MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. DO NOW: Receive a handout from Mrs. C. Anchor tab and paste the handout into your notebook. Follow the directions to complete the

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

DO NOW: Receive a handout from Mrs. C.

Anchor tab and paste the handout into your notebook. Follow the directions to complete the activity.

TODAY:• Compare and Contrast

Organization• Video

What you need:• Pen/pencil • Scissors/glue• Notebook• YOUR BRAIN!

REMINDERS:• Write the EQ in your

agenda!• Panther Prep every

Wednesday• Vocab Cumulative Test on

Thursday!

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Mon., Dec. 3, 2012

WRITING ABOUT COMPARISONS

EQ: How do I organize information in a compare-contrast essay?

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

TODAY’S “DO NOW”

Can you spot the difference?

Cross-check your list with the complete list of differences to the left.

Pay attention to how the list for Picture B is a specific description as to how it is different to the item of the same number from Picture A. You must be specific !

Example of being specific: “blue bowl on cabinet vs two toys on cabinet”Example of not being specific: “blue bowl on cabinet vs no blue bowl on cabinet”

Below are just five details that the two pictures share.

PICTURE A1. blue bowl on cabinet2. round cabinet pulls3. picture of mountains w/larger

left side4. clock says 2:305. grandmother has red pin in her

hair6. grandmother has an extra layer

under her collar7. two bananas on table8. a square cookie on baking

sheet9. one pink decoration on plant10. cat holding a spoon11. 6 ripples on 2nd layer icing12. kid barefoot13. kid licking lips14. two plain, white plates on

cabinet

PICTURE B1. two toys on cabinet2. heart-shaped cabinet pulls3. picture of mountains w/larger

right side4. clock says 2:455. grandmother wearing hair in a

plain bun6. grandmother has a single layer

under her collar7. three bananas on table8. a floppy disk on baking sheet

9. two pink decorations on plant10. cat holding a lollipop11. 5 ripples on 2nd layer icing12. kid wearing socks13. kid smiling14. two white plates on cabinet,

one with a smiley face

BOTH1. fork and spoon next to

cake2. cake has two layers3. pot on top of cabinet

Question:How could you organize information when comparing two or more things?

Answer:You could use a Venn Diagram….

1. blue bowl on cabinet

2. round cabinet pulls

3. picture of mountains w/larger left side

1. two toys on cabinet

2. heart-shaped cabinet pulls

3. picture of mountains w/larger right side

fork and spoon next to cake


ORGANIZING A COMPARE-CONTRAST

ESSAY

Organizing a Compare-Contrast

Essay

Copy and paste the handout into your notebook.

Copy the notes on the left into the appropriate spaces on your handout.

Organizing a C-C Essay:

I. Introductory Paragraph

II. Body ParagraphsA. Subject-by-subject comparison

1. write about the characteristics of the 1st subject in the first body paragraph

2. write about the characteristics of the 2nd subject in the second body paragraph

B. Point-by-point comparison1. write about one or more points

of similarities in the first body paragraph

2. write about one or more points of differences in the second body paragraph

III. Concluding Paragraph


CREATING A VENN DIAGRAM

FOR CHARACTERS FROM “I LOVE

LUCY”

I LOVE LUCY VENN DIAGRAMComparing Characters

from “I Love Lucy”

1. Draw a Venn Diagram onto the next notebook page.

2. Choose from the pairs of characters below to compare.

3. Label the left side of the Venn with the name of one character; label the right side of the Venn with the name of the second character. Label the center section as “Both”.

Characters Pairs to Compare:a. Lucy and Ethelb. Lucy and Rickyc. Ricky and Fred

As you watch the video, write down 4 similarities and differences between the two characters you have chosen. (That means that for each of the three sections, you will have 4 items.)

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4


Anchor tab and paste the handout titled “Consumer Reports: Apple iPhone 5 vs Android” into your notebook. Read the article and answer the questions that follow. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES IN YOUR RESPONSES FOR QUESTIONS 1-4.

TODAY:• Compare and Contrast

Organization• Video





Thursday!


Tues., Dec. 4, 2012

WRITING ABOUT COMPARISONS- part 2

EQ: How do I organize information in a compare-contrast essay?



“Consumer Reports: Apple iPhone 5 vs Android” responses

to questions:

1. Which sentence would best serve as the “thesis statement” for this article? “(The iPhone is) now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences.”2. How is this comparison article organized? This article is organized using a point-by-point comparison.3. What are the transition words (key words) used in this article? What purpose do they serve? The transition words used are “first”, “next up”, and “so”. These words help to move the reading along so that it is clear when another point of comparison is being made.4. How would you improve this article? I would improve this article by making sure to give specific details about each product in the points of comparison. Some of the comparisons either only give specifications for one product or they are very general.5. Draw a Venn Diagram on the back, and include two facts for each section. (on the next slide)

