit by January 22nd and we will start using next week.

Dream car? Color, make, model? License yet?

In your Book club group today you will each submit this information:
1. Share phone/email info with your group
2. Share names and where you live
3. Write one new thing you learned about each person in this group
4. Establish rules for your group ( At least 5)
5. Establish roles - Director of Discussion, Connection Maker, Summarizer, Word Finder, Passage picker
6. Set deadlines for reading - create a calendar that finishes book by Feb 15th
7. Discuss what type of project you would like to share as a culminating/ final - Brainstorm and write down
8. List 5 questions your group has about the book before you begin
9. Take a picture of you with your book or a screen shot of your PDF

Asynchronous work today. Finish reading the passage you annotated yesterday, then take the Quiziz quiz that corresponds with the story you read.

Please select one of the following short stories to read and annotate one page of the text as you saw in the video we watched in class.

What is the one thing you are missing the most about not coming to school in person? What is the things you were most looking forward to as a Senior? What can you do virtually to make up for this?

Why did you select the book you chose?
What do you think it will be about?
Where do you like to read? (location)
How long do you usually read in one sitting?
What struggles do you have with reading?
What strategies have worked for you for comprehension?
What background do you have on the book? Author?

1. The Martian - Andy Weir
2. Caste - Isabel Wilkerson
3. The NIckel Boys - Colin Whitehead
4. The Tyranny of Merit - Nicholas Sandel
5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey
6. Human Kind - Brad Aronson
7. The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
8. Homeroom Diaries - James Patterson
9. They Called Us Enemy - George Takei
10. Grit - Angela Duckworth

In light of the events of yesterday, please take some time to write how you are feeling about this event. This can be a stream of consciousness writing - but please feel free to share any concerns, frustrations or questions.
Then, take a few minutes to breathe.... inhale, exhaling and pray to God for some peace in our world.
Then, go back to your writing... and list and explain at least 5 things you are grateful for today.

Which two of the 15 reasons for reading spoke to you the most?

Which video will you be doing? Do you need any help? Why did you choose this one?

Finish reading "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" by Thursday 12/3. Then answer and analzye our main character and explain how he has changed.

What is your favorite holiday movie? Why?

Dear Santa……
Please write a letter to “Santa,” telling him how your year has been and what you would like this Christmas.

Please look up the word, “Flourish,” and then find a picture. Then write a complete sentence about how you share happiness with others.

Please find a picture of the word, "ordinances." Then, in a complete sentence - Do you believe that rules are meant to be broken? Why/ Why not? And what rules do you think are essential to society?

How was you holiday break? How are you feeling about finals?

Read Chapters 14-18 (Up through page 129)
Be prepared to discuss these questions:
\What does Junior learn about Penelope?
What does Junior say that wins Penelope’s heart?
How does Junior’s life at Reardan change as a result of his relationship with Penelope?
What dreams do Penelope and Junior share?
Why does Junior draw a bird he calls the “amelope” to represent these dreams?
Even though ROwdy is criticial of Junior, what is significant about Rowdy's email?

Please answer in complete sentences the following questions about your reading.
1. What does Junior lie about Reardon?
2. What do you predict will happen to Junior as a result of his lie?
3. What does Junior's list of all the dances he and Penelop shared show about his feelings?
4. Why is Junior nervous about going out to eat after the dance?
5. How does Roger the GIant help Junior? (2 things)
6. What does Junior discover about "letting people into his life?"
7. Do you think he made the right decision when he decided to leave the "Rez?"
8. What does Junio mean when he says the people on the Rez call him an "apple?"
9. According to Gordy, why do weird people get banished?
10. Why do you think he shares information about Mary? What does she have in common with Junior?

In Chapter 19 answer these questions:
1. What song refers to letting someone "Join in all the reindeer games?"
2. What does this title show about Junior's chances of making the basketball at Rearden?
3. What advice does Junior's dad give him about trying our for the team?
4. Why do you think Coach puts Jujnior on the team? What does Junior show during tryouts?
5. Whar is the first team Rearden plays?
6. What do the Indians do when Junjior enters the gym?
7. Describe what happens to Junior during the game?
8. What does Coach say about Junior?
9. What would you do if an entire stadium of people turned their back on you? Could you have continued to play the game as Junior did? Do you think Junior was brave to play? Coach tells Junior to turn pain into anger. Do you think sometimes it is good to get mad?

