Daily Introduction

February 18 – February 19

Objective

SWBAT correctly write a thesis statement using the three main characteristics: Topic, Stance,

Reason

QUIZ DATES:

Feb 22-Feb 23Great Gatsby – Chapters 1-3

SAT WOD

ACT

None

SAT

Ostentatio

us

Pronunciation: [awe-stent-A-shus]

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition:

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or

attract notice

Synonyms:Showy

FlamboyantGaudy

OrnateOver-elaborate

Brash

I PITY THE FOOL!

Let’s Discuss your Research Paper

• Step 1: Thesis Statement– This will need to be posted online on the class

forum. – You have until Sunday, Feb 21 at midnight– Late forum posts will NOT be accepted!– If you do not have access to a computer, you

either will need to use a computer during lunch to post your forum.

What are you writing about?

• Drinking age• Gay Marriage• Gun Laws• Legalization of

Marijuana• Death Penalty• Immigration Laws• School Uniforms

• Animal Testing• Abortion• Standardized Testing• Euthanasia• Felon Voting• Drug use in sports• Churches and Taxes• Vaccines

How to Write a Thesis Statement:

• You will need a TOPIC

• You will need a STANCE

• You will need REASONS

MAGIC THESIS STATEMENT

• Choose your topic • Create a thesis statement suitable to your topic

• Post thesis statement on Class Forum – Due Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 (30pts).

• You must critically respond to TWO of your peers posts (20pts).– Due Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016

Forum posts will be NOT be accepted after Sunday, February 21

YOU NEED TO…

In the Meantime…

• Next class, you have a test…

–The Great Gatsby – Chap 1-3–SAT WODs • (Jaded – Ostentatious)

For the remainder of class:

Two Rotations:– Rotation 1: Thesis Statement

Work on your thesis statement. AGAIN, this must be posted on the CLASS FORUM by Sunday at 8pm. Class Forum posts are 15% of your final grade, and you MAY only have 1-2 this quarter. DO NOT BLOW THIS OFF!

– Rotation 2: Study GuideCreate a Study Guide. Things to consider: Vocabulary, Quotes, Context. You may use ONE SIDE OF ONE SHEET OF PAPER (This will be checked!), and YES, you may use your cheat sheet on the test IF YOU ARE HERE! IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST FROM MEMORY. NO CHEAT SHEETS WILL BE ALLOWED.