Watch the second section of Obama's speech, "A More Perfect Union" answering the questions as you view it on EdPuzzle. If you had trouble joining last time because you didn't know the code, it is ocnijov. You can also join by going to this link: https://edpuzzle.com/join/ocnijov. You will be able to access the video once you join or can link to it directly here: Video and Questions: "A More Perfect Union"Video and Questions: "A More Perfect Union," section 2. This assignment will take you about 45 -60 minutes. We will finish the speech together in class tomorrow. If you guys do a good job, I will give you a night off of homework for Halloween.
You can find a copy of the speech here: "A More Perfect Union"
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1.) Many of you still need to complete the analytical paragraph that was due today. I have included that assignment below. Please note that it is 5% off for each day that it is late. This is a writing grade, so you do not want a zero.
2.) Complete the assignment you started in class today, finding 2-3 passages that support one of the theories we developed that explains Zits' time travel and analyzing them. Or, if you chose to complete the graphic organizer, complete that. Please note that you read up to p. 97 by the end of class tomorrow. If you are caught up with your reading by then, you will not have any homework on Halloween.
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PARAGRAPH ASSIGNMENT
Intro: For the last three weeks, we’ve been discussing how and why people act morally or immorally in difficult situations. Is it because of a person’s disposition? Their situation? The system? This week, we’ve zoomed in on indirect characterization: the speech, thoughts, actions, effects on others, and appearance of characters in fictional works.
Task: Write an analytical paragraph or two that explores one of the points you brought up in discussion OR portrays a central character in the novel Flight. Make sure to consult the Samples of Leveled Analytical Paragraphs to make sure you are meeting the standards.
Tip!
Remember to make sure that you have a strong topic sentence before you start writing. Here are some examples of weak, medium, and strong topic sentences.
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Proficient
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Mastery...
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Starting to make an interpretation but simple or imprecise language...
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Makes a clear and valid, yet somewhat obvious interpretation...
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Makes a clear, valid, and more nuanced interpretation using college-level language (may use content area language).
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At first Lucifer is a good apple but then he is a bad apple.
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In the bible, Lucifer is portrayed as a power-hungry, yet sensitive character.
Throughout the opening chapters of the bible, Lucifer clearly has a negative effect on Ms. Candlin.
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Throughout the story, Lucifer justifies his evil by blaming others and de-individuating himself.
Although Lucifer is portrayed as undeniably evil, Milton also portrays him sympathetically in the scenes in which he is rejected by his father.
Milton implies that Lucifer is influenced by those who challenge his morals.
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Before you start writing....
- Spend some time looking for the best evidence. You can work with a partner if you would like to and should draw on materials from the week.
- Check for counterclaims: is there other evidence that challenges your interpretation? If so, modify and revise or acknowledge the counter-evidence by starting your topic sentence with “Although....____”
- Read over the checklist
- Review marker verbs on the chart
- Use the leveled paragraphs provided at the beginning of class to help yourself
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