Then homework for the break to be completed by 11/28 is to read 150 - 195

The Lamb has made us a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
Sing to the LORD a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.
Let them praise his name in the festive dance,
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
For the LORD loves his people,
and he adorns the lowly with victory.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
let them sing for joy upon their couches;
Let the high praises of God be in their throats.
This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia

Then, find a picture of the word, "lowly," adn then write a sentence to describe what you are most thankful for in your life.

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Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
Blessed the man who follows not
the counsel of the wicked
Nor walks in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the company of the insolent,
But delights in the law of the LORD
and meditates on his law day and night.
He is like a tree
planted near running water,
That yields its fruit in due season,
and whose leaves never fade.
Whatever he does, prospers.
Not so the wicked, not so;
they are like chaff which the wind drives away.
For the LORD watches over the way of the just,
but the way of the wicked vanishes.
Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.

Please find a picture that describes "prosperity," and then one sentence about how you plan on living a prosperous life.

What advice have you been given about making someone like you? What is the best way to earn anyone's love?

Please read Chapters 8-11 by Thursday 11/12

Where is the reservation located? (map)
What tribe or tribes live on the reservation?
When was the reservation established?
What is the current population on the reservation?
What is the percentage of Native Americans living on the reservation who live in poverty?
Two interesting facts about life on the reservation
Find one picture of a symbol for this tribe.

1 Spokane
2 Flathead
3 Nez Perce
4 Yakima
5 Blackfeet
6 Sioux
7 Crow
8 Navajo
9 San Manuel
10 Morongo

What is your biggest pet peeve?

The LORD secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
The LORD gives sight to the blind.
The LORD raises up those who were bowed down;
the LORD loves the just.
The LORD protects strangers.
The fatherless and the widow he sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.

Please find a picture of what "oppressed," means. How can we help bring justie to the oppressed in our world?

Read Chapters 7 and 8 (25 minutes). Be prepared to share two quotes that discuss/ support any one ot the themes we talked about in class today.

Find a picture of what the word “sanctuary” means to you.
Then write one complete sentence about a place that gives you sanctuary and why.

I am thankful for……. because...

Read Chapters 3 and 4 and be ready for a quiz on 11/4 or 11/5

Who do you think our next President will be? What does "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," mean to you? (From the Declaration of Independence). What is an unalienable right?

FInd a picture of “contemplate.” Then in one sentence - When have you contemplated a difficult challenge/ problem and by waiting, the decision was better than if you have been impulsive. What happened?

Today we are going to learn more about our author; Sherman Alexie. How might learning about him inform our reading of the text?
You will be going to 5 websites and filling in the attached form. This is due today.
Homework is to read Chapters 3 and 4 by Wednesday.

FInish reading the first two chapters of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian." Be ready to discuss/ quiz.

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.

He guides me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff
that give me courage.

You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.


FInd a picture of "verdant." Then in one sentence - What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?

What is unique about where you live?

Pro or Con?
Should sports teams use Native American Names and mascots?
Find at least two articles and one video/news story online, copy source URL and be prepared to discuss and support using your evidence.
Then, list at least 5 supporting pieces of evidence to support your choice.
The article attached can not be used as your evidence. (You need to find newer articles)

In a few sentences, please explain why your team did or did not win the debate? What part did you contribute? Which team was victorious?

Please use first and last name (on all assignments)
You must have camera on and muted. If not visible you will lose participation points.
Please answer in a complete sentence.
In five years, I will be…

Find a picture of what “subdues” means to you.
Then, in a complete sentence - Tell about a time you felt victorious.

Using all of the edits, revisions and corrections = please fix and submit what you believe is your final draft of your Common App College essay.
It will receive a 10 if it is ready to submit to colleges. Otherwise, it will be returned to correct.

One complete sentence please…
My favorite Halloween candy is…… because….
Describe with detail (At least 3 adjectives)

Find a picture of what the word “insolent” means to you.
Then write one complete sentence about a person/ experience of insolence that you have personally had.

Find a picture of what the word “exult” means to you.
Then write one complete sentence about what gives you the most joy in your life.

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Please answer the first five questions, screenshot your score and submit.

