Happy 2nd Semester, almost sophomores!

On your bell work sheet, take your best guess at each word then tell why you came to that conclusion.

1) Amoral

2) Biennial

3) Circumvent

Happy 2nd Semester, almost sophomores!

On your bell work sheet, take your best guess at each word then tell why you came to that conclusion.

1) Amoral: without moral feelings

2) Biennial: occurring every two years

3) Circumvent: to surround; to encompass

30-15-10 List

Meaning:

Examples: absent abstinence

Class Examples:

Sentence:

Prefix: a,ab,abs

Visual/Memory Clue

Explanation

30-15-10 List

Meaning:

Examples: adhere annex adapt

Class Examples:

Sentence:

Prefix: ad, a, ac, af, ag, an, ar, at, as

Visual/Memory Clue

Explanation

30-15-10 List

Meaning:

Examples: bicycle bisect

Class Examples:

Sentence:

Prefix: bi, bis

Visual/Memory Clue

Explanation

30-15-10 List

Meaning:

Examples: circumference

Class Examples:

Sentence:

Prefix: circum

Visual/Memory Clue

Explanation

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Meaning:

Examples: connect combination

Class Examples:

Sentence:

Prefix: com, con

Visual/Memory Clue

Explanation

BRAVE, BRAWN & BRAINS

A Hero is a person:• of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities;

• with super-human powers;

• who is admired and trusted by those he or she leads

• who rescues his or her people;

• who possesses an unusual talent that helps people;

• who perseveres in the face of great trials or seemingly impossible obstacles

• who places the welfare of others above his or her own.

Hero SEE ChartSay it Explain it Give Examples or Evidence

A fireman is a hero. Firemen are heroes because they rush into burning buildings, risking their lives, without knowing what to expect

On 9/11 many NYC firemen lost their lives trying to save the lives of others.

A fireman must be brave.

A fireman must have brawn.

A fireman must possess intelligence.

Kaleb Eulls’ SEE ChartSay it Explain it Give Examples or Evidence

Kaleb Eulls is a hero.

Kaleb Eulls is brave.

Kaleb Eulls has brawn.

Kaleb Eulls has brains.

Kaleb Eulls’ Hero essayI. Introduction A. Hook (define hero, hero quote, describe hero…) B. Bridge (tell what Kaleb Eulls did that was special) C. Thesis StatementII. Body paragraph = Brave A. Definition of bravery B. Example of bravery C. Example of bravery & transitionIII. Body paragraph = Brawn A. Definition of brawn B. Example of brawn C. Example of brawn & transitionIV. Body paragraph = Brains A. Definition of brains B. Example of brains C. Example of brainsV. Conclusion A. Restate thesis statement B. Final thought

Happy Tuesday! Please do the following:

On your bell work sheet, label the parts of the introductory paragraph for a POSITION PAPER.

THEN

State how you would write the intro paragraph to this prompt.

HINT: R.A.P.

ACT Writing Prompt

Imagine that Montresor’s plan for revenge against Fortunado went wrong; instead of punishing with impunity, he got caught! Some people believe that Montresor should not be punished because Fortunado insulted him. Others believe that since Fortunado did no physical harm to Montresor and Montresor left Fortunado to die, that Montresor deserves a harsh punishment. In your opinion, should Montresor be punished for what he did to Fortunado?

In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

1) What is the prompt asking us to do? Highlight this!2) What are the “opposing views”? Label these as Arg 1 and

Arg 23) Decide what side you want to take.

ACT Writing Prompt

Imagine that Montresor’s plan for revenge against Fortunado went wrong; instead of punishing with impunity, he got caught! Some people believe that Montresor should not be punished because Fortunado insulted him. Others believe that since Fortunado did no physical harm to Montresor and Montresor left Fortunado to die, that Montresor deserves a harsh punishment. In your opinion, should Montresor be punished for what he did to Fortunado?

In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Restate the Prompt

Address Both Sides

Put your Position Statement

Position Paper Puzzle

1) Review outline of a position paper

2) Look over the “jumbled” position paper

3) Identify the parts

4) Cut & paste it back together in the correct order

Paragraph 1: (introduction) A. Restate the prompt B. Acknowledge both sides C. Position statement

Paragraph 2: A. Counterargument w/reasons to support your #1 B. Secondary support for #1 (x2)

Paragraph 3: A. Primary support for #2 B. Secondary support for #2 (x2)

Paragraph 4: A. Primary support for #3 B. Secondary support for #3 (x2)

Paragraph 5: (conclusion) A. Restate your position statement B. Quote/Call to action/broad statement/theme…

Odysseus’ SEE ChartSay it Explain it Give Examples & Evidence

Odysseus is a hero. 1)

2)

Odysseus is brave. 1)

2)

Odysseus has brawn. 1)

2)

Odysseus has brains. 1)

2)

Odysseus is NOT a hero 1)

2)

Odysseus’ Position Paper

Odysseus is a Greek figure who helped win the Trojan War and then fought his way back to his hometown of Ithaca. Some people believe that Odysseus is a hero. Others believe that Odysseus’ character has too many flaws to be considered heroic. In your opinion, is Odysseus a hero? In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Odysseus’ Position PaperIntroduction A. Restate Prompt B. Acknowledge both sides C. Position statement (3rd person, please!)Counter Argument Body paragraph + Brave A. State why Odysseus is NOT a hero; prove wrong B. Definition of Bravery C. Example of bravery (story summary AND direct citation from text) D. Same as “C” + transition to brawnIII. Body paragraph = Brawn A. Definition of brawn B. Example of brawn (story summary AND direct citation from text) C. Same as “B” + transition to brainsBody paragraph = Brains A. Definition of brains B. Example of brains (story summary AND direct citation from text) C. Same as “B” + transition to endConclusion A. Restate position statement B. Final thought (come full circle, broad statement…)

Exit!

Using one or two of the prefixes for the week, describe how Odysseus is a hero or is not a hero.

Ex: Odysseus is not a hero because he is amoral.

MAP Language Test

Happy Thursday! Please do the following:

Choose ONE of the cited lines from The Odyssey below and craft a sentence using it as proof that Odysseus is a

hero.

Cited Lines:1) “Without a word, I drew my sharpened sword…”(920, 52)

2) “I tied them silently together…”(908, 338)

3)”rammed it deep into his crater eye…”(906, 292)

The Odyssey Stations

1)Lance Armstrong Article

2)Trojan Tweet

3)Pod Cast Transcript

4)Scholarly Article/Research

1) Assigned groups

2) 10-12 minutes per station

3) Everyone works together, but does own work, too

4) Staple, turn in

Happy Friday!

1) Take test; flip over when done

2) Finish Hero Position paper

3) Work on IR projects

Use the next 3 minutes to review your Prefix sheet!