FIRST SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW ... AND KEY!

The exam review is linked below - it is for your information and is not an assignment.  The key to the review is linked below as well so that you can self-check any sections of the review you choose to undertake.  It is a very comprehensive review of concepts for the exam - the exam itself is an EOC/STAAR style test as we have taken for 9 week tests in the past.


SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW


SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW KEY

12/14 ... Monday ... Finishing Rough Drafts ... Submitting the Essay... Exam Info

OBJECTIVE

Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students will use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text.


WARM UP

No Warm-up today - go to work on your final draft.


TODAY

• Finish Self-editing and revising your rough draft using the following checklist - note your changes and revisions in red or in a different color than you used for the rough draft.
• Essay Edit/Revision CHECKLIST

• Finish typing your Final Draft using Word Online or Google Docs.  Share your final draft with me with whatever app you are using to type it..  The Final Draft MUST be typed in MLA format.  See the checklist and sample essay below for reminders on MLA form.
• MLA Checklist
• MLA Sample Paper

• The SHARE button (regardless of app) is near the upper right of the screen - share it with my email: Richard.Davis@sfisd.org ... once it is shared, I will have access to it, but you may continue to update and work on it.  Final Drafts are DUE by Friday 12/18 and MUST be shared with me by that date (at the latest).

Santa Fe High School Fall 2015 Semester Exam Schedule

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
1st Period – Final Exam 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM
2nd Period – Review 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM 
3rd Period – Review 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Indian Hour 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Review Session I 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Review Session II 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM


Wednesday, December 16, 2015-NO LATE ARRIVAL
2nd Period – Final Exam 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM
3rd Period - Attendance 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM 
4th Period – Final Exam 9:35 AM – 11:35 AM
Indian Hour 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Review Session I 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Review Session II 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM


Thursday, December 17, 2015
5th Period – Final Exam 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM
3rd Period - Attendance 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM 
6th Period – Final Exam 9:35 AM –11:35 AM
Indian Hour 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Review Session I 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Review Session II 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM


Friday, December 18, 2015 — Early Release
3rd Period – Final Exam 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM 
7th Period – Final Exam 9:25 AM – 11:25 AM
***Buses will leave at 11:30***

12/11 ... Friday ... Editing and Beginning Final Drafts

OBJECTIVE

Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students will use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text.


WARM UP

Finish and show me your finished essay rough draft


TODAY

• Self-edit and revise your rough draft using the following checklist - note your changes and revisions in red or in a different color than you used for the rough draft.
• Essay Edit/Revision CHECKLIST

• Begin typing your Final Draft using Word Online or Google Docs.  We will submit final drafts electronically via Edmodo next week.  The Final Draft MUST be typed in MLA format.  See the checklist and sample essay below for reminders on MLA form.
• MLA Checklist
• MLA Sample Paper

12/10 ... THURSDAY! ... Finishing esssy rough drafts!

OBJECTIVE

Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students will use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text.

WARM UP

CWoD - BLASPHEMY


TODAY

• Finish persuasive essay rough drafts.today!  Keep in mind the final draft will be a major grade!
• We will finish rough drafts today and will edit and begin final drafts tomorrow.

Wednesday Essay Info ... 

• Begin rough drafting your persuasive essay from the topic you selected on Monday.  Your prewriting is available on the stool at the front of the room.  The rough draft should be handwritten (on paper, DUH) ... 
• Essays should be (roughly) 5-6 paragraphs with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  A good source for a brief review on essay structure (from Arizona State University .. Go Sundevils) can be found here: PERSUASIVE ESSAY STRUCTURE
• In terms of length, essays should be 400 words or so.  Content is more important than quantity, but remember that quality content requires providing support/proof for the statements you make ... not JUST making the statement.
• Take a CLEAR STANCE ... do not be a politician and try to have it both ways ... TAKE A STAND ... STATE IT CLEARLY IN YOUR THESIS ... and then make your points.
• Be sure to recognize and discuss dissenting arguments as well.  An effective persuasive paper both supports its argument AND refutes opposing points of view.
• The grading rubric for the paper can be found here: ARGUMENT ESSAY RUBRIC

Monday Essay Prewriting ...

