The last two weeks of the semester... dates and instructions

1. December 13th- Final drafts are due by 7:35 AM to TWO places.
            Turnitin.com:  You will only submit the BODY of your paper to turnitin.com
            Google DRIVE: I have sent a folder share to your school email. You will need to save your ENTIRE paper to this folder (title page, paper, bibliography). This ALSO needs to be done by 7:35 AM on Friday.

Bring your: outline, hand written draft, note cards, typed edited draft to class with you (ALREADY COLLATED) and turn in as you walk in the door.

2. Your abstracts are due to GOOGLE DRIVE folder on Monday at 7:35 AM.

3. Presentations will take place on TUESDAY and arranged FINAL time.

2nd and 6th hour- Wednesday
7th hour- Thursday
4th hour- Friday

Presentations and abstracts

Presentation requirements:

1. Maximum 5 minutes in length. I will cut you off at 5... or before if you are brutalizing the audience. 

2. A digital, visual aide.  PowerPoint is fine. However, you will need to review the essay, "Death by PowerPoint" before you present. 

http://commons.gc.cuny.edu/wiki/images/Death-by-powerpoint.pdf

PowerPoint structure-

http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/

Presentation tips-

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/biomed/guides/powerpoint.html?mswitch-redir=classic

http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/splane_m/presentationtips.htm

3. You will need an appropriate handout: 

-One page in length.

- Thesis is clearly stated

http://www.speaking-tips.com/Articles/Creating-Quality-Handouts.aspx

Pretty good template... but evaluate your paper/presentation's purpose.. not everything has to be covered.

http://true-progress.com/make-a-handout-like-edward-tufte-965.htm

ABSTRACTS:

Abstract templates are located on right side of the web page.
Here is another option...
http://uss.tufts.edu/arc/HOW%20TO%20WRITE%20AN%20ABSTRACT%20for%20Tufts%20Symp.pdf

So, I am pulling out the big guns...  The best way to learn parts of speech and parts of sentences..
Visualize.. Diagram..
You are welcome.

Go through sentences 1-30.. read through the sentences and understand how they are broken down and how specific parts of speech and parts of the sentence are diagrammed.  The latter sentences will get a little tougher, but try them.
http://www.german-latin-english.com/basicdiagrams.htm

THEN... go through sentences 1-45... these will help you visualize compound sentences, complements, and relative pronouns...
http://www.german-latin-english.com/basicdiagrams2.htm

Go through flash cards 1-7. Study both sides. Understand both the terms that are being addressed and the way of diagramming the sentence. I would take notes on everything. This is one of the most beneficial ways of visualizing how grammar works
http://www.german-latin-english.com/flashcards_of_sentence_diagrammi.htm

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Daily diagramming:
Extra help   http://www.german-latin-english.com/daily_diagrams_archives.htm

Jeopardy:
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Apr201017/game1272292041.php

Grammar boot camp...

PARTS OF SPEECH

1. You will, of course, need a strong knowledge of the parts of speech in order to move forward successfully through boot camp. . . think of it as having the ability to walk and feed yourself.. (Maslow's bottom rung) before you can function on any higher level..

After today's diagnostic preview A (pg 2), you should have an idea of your strengths and weaknesses. You will need to commit to a self study in order to be where you need to be by test time. There are plenty of exercises on pages 4-33 in the purple grammar book... but if you need more help... check out the following links..

GRAMMAR REVIEW LINKS:

Parts of speech review:
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/rvpartsp.html

Parts of speech review games/tests:
http://www.gamequarium.com/partsofspeech.html
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/gg.cgi?A1=m&A2=0&A3=0&AFUNCT=1&ALEVEL=1#TOP
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=8-parts-speech-test-practice
http://julieteacher.pbworks.com/w/page/12607413/Parts%20of%20Speech%20Test


PARTS OF THE SENTENCE:
2. In reviewing the parts of a sentence, you will also need to understand the knowledge's relevance. Why do you need to know this? What is the benefit of knowing this?
I want you to think of the identification process we have started and then review this link and see the connection between the parts of the sentence and the writing process.

http://writingcenter.emory.edu/resources/grammar_resources/verb_tense_and_subject-verb_agreement.html

Additional help with parts of sentence, if needed..
http://www.writingcentre.uottawa.ca/hypergrammar/sntstrct.html

GRAMMAR TEST #1 on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th- NO MAKE UPs, unless school sanctioned excuse OR Dr's note! We are running out of time..

