Bones in Measuring Up

Answer questions 1-10 on page 189 in Measuring Up

Correct Vocabulary Mastery

Correct Vocabulary Mastery Test.

Answer questions 1-4 including all "comprehension check" questions on page 293 of the Language of Literature.

Do the vocabulary questions 1-10 on page 294 of Lang. of Lit.

Death Penalty or Life Imprisonment?

Writing prompt

Which is a more humane punishment--the death penalty or life in prison? Explain.

Read "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov on page 285 in theLanguage of Literature.


Homework: Persuasive essay

ipods and immigration

Read the articles on ipods and immigration . Highlight the logical arguments in purple, the facts and statistics in green, the opposing views in yellow, and the proposition in pink.

Answer the following questions for each article.

1. Quote a sentence or two that uses facts or statistics. Explain why the sentences are factual.

2. Quote a sentence or two in which the author uses a logical appeal. Explain why they are factual.

3. Quote an opposing view.

4. What is the author's proposition or thesis? Explain.

Rough drafts of persuasive essay paragraphs are worth 20 points each and are due according to the following schedule.

Paragraphs 1 & 2 (Anecdote and proposition): 4/7

Paragraphs 3 & 4 (Opposing views and facts and statistics): 4/17

Paragraphs 5 & 6 (logical or ethical appeal and conclusion: 4/19

Final draft due on 4/21.

Evaluate examples, research, and write

Add three words to the Persuasion Word Chart: ethical, editorial, argument.

Homework: Cut out a persuasive advertisement from a newspaper or magazine and write a paragraph about its persuasive qualities.

First official day of Persuasion Unit

Add three words to the Persuasion Word Chart: appeal, emotional, logical.

copy the guidelines for the persuasive essay.

Homework: Cut out a persuasive advertisement from a newspaper or magazine and write a paragraph about its persuasive qualities.

Links to articles on controversial topics:

Immigration Editorial
Opinion on Cell Phones in School
Article about a cell phone ban with recovery fee
ipod ban in Miami