• Decide what stance you will take on one of the following issues and list 5 possible arguments FOR and AGAINST your position. (If you are not sure or have any difficulty thinking up arguments for your issue, consult ProCon.org .. It's a good resource for this).  Be specific on where you stand and on the possible arguments for and against. This will serve as your essay prewrite AND must be turned in today before you leave class to receive credit.

• Possible issues to choose from ... 
• Electronic Devices in Schools
• Dress Code/School Uniforms
• Standardized Testing

• Choose only one of these topics .. Do some quick research .. Write a thesis that clearly states your stance on the issue. And list 5 possible pro and 5 possible con arguments. Turn in to the top tray on my desk when you're finished.

If you need to make up a test or quiz, you can elect to use class time to do so, but must make sure you stay on track with the essay writing process.

12/9 ... Wednesday ... Persuasive Essay Rough Drafting

Objective ...

Students will analyze pro and con arguments for a persuasive writing and will begin rough drafting the essay.

Warm-up ...

CWoD ... TERSE

Today ... 

• Begin rough drafting your persuasive essay from the topic you selected on Monday.  Your prewriting is available on the stool at the front of the room.  The rough draft should be handwritten (on paper, DUH) ... 
• Essays should be (roughly) 5-6 paragraphs with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  A good source for a brief review on essay structure (from Arizona State University .. Go Sundevils) can be found here: PERSUASIVE ESSAY STRUCTURE
• In terms of length, essays should be 400 words or so.  Content is more important than quantity, but remember that quality content requires providing support/proof for the statements you make ... not JUST making the statement.
• Take a CLEAR STANCE ... do not be a politician and try to have it both ways ... TAKE A STAND ... STATE IT CLEARLY IN YOUR THESIS ... and then make your points.
• Be sure to recognize and discuss dissenting arguments as well.  An effective persuasive paper both supports its argument AND refutes opposing points of view.
• The grading rubric for the paper can be found here: ARGUMENT ESSAY RUBRIC

Monday ...

• Decide what stance you will take on one of the following issues and list 5 possible arguments FOR and AGAINST your position. (If you are not sure or have any difficulty thinking up arguments for your issue, consult ProCon.org .. It's a good resource for this).  Be specific on where you stand and on the possible arguments for and against. This will serve as your essay prewrite AND must be turned in today before you leave class to receive credit.

• Possible issues to choose from ... 
• Electronic Devices in Schools
• Dress Code/School Uniforms
• Standardized Testing

• Choose only one of these topics .. Do some quick research .. Write a thesis that clearly states your stance on the issue. And list 5 possible pro and 5 possible con arguments. Turn in to the top tray on my desk when you're finished.

Tuesday

• Medieval Literature (Canterbury Tales) Test - DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST - only on your answer document.

12/8 ... Tuesday ... Medieval Lit Test

Objective ...

Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales.  Students will analyze themes and characterization in The Canterbury Tales.

Students will brainstorm and prewrite for a persuasive essay.


Warm-up ...

Review your notes and chart for the test - you may use the chart and any information on it.  You will turn the chart in with your answer sheet.

Today ... 

• Medieval Literature (Canterbury Tales) Test - DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST - only on your answer document.

Yesterday ... 
Decide what stance you will take on one of the following issues and list 5 possible arguments FOR and AGAINST your position. (If you are not sure or have any difficulty thinking up arguments for your issue, consult ProCon.org .. It's a good resource for this).  Be specific on where you stand and on the possible arguments for and against. This will serve as your essay prewrite AND must be turned in today before you leave class to receive credit.

Possible issues to choose from ... 