Class today- 11/25 (Monday)

1. Submit your thesis to the E12H folder, which has been shared with your school email. Open the folder. Open document. Name your document with your name. Save it. This must be time stamped ten minutes after the bell rings.

2. Once you have submitted your thesis, you will need to read through the following links..

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/02/10/writing-a-paper-try-these-7-research-tips

http://writingcenterunderground.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/top-ten-tips-for-writing-research-papers/

3. Lastly, you will need to read the "Top Five Student Writing Problems".
http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/fivesp.html

When you are done, you will need to respond to each problem explaining what you have learned this year that is a remedy to each stated problem.
I have shared a folder with your school email for this assignment, as well. Remember your writing! This is not something I want you to throw together. Think. Construct. Support. This is due by 12 AM... the end of this day. I have sent you a template that you will cut and paste on your own document, then send to me your document.

Remember: You have a rough outline due on Tuesday.

Final paper assignment

1. Your final paper assignment sheet is located under "documents" (see right).
2. The CHICAGO style guide is located under "links".
3. Abstract instructions are located under "links".

Due dates:
1. Brainstorm and thesis: November, 25th
2. Rough outline: November 26th
3. Research, research, research: Done by December 4th
4. Note cards: Done by December 6th
5. Handwritten draft: December 9th
6. Typed draft, peer editing December 10th
7. Final paper: December 13th, 7:35 AM (turnitin)
8. Abstract: December 16th, class time (google drive share)
9. Presentation: December 17, 18, 19

Class today: November, 13th

You have a rough draft completed. You will need to look at the following samples of argumentatvie essays, and then do a comparative analysis with your own work. This should help you as you start working on the typed draft.

http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/CryWolf.html

http://people.oregonstate.edu/~petersp/ORST/WR121_files/argument.htm#Sample Essays

Remember: The typed draft is due on FRIDAY.
                   The FINAL draft is due on MONDAY at 7:35 to turnitin.com

Class today: November, 12th

1. Read and take notes on the critical points of this article.

http://writing-program.uchicago.edu/resources/collegewriting/high_school_v_college.htm

Remember: handwritten rough drafts are due tomorrow.

Class today: November 11th

We will be working on going through our sources and organizing found information for the easiest implementation into our rough draft.

1. Once you have a rough-complete outline done, and you have finished researching, you will need to go through that research thoroughly and systematically. Remember to evaluate your sources according to their effectiveness:

http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html

Using note cards for organization simplifies this process. You will go through one source at a time and create note cards with parenthetical citation as you read. Code your note cards to your outline and mark on your outline where you have research. You may also do works cited cards for each source as you work.

Click on the following link for instructions on note cards:
http://www.wtps.org/wths/imc/mla_style/note_cards.htm

Handouts on note cards are on the right hand side of this page under "instructional links".

2. Once  you have gone through a source and determined it is viable for your paper, place the citation information down on a preliminary WORKS CITED PAGE.

Click on the following link for instructions on works cited pages:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/

3. When the research has been sifted through and cataloged, and your works cited page is constructed, take your stack of note cards, your outline, and your paper... start writing the draft. Start with the body sections first. REMEMBER TRANSITIONS and PARENTHETICAL CITATIONS.

This is an excellent source for integrating quotes.. what you should and should not do... REVIEW before writing.

http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/academic1/integrating-quotes-citing-sources-effectively-in-academic-papers/

http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/academic1/quotations-integrating-them-in-mla-style-papers/

Class today- Friday, November 8th

As I try to hit you over the head daily with the relevance of grammar and mechanics in your communicative lives, today we are going to revisit the critical need of knowing this "stuff" RIGHT NOW!

