Agenda for 30 August 2016

1. Discussion of articles

                Grading:

                                If you do not speak, you get a zero

                                Can receive up to 20 points

                                Speak confidently, ask questions, challenge others (politely)

Next class,

                Review RA essay

                Argumentative essay organization (assertion, evidence, commentary)

Other information

                University of Indiana Plagiarism test

                                Must email or turn in certificate by Tuesday, September 6

                                Must pass by that date, may need to take more than once

Agenda for 26 August 2016

1. Essay prompt #1

2. Essay rubric

3. Read Alderman article link to article

                Discuss descriptive techniques

                Make list together

4. Develop questions for discussion during next class (see below)

5. Complete questions for both articles for homework

     Link to "Holidays on Ice" by David Sedaris

Discussion Questions for 7th period

1. Why does Alderman see a connection between anonymous people and zombies?

2. What are more details about the connection between West Africa and zombies?

3. What is the connection between gay people and vampires?

Discussion Questions for 8th period

1. What is the nature of our current obsession with zombies?

2. What is the connection between cultural minorities and supernatural beings?

3. What are other historical events or cultural phenomena that can relate to zombies?

Agenda for 22 August

1. Finish discussing Ronson article and RA

2. RA essay

Next class

Essay #1 introduction

Assertion, evidence commentary

Agenda for 18 August 2016

1. Discussion of rhetorical analysis and excerpt

                In pairs, passage will be divided up

                Have 2-3 rhetorical terms to discuss how they affect Ronson’s purpose

                Be prepared to answer questions about your section

Other info

                DE contracts

                Parent/student acknowledgment

                Online sign up info