- Electronic Devices in Schools

- Dress Code/School Uniforms

- Standardized Testing

Choose only one of these topics .. Do some quick research .. Write a thesis that clearly states your stance on the issue. And list 5 possible pro and 5 possible con arguments. Turn in to the top tray on my desk when you're finished.

12/7 ... Monday

Objective ...

Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales.  Students will analyze themes and characterization in The Canterbury Tales.

Students will brainstorm and prewrite for a persuasive essay. 


Warm-up ...

CWoD ... ABDOMEN

Today ... 

Decide what stance you will take on one of the following issues and list 5 possible arguments FOR and AGAINST your position. (If you are not sure or have any difficulty thinking up arguments for your issue, consult ProCon.org .. It's a good resource for this).  Be specific on where you stand and on the possible arguments for and against. This will serve as your essay prewrite AND must be turned in today before you leave class to receive credit.

Possible issues to choose from ... 

- Electronic Devices in Schools

- Dress Code/School Uniforms

- Standardized Testing

Choose only one of these topics .. Do some quick research .. Write a thesis that clearly states your stance on the issue. And list 5 possible pro and 5 possible con arguments. Turn in to the top tray on my desk when you're finished. 

• Be sure you've finished your work on your 200-250 word response to EACH OF the following essay prompts ... (This will count as a quiz grade - post your responses to your blog. They are due on there by Friday!).
• Pardoner's Tale - The Pardoner is depicted as a liar, con man, and, essentially, a thief.  Yet his tale is very effective morally.  What is the message or moral of his tale?  How does it contrast with his character traits but still seem appropriate given his values?  Do you agree with the message of his tale ... explain.
• Wife of Bath's Tale - The Wife of Bath is depicted as a progressive woman of the time with different ideas about the role and strength of women than Medieval society provides - especially given that she has outlived so many husbands.  What is the message or moral of her Tale?  How does this compare or contrast with her character traits?  Do you agree with the message of her tale ... explain.

• Canterbury Tales EXAM - objective test - Tuesday 12/8.  You will need to review Pilgrim info from the Prologue (your charts will be available to you on the exam) as well as the two tales we read.  It will be a major grade, so be prepared.

• See Friday's blog for info on quiz make ups or improvement. 

12/4 ... FRIDAY! ... Finish essay quiz and make-up opportunities

Objective ...

Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales.  Students will analyze themes and characterization in The Canterbury Tales.


Warm-up ...

CWoD ... ASCRIBE

Today ... 

• Finish your work on your 200-250 word response to EACH OF the following essay prompts ... (This will count as a quiz grade - post your responses to your blog. They are due on there by Friday!).
• Pardoner's Tale - The Pardoner is depicted as a liar, con man, and, essentially, a thief.  Yet his tale is very effective morally.  What is the message or moral of his tale?  How does it contrast with his character traits but still seem appropriate given his values?  Do you agree with the message of his tale ... explain.
• Wife of Bath's Tale - The Wife of Bath is depicted as a progressive woman of the time with different ideas about the role and strength of women than Medieval society provides - especially given that she has outlived so many husbands.  What is the message or moral of her Tale?  How does this compare or contrast with her character traits?  Do you agree with the message of her tale ... explain.

• Canterbury Tales EXAM - objective test - Tuesday 12/8.  You will need to review Pilgrim info from the Prologue (your charts will be available to you on the exam) as well as the two tales we read.  It will be a major grade, so be prepared.

• If you are missing either of the CT quizzes, today is the day to get them made up.  If you are unhappy with your grade on either of the quizzes, you may submit a written summary of the tale (minimum 200 words) to improve your quiz score by one letter grade ... the summary must be detailed and must be written in your own words.  Anything plagiarized from an online source will not be accepted.
• Quiz makeups need to be completed in class today if needed.  Otherwise you will have to come in on your time after school or during IH next week.
• Quiz improvements may be submitted anytime prior to the Canterbury Tales exam on Tuesday.

12/3 ... Friday Eve ... WoB Quiz and finishing blog essays!

Objective ...

Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales.  Students will analyze characterization in The Wife of Bath's Tale.