Of course, you have to be proficient in English grammar and mechanics for an English class and your other classes where you write and speak... but there is also a 'little' HIGH STAKES test called the ACT that surprisingly ALSO finds this "stuff" important. Who knew?

Today, we will be going through three English sample passages. Timed. On the actual ACT you will have 75 questions in 45 minutes. This means 25 questions in 15 minutes OR 10 questions every 6 minutes OR 1 question every 36 seconds.

These passages have 15 questions. You will have 9 minutes to complete.
You will take the second passage test. Write down the answers first. Do not click on the screen. After the 9 minutes is up, I will provide the answers so we can see how you did in addition of handling the time.

Then, you will take the first passage test. You will also be timed. However, when you are done with this test you will go back over the questions and write down what is the GRAMMAR or MECHANICS issue that makes your response CORRECT. After you have done this, we will go through the correct answers and see if your reasoning is solid.

You will then take the third passage test. It will be timed, as well.

Passage 2:
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/english/eng_02.html

Passage 1:
 http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/english/eng_01.html

Passage 3:
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/english/eng_03.html

If time allows, we will take a sample reading passage, so you will see the importance of being able to determine the main idea and supporting points of any text... notice I said that YOU can determine it on your own... not have someone else (me) point it out for you!

READING
35 minutes to read 4 passages and respond to 40 questions.
This is approximately just under 9 minutes per section.
You will need to spend about 3 minutes reading the passage and about 35 seconds per question to answer.

Passage 1:
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/reading/read_01.html

Passage 2:
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/reading/read_02.html

Due: Wednesday or Thursday (11/6,11/7)

1. Read through thoroughly the RESEARCHED ARGUMENT essay assignment. You were given the hard copy in class... and it is also located on the right hand side of this page.  Read through.. take notes... be thinking about a topic. Come to class fueled with questions.
2. Study the evaluating sources handout I gave you in class.

Due: November 4th

Remember: Final draft of Argumentative Analysis paper is due by 7:35 AM to turnitin.com.
You will use your account that you created for the first paper.
Don't forget proper citation. The Purdue OWL website and citation handout are located on the right side of this page.

The class numbers are as followed:

2nd Hour: 7068204
4th Hour: 7068217
6th Hour: 7068224
7th Hour: 7068229

Password for all classes: bearcats

Due: Friday, November 1st

1. Full typed draft for Analysis Argument paper.

Here is the link for the article you are analyzing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/magazine/09FOB-medium-t.html?_r=0

Due: October 23rd/24th

1. Review the pages 476-478 in College Reader text. Review the 3 types of warrants and the Toulmin method of argument. (Handout pages are different. 515-18)
2. Read the argumentative essay on censorship (498). Annotate for Toulmin's parts of an argument.
3. Quiz on argument on Friday.. be ready!

Due: Monday, October 21st

1. Examine your three pieces of evidence from each topic from the Maryville article. Make sure they are:1.CREDIBLE 2.SUFFICIENT 3.ACCURATE. When you have done this, place them in order that you feel is most effective. (just number.. you don't have to re-write)
2. Write a warrant for the three pieces of evidence you found for EACH topic that came from the Maryville article (Thursday's homework).
3. From the Gatsby prompt, write a CLAIM, gather five pieces of EVIDENCE from your notes and arrange them in most effective order, and write a WARRANT for each piece of evidence. You will turn this in on Monday. Type it up..

Due: Tuesday, October 15th

1. Read and annotate the article on Maryville.
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/12/4549775/nightmare-in-maryville-teens-sexual.html

2. On separate paper, as notes, make a list of possible topics the article addresses, such as "sexual assault", "small town politics". Think of the categories that this article might be filed under. Collect as many as you can.
3. Pick 5 of these topics and write a thesis for each. Make sure you address the TOPIC not the article. Remember to break down the topic if necessary.
4. Check the theses for effectiveness (use your checklist).
5. Under each thesis you have written, write the counter argument as a thesis.
6. THEN.. you will pull EVIDENCE from the Maryville article to SUPPORT your claim. Pick 3 pieces, minimum. You will need also to pick 1 piece of evidence that would support the counterclaim. This is 4 specific pieces of evidence PER thesis. Make sure you label your counterclaim.