What are expectations? Write down an expectation you have for yourself.
What people or groups have expectations that affect your daily life>
Brainstorm a list on a word web
What are some expectations these groups might have of you? Write down 1 thing for each group identified.

Please submit your entire College Common App Essay. Following essay, please list where you are planning on applying.
Use the Rubric for the grading of the conclusion. Body paragraph will be graded in that assignment.

Answer the first 5 questions and then take a screen shot of your score and submit.

Find a picture of what the word “faithfulness” means to you.
Then write one complete sentence about who in your life is the most loyal/ reliable friend and why.

Use the atached rubric for this assigmnet.
Due Thursday 10/15 by 4:00pm

1. Core Values (aka Information)
a. Can you name at least 4-5 of the author’s core values?
b. Do you detect a variety of values, or do the values repeat?
2. Vulnerability
a. Does the essay sound like it’s mostly analytical or like it’s coming from a deeper, more vulnerable place?
Another way of asking this: Does it sound like the author wrote it using mostly his or her head (intellect) or his or her heart and gut?
b. After reading the essay, do you know more about the author AND feel closer to him or her?
3. “So what” moments (aka Important & interesting connections)
a. Can you identify at least 3-5 “so what” moments of insight in the essay?
b. Are these moments kind of predictable, or are they truly illuminating?
4. Craft
a. Do the ideas in the essay connect in a way that is logical, but not too obvious (aka boring)?
b. Can you tell that the essay represents a series of carefully considered choices and that the author spent a lot of time revising the essay over the course of several drafts?
c. Is it interesting and succinct throughout? If not, where do you lose interest? Where could words be cut or which part isn’t revealing as much as it could be?

The secret to living the Christian life is not by trying harder, but by trusting God, including giving Him praise and then letting His power work through us to make that
difference for Him that He desires of us in the first place.
Find a picture that shows how you can show Him your praise. Then write one complete sentence that explains this.

Read the following quote and answer in complete sentences
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
What choices can you make for second quarter than will shape you in a positive way?
Then underline all of the nouns in this quote.

Daily attendance question(s) : Read the following quote and answer in complete sentences
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
What choices can you make for second quarter than will shape you in a positive way?
Then underline all of the nouns in this quote.

10/9 If you could go anywhere without Covid restrictions this weekend, where would you go first?

Find a picture that defines the word “justice.” Then, in one complete sentence - write about an issue that you believe deserves justice for which you would be willing to defend.

10/8 In one complete sentence tell me about the types of books you would enjoy reading? Why?

Using the attached Rubric and class lesson, please submit your College Common Application Introductory paragraph. The introduction will contain an attention-grabber, the thesis statement, an overview of the main points of your essay and a transitional sentence that will lead us into the first body paragraph.
This is your classwork for today and no late work will be accepted.

Find a picture that defines the word “fidelity.” Then tell me about a person or belief to which you offer continued loyalty and support and why.

Find a picture that represents the word “scrutinize.” Then write one complete sentence that shares a time you were criticized or critical of a friend.

Don't forget to answer in complete setnences. Capitalize first word in a sentence and end in period.

Find a picture that represents what covenant means to you. Then write one complete sentence that shares a promise that you have made that is important to you.

Using the "You Tube" video that we watched today, take your thesis and brainstorm and create an outline for your College Common App. Essay. The outline is due by Sunday 10/4 at 10:00am. Please use the attached style for the outline. Please use complete sentences.

10/1 Something I want to get better at this year is….

Bounty - Picture and Sentence; Find a picture that defines “ bounty. ” (Please use the context as used in the Psalm).; Insert and then share one complete sentence about something you have given or been given in generous amounts.

Review the two Common App questions that you selected last week.
Choose the one that you have decided would be the best choice.
Write out the question.
Then, write a thorough thesis statement that clearly shows what your goal of writing this is.
Remember the core values, vulnerability, "so what," moments and craft that help bring your essay to life.

Common App Essay Brainstorm
Using the thesis statement that you submitted today - please create a one page original brainstorm on what you think will be essential to this essay. Please spend only 20 minutes doing this activity. Re-read the example of a good college essay that we read last week and/or the article on brainstorming if necesarry. Look at the article on The Craft of writing a College Essay that I found on "QuestBridge," as a support in this process. Thursday and Friday we will be doing the Outline and our rough drafts will be due before your class on Monday 10/5 before class begins. Thank you. If any questions - please e-mail me.