Warm-up ...

CWoD ... EMBROIL

Today ... 

• Prep for Wife of  Bath's Tale Quiz.

• Continue your work on your 200-250 word response to EACH OF the following essay prompts ... (This will count as a quiz grade - post your responses to your blog. They are due on there by Friday!).
• Pardoner's Tale - The Pardoner is depicted as a liar, con man, and, essentially, a thief.  Yet his tale is very effective morally.  What is the message or moral of his tale?  How does it contrast with his character traits but still seem appropriate given his values?  Do you agree with the message of his tale ... explain.
• Wife of Bath's Tale - The Wife of Bath is depicted as a progressive woman of the time with different ideas about the role and strength of women than Medieval society provides - especially given that she has outlived so many husbands.  What is the message or moral of her Tale?  How does this compare or contrast with her character traits?  Do you agree with the message of her tale ... explain.

• YES ... you have to answer both.  YES ... each response is 200-250 words.  YES ... you can go over that if you need to.

12/2 ... Wednesday... More Canterbury

Objective ...

Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales.  Students will analyze characterization in The Wife of Bath's Tale.


Warm-up ...

CWoD ... NULLIFY

Today ... 

• View animated versions of "The Pardoner's Tale" & "The Wife of Bath's Tale" on youtube.
• Pardoner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6tvT3NQ_o (Begins at roughly 8:57)
• Wife of Bath - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3zUoNG_P_0 (Begins at roughly 17:46)

• Finish reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale" on pp 184-196 in the literature book and working on the study questions as you read.  The study questions are on top of the Chromebook cart and can also be found here: Wife of Bath Study Questions ... WE WILL QUIZ IN CLASS TOMORROW!

• Continue your work on your 200-250 word response to EACH OF the following essay prompts ... (This will count as a quiz grade - post your responses to your blog. They are due on there by Friday!).
• Pardoner's Tale - The Pardoner is depicted as a liar, con man, and, essentially, a thief.  Yet his tale is very effective morally.  What is the message or moral of his tale?  How does it contrast with his character traits but still seem appropriate given his values?  Do you agree with the message of his tale ... explain.
• Wife of Bath's Tale - The Wife of Bath is depicted as a progressive woman of the time with different ideas about the role and strength of women than Medieval society provides - especially given that she has outlived so many husbands.  What is the message or moral of her Tale?  How does this compare or contrast with her character traits?  Do you agree with the message of her tale ... explain.

• YES ... you have to answer both.  YES ... each response is 200-250 words.  YES ... you can go over that if you need to.

12/1 ... Tuesday ... Is it really December already???

Objective ...

Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales.  Students will analyze characterization in The Wife of Bath's Tale.


Warm-up ...

CWoD ... METE

Today ... 

• Finish reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale" on pp 184-196 in the literature book and working on the study questions as you read.  The study questions are on top of the Chromebook cart and can also be found here: Wife of Bath Study Questions

• Once you've finished reading the WoB's Tale ... write a 200-250 word response to EACH OF the following essay prompts ... (This will count as a quiz grade - post your responses to your blog. They are due on there by Friday!).
• Pardoner's Tale - The Pardoner is depicted as a liar, con man, and, essentially, a thief.  Yet his tale is very effective morally.  What is the message or moral of his tale?  How does it contrast with his character traits but still seem appropriate given his values?  Do you agree with the message of his tale ... explain.
• Wife of Bath's Tale - The Wife of Bath is depicted as a progressive woman of the time with different ideas about the role and strength of women than Medieval society provides - especially given that she has outlived so many husbands.  What is the message or moral of her Tale?  How does this compare or contrast with her character traits?  Do you agree with the message of her tale ... explain.

• YES ... you have to answer both.  YES ... each response is 200-250 words.  YES ... you can go over that if you need to.

• Keep your pilgrim charts handy - we will quiz over the pilgrims this week (open chart quiz) and over the Wife of Bath's Tale as well.