Due: Monday, October 14th

1. Argumentative quiz: Notes, lecture and reading are all up for grab. Keep in mind the previous unit and weeks before. What is very relevant when it comes to argumentative writing from earlier learning?

Due: Friday, October 11th

1. Write a thesis for the following class/paper scenarios:

Topic #1: given no information from prof. You come up with the class and topic.
Topic #2: Drinking alcohol
Topic #3: Who is the mos influential person in a teenager's life?
Topic#5: Abortion
Topic #6: Math class (not as the topic.. this is the class you are being asked to write a paper for)
Topic #7: What is the most important issue of the Affordable Care Act?
Topic #8: Art, PE, Band (You pick the class and you are to write a paper in that class)
Topic #9: given no information from prof. You come up with the class and topic.
Topic #10: Sex

You will need to have your 10 thesis sentences when you come to class on Friday. However, realize that there are many things that have to happen before the final thesis sentence. What do you need to consider? Have you gone through the checklist?

Due: October 1st

1. Bring in TWO examples of writing... they can be from ANY (well, most) sources.... Internet article.. magazine.. your writing..

These examples need to exhibit what you think is the difference between PERSUASIVE and ARGUMENTATIVE writing.  So, one of each.

Annotate the writing for what you think determines the difference between the two types of writing.


Turnitin info:
The class numbers are as followed:

2nd Hour: 7068204
4th Hour: 7068217
6th Hour: 7068224
7th Hour: 7068229

Password for all classes: bearcats

Reading for Monday, Sept. 30th

September 30th

1. Read pages 463-473 in A Reader for College Writers. Annotate and take Cornell notes! Annotate for information... this is an informational text. Quiz on Monday.
This quiz will cover EVERYTHING, FYI!- SYNTAX RETAKE TEST!!!
2. Final draft due 7:35 AM!

Due: Friday, September 27th

SENIOR PICTURES ARE FRIDAY. DRESS APPROPRIATELY! Shirts and ties... dresses...  no spaghetti straps or strapless.. Look FABULOUS!

1. Read Kingsolver's "Letter to My Mother"- 397.
Annotate for content AND writing style.

2. As Bloom's taxonomy calls for, you will be writing an evaluation/critique of Kingsolver's use of narrative technique. How is it effective? What specifically does she do? As an expert (should be close), you should be able to evaluate her writing style and writing purpose. 1 page in length. Typed.

Final College Application Essay- Turn in instructions

1. Your paper is DUE at 7:35 AM on September 30th. You will be submitting it to Turnitin.com. It will not be accepted after 7:35 AM. The program will not take it.
2. Turnitin.com instructions from LSN LMC are located on a link on the right side of this page.
3. You need to use your LSR7 email. It is the easiest to keep track of in these situations. Sign in or sign up for an account.
4.  The class numbers are as followed:

2nd Hour: 7068204
4th Hour: 7068217
6th Hour: 7068224
7th Hour: 7068229

Password for all classes: bearcats

Due: Tuesday, September 24th

1. Have read "The Place of Origins"- page 389.
Annotate for content of the reading AND the style. What is being said and how it is being said.
Be ready to discuss this during class on Tuesday.

UPCOMING due dates:

For Wednesday/Thursday (your block day):
- The 'Your place of Origin" assignment. Pick a visual image.. picture of what you feel represents your place of origin. You will be combining the subject matter and approach of Harjo and the writing style of Joubert on this assignment. Once you have settled on your image, you will being using words, quips, sentences, etc. mirroring Joubert's style of writing in order to describe your place of origin. Construct a format that will be able to be displayed- poster board, etc. You will need both image and writing for this assignment.

Monday, September 30th- FINAL college application essay DUE by 7:35 AM!!! Digitally submitted.