Find a picture that defines malice, insert and then share one complete sentence about malicious behavior that has affected you

Find a picture that defines “refuge,” insert and then share one complete sentence about a place or person that gives you refuge and why.

1. Core Values (aka Information)
a. Can you name at least 4-5 of the author’s core values?
b. Do you detect a variety of values, or do the values repeat?
Examples of NOT varied values: hard work, determination, perseverance
Examples of more varied values: autonomy, resourcefulness, healthy boundaries, diversity
2. Vulnerability
a. Does the essay sound like it’s mostly analytical or like it’s coming from a deeper, more vulnerable place?
Another way of asking this: Does it sound like the author wrote it using mostly his or her head (intellect) or his or her heart and gut?
b. After reading the essay, do you know more about the author AND feel closer to him or her?
3. “So what” moments (aka Important & interesting connections)
a. Can you identify at least 3-5 “so what” moments of insight in the essay?
b. Are these moments kind of predictable, or are they truly illuminating?
4. Craft
a. Do the ideas in the essay connect in a way that is logical, but not too obvious (aka boring)?
b. Can you tell that the essay represents a series of carefully considered choices and that the author spent a lot of time revising the essay over the course of several drafts?
c. Is it interesting and succinct throughout? If not, where do you lose interest? Where could words be cut or which part isn’t revealing as much as it could be?

Common App has announced that the 2020-2021 essay prompts will remain the same as the 2019–2020 essay prompts.
Read Over the following Common App Essay Choices and then answer these questions

Which two essays do you believe you could write with fidelity? Then, in one sentence - please answer this question, "What is the purpose of sharing this story?"


1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, please share your story.

2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma — anything of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Using my “Who is this teacher?” example; please create one about “Who am I?” You should include at least 5 images and your full name. This will be shared with your classmates. You will also write out one complete sentence describing each of the five pictures on a separate slide). This will be worth 10 points. Please use correct punctuation and spelling.

Find a picture that defines “Firmament,” insert and then write one complete sentence that explains what you think Heaven is.

Directions: Copy and paste the paragraph you wrote yesterday to the bottom of a new document. You should have the exact same paragraph on your paper twice. On the bottom copy/version, please add participial phrases to each sentence and make them stand out by making them BOLD. After you have upgraded every sentence , please submit the assignment.

Directions:
1. Watch the short Review Video
2. Answer the review questions on the Google Doc

Think of a real or imaginary event that lasted less than ten minutes. Choose an event that communicates relief from a fearful or dangerous experience: a medical diagnosis, a near-miss car accident, a tense indcident with an angry person, or some other tense situation. Write a paragraph of AT LEAST 5 sentences in which you convey the experience and the feelings of the situation.

For your asynchronous learning day, please complete the attached worksheet continuing our exploration of the appositive phrase.

We will review this worksheet in class on Thursday, but I am always available today if you have any questions or need any clarification.

Enjoy your day!

We have spent this week talking about the importance of proper formatting and clear communication in written formats. The intention is to have you realize the importance of proper composition to your written work as well as the power of writing to convey ideas.

For this assignment, I'd like you to reflect on a time in your life where you were involved in a miscommunication with another person. In 1-2 paragraphs (at least 3-5 sentences) please address the following questions:

What was the situation?

What was the cause of the miscommunication?

What was the result of the miscommunication?

How could the miscommunication have been avoided?

This is a form of personal narrative writing, meaning writing in which you are telling a story or relating an event that occurred. Therefore, the expectations for formal language are lower, but I still expect proper mechanics in your writing.

For your asynchronous learning day, please read the attached article from NPR in 2016 entitled "Lost In Translation."

Consider the assignment we did regarding proper email format as well as this article. Answer and be prepared to discuss the following questions in class at the end of the week:

What leads to miscommunications in written language?

Why is clarity and the ability to be understood so vital to communication?

What steps can you take to avoid miscommunications, especially in writing?

Attached, you will find two slides that contain a number of hypothetical email scenarios for you to use to practice your email etiquette. You will choose 1 scenario from each slide and draft the email following the instructions in the scenario.

Please create a Google Slides presentation and just write an email in 2 different slides and send it through Google Classroom.


As always, let me know if you have any questions.