Amended schedule: Wed/Thurs., Friday and Monday

September 18th-23rd

Wednesday and Thursday- Guidance presentations
- Bring Socratic questions and annotations just in case I have time to check


Friday- Socratic Seminar
 - Bring your questions and annotated text.
 - Review the Socratic seminar handout

Monday- 3rd college application DUE (this is a change)

Due: September 18th and 19th (Wednesday/Thursday)

1. Write 4 questions over Joubert's usage of DICTION and SYNTAX. You will need to write DIVERGENT and EVALUATIVE questions, which are higher on BLOOM's TAXONOMY...
You do not need answers to these questions. You must have these questions prior to seminar, or you will not be participating.

2. Review the handout on Socratic seminars. Be familiar with the history, guidelines, debate v. dialogue, and A level rubric. You will be putting these into play during our seminar. Seminars are very important in this classroom and adhere to the philosophy of "production and performance".  You will need be PREPARED for each seminar.

HAVE YOUR TEXT, WHICH IS ANNOTATED THOROUGHLY and AMPLE NOTES.

Due: Tuesday, September 17th

REMEMBER!!!
1. Syntax test... STUDY PowerPoint. Found on right side of screen. If you are checking this from your phone, you must hit web version at the bottom of the page to access these. STUDY!!!

2. Bring annotations and notes for Socratic seminar on Joubert's use of syntax and diction. You will be PERFORMING.... to do this you must be PREPARED.

3. College application attempt #3 is due on FRIDAY. Prompt is located on right.

Due: Friday, September 13th

1. Read and take notes on sentence structure and sentence types from the following link:

http://esl.fis.edu/learners/advice/syntax.htm

THIS IS REVIEW.

2. Diction practice- pages 1-4 (handout)
3. Sytntax: page 433 (purple workbook)

4. Quiz: Art of questioning, descriptive writing, narrative writing, annotation, Cornell, sentence structure, diction and syntax.

NEXT WEEK: MONDAY

1. Narrative attempt #2

2. Read Exerpts from The Notebooks of Joseph Jourbert, 316-322
Annotate as you read focusing on diction and syntactical usage.
In your notes, make a list of noteworthy choices made by the author and what you feel the impact of these choices are on the meaning and reading of such lines. Your notes are very important to be able to participate and lead discussion. I'll check annotation and notes on Monday... discussion will possibly start on Monday and continue into Tuesday.

TUESDAY:
1. REALLY REVIEW carefully the syntax PowerPoint found on the right of this page under "instructional links".
Take notes and STUDY these refresher concepts! Quiz likely on Tuesday!

Due: Wed/Thursday September 11th and 12th

1. Read and annotate the example of stellar college admission essays from Johns Hopkins. In 2013, JH had over 20,000 applications and accepted close to 3,500. The admissions committed chose these essays as outstanding and memorable. WHY? What do they do that is so effective and productive?

2. Finish your first narrative piece. The prompt is designed to really make you think. Go through the questions before you start writing.

3. Typed draft is due on your block day this week. MLA, scoring guide, and assignment sheet are all due at the beginning of the hour on Wed./Thursday.

Due: Friday, September 6th

1. Annotate for its descriptive and narrative techniques: 489-"Nobody Listens when I talk" in the new Reading and Writing from Literature book.
2. In your notes, write down a list of 10 things you have learned about Narrative writing.

Happy Homecoming Week!!
Go BRONCOS!

Due: Wednesday and Thursday

1. Write a descriptive writing sample mirroring the writing of Jessie Sullivan describing your neighborhood. Remember the specific descriptive techniques. 

2. Read, annotate, and Cornell pages 275-280. Be ready for quiz. 

Online Inquiry: Descriptive writing (DUE BEFORE CLASS ON FRIDAY)

From your 8 subjects assigned on Monday, you will need to revise and clean up your BEST descriptive sentence from ONE of the subjects.  This is the one representative sentence, which will be for an ASSESSMENT grade! Yep, this ONE sentence. It must demonstrate your proficiency in handling the skills you have been learning the last week. SHOW DON'T TELL!

You will need to sign in... Use your gmail address from the school. Then hit REPLY to this post.
You will then write your name and class period.
Then write your sentence. Do NOT label what you are describing.
This will look like:

Lara Schulenberg- 1st Hour Honors Teacher
Her voice, deep, wise and involved, infuses a comfort and security into a complex existence.

Due: Friday, August 30th

1. Post online in response to "Online inquiry" your BEST revised ONE SENTENCE description. You will need to create an account and sign in before you post. Make sure you sign your name.

2. Write 5 questions for the presentations on Friday.

3. FOR TUESDAY: Read pages 246-251.  I will have copies in my room for those who have the copies, not the book. Pick up before you leave on Friday afternoon!

Annotate the text for WRITING TECHNIQUES and USAGE.. not the content of the reading. When you are done, answer the questions for discussion... Bullet point answers.. does not need to be in formal sentence responses. Put into notes and be ready to discuss on Tuesday.

Due: Tuesday, August 27th

For class on Tuesday you will need to write a 1-2 sentence description for each of the following words. Remember: you are attempting a vivid visual portrait.
After you have completed your description, you will need to cite the skill or technique that you consulted or that is addressed in the reading.

For example:
ANGER-
Hot tears ran down her face that was blanched with frustration with an incapability to realize the power to change her circumstance.
"Using effective verbs" (Buscemi 234)
"Rely on your five senses" (Buscemi 231)

Your words:
Mondays, Tailgating, Disappointment, Love, Mother, High School, Water, Best Friend

Due: Monday, August 26th

Narrative and Descriptive writing:
Read, annotate, and put findings in Cornell notes: Pages 229-243.

Keep in mind that the annotation and note taking is going to slow you down for a while. You will be reading much more in depth and will be expected to perform with this information. Diligently learn the practices of annotation and Cornell notes.. life will be easier in the long run.

Here are the plans for class on Wednesday and Thursday. Bottom is LEFT side of board. Top is RIGHT side. Note the time on the clock, btw.

Due: Friday, August 22nd

Wow... Not sure if you remember me.. but I am Mrs. Schulenberg, your English teacher. Seriously, it has been quite a week with my sick three year-olds. I am SO hoping that I will be back in class tomorrow. I have really worked to keep you all moving forward and at the same momentum. I hope this week has been successful and productive even in my absence.

Due on Friday:
1. Annotation of the article on questioning. You have instructions, examples, etc. on how to annotate. You should be able to execute this task.
2. Once you are done annotating the article, you need to report your findings and the ideas of the text into your notes using the Cornell note method. You need to complete ALL THREE steps of Cornell notes.
3. You will have a quiz on: Types of questions, Bloom's Taxonomy, importance of questioning and purpose of questioning, annotation, Cornell notes, AND the content of the article on Friday. Be ready.

If you have questions, or ever have questions, please be sure to email me if it is after the school day.
lara.schulenberg-smith@leesummit.k12.mo.us

Due: August 19th

Homework for Monday!
1. Read through the "Blooms" side of questioning. Bloom's Taxonomy is a classification system developed by educators for educators in order to address the levels of cognition in students. You have a list of the different levels of questioning- low to high. Pay special attention to the key verbs in each section. These are the words that are often used in assessment.
2. Pretend you are teaching a class on LSN. Using your 20 questions as a jump off point, construct a "test" with a question from EACH level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Pay attention to what you are asking and if it applies to the different level of cognition. This test will have 6 questions. Again, you do not need the answer. You will need to consider if the questions you are writing are Factual-Evaluative.
3. Write a reflection of week one and the content you have learned. How are you handling it? Where do you see it being used in this class, or in life?

Quiz Monday? Hmmmmm? We shall see! I would be ready :)

Homework for Friday, August 16th

1. Read through the first page of the "Types of Questions" handout. Really process the four types of questions. The definitions are dense, but thorough. Put into your own words, make notes, etc.
2. When you feel you have a handle on the types, write 20 questions on Lee's Summit North. Write 5 questions per type.