Consumer Reports: Apple iPhone 5 vs. AndroidMichael Finney

The new iPhone has already sold millions, but is it really worth the money? Consumer Reports has just finished testing the iPhone 5 with 4G. It's now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences. Here are the pros and cons of Apple versus Android. First was display. Everyone wants a big screen to watch movies, play games, and use apps. While the iPhone 5's four-inch screen is Apple's biggest yet, it can't compare with the screens on many Android phones. "Voice control is another area of competition. Here, Android capabilities are quite good, though they're no match for Siri who can understand and execute more complex commands," says Mike Gikas with Consumer Reports. Next up is navigation. "Android has more detailed maps, better traffic info, and more customization. Apple has a few glitches and until those are worked out, Android carries the day," Gikas says. With everyone using phones to take pictures, how do the cameras affect your Apple or Android choice? While both the iPhone and some Android phones have the ability to take panoramic stills, Consumer Reports finds that when it comes to photo and video quality, the iPhone 5 outperforms the Android competition. What if you want to talk on the phone and connect to the internet over the cellular network at the same time? All 4G phones can do that, but not the iPhone 5 on Verizon or Sprint. So while the iPhone 5 gets many things right, so do a lot of the top-rated Android phones, making them worth consideration. Due to significant improvements over the iPhone 4S, the new iPhone 5 is now among Consumer Reports' top-rated phones, up with the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Motorola Razr. Consumer Reports is published by Consumers Union. Both Consumer Reports and Consumers Union are not-for-profit organizations that accept no advertising. Neither has any commercial relationship with any advertiser or sponsor on this site.

After reading the passage, answer the following questions.1. Which sentence would best serve as the “thesis statement” for this article?2. How is this comparison article organized?3. What are the transition words (key words) used in this article? What purpose do they serve?4. How would you improve this article?5. Draw a Venn Diagram on the back, and include two facts for each section. .

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/bio?section=resources/inside_station/newsteam&id=5771733

1. 4” screens

2. navigation system has issues

3. individual voice and internet capabilities with some service carriers

1. larger than 4” screens

2. detailed and reliable navigation

3. simultaneous voice and internet

capabilities with all services

4. Both are advanced cellular device

platforms

5. Ability to take panoramic photos

6. Considered to be top-rated phones with

consumers

APPLE (iPhone 5) ANDROID

How would this information have been

input into a Venn Diagram?

1. Receive a handout Transferring Information from a Venn Diagram into an OutlineUsing the Article “Apple iPhone 5 vs Android”and anchor tab and paste it onto the next notebook page. Write the (date and) title for the next page as shown.

2. Copy the details from this Venn Diagram onto #1 of the handout.

3. Copy the information from the next two slides onto your handout for #’s 2 and 3.

Tues., Dec. 4, 2012

VENN DIAGRAM & OUTLINES FOR APPLE VS ANDROID

I. Introduction

II. Screen Size (topic #1)A. Apple has 4” screen (main point #1)B. Androids have larger than 4” screens (main point #2)

III. Navigation (topic #2)A. Apple has issues w/navigation (main point #1)B. Android’s navigation is detailed and reliable

(main point #2)

IV. Voice and Internet Capabilities (topic #3)A. Apple products perform functions separately on phones with some carriers (main point #1)B. Android has simultaneous voice and internet

capabilities (main point #2)

V. Conclusion

1. 4” screens






capabilities with all service


platforms



consumers


How do you put the info from the Venn Diagram

into a Point-by-Point Outline?

1. Identify what the TOPICS are to compare (each one gets its own paragraph!)

• Screen Size• Navigation• Voice and Internet

2. Identify the MAIN POINTS to compare for each TOPIC and put them underneath the respective TOPIC• Apple/Android

individual screen sizes• Apple/Android

individual navigation details

• Apple/Android V&I

1. 4” screens






capabilities with all service


platforms



consumers


How do you put the info from the Venn Diagram

into a Subject-by-Subject Outline?

1. Identify what the MAIN POINTS are for the TOPIC of the SIMILARITIES (this info is put into one paragraph!)

• Advanced platforms• Ability to capture

panoramic photos• Top-rated phones

2. Identify what the MAIN POINTS are for the TOPIC of the DIFFERENCES and include the SUPPORTING DETAILS for each main point (this info goes into a separate paragraph!)• Screen Size• Navigation• Voice and Internet

I. Introduction

II. Similarities (topic #2)A. Advanced platforms (main point #1)B. Ability to capture panoramic photos (main point #2)C. Top-rated phones (main point #3)

III. Differences (topic #2)A. Screen size (main point #1)

1. Apple has 4” (supporting detail #1)2. Android has larger than 4” (supporting detail #2)

B. Navigation (main point #2)1. Apple has issues (supporting detail #1)2. Android is reliable and detailed (supporting detail #2)

C. Voice and Internet (main point #3)1. Work separately for Apple products w/certain carriers

(supporting detail #1)2. Can be used simultaneously with all Android phones

(supporting detail #2)

IV. Conclusion

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

DO NOW: Receive a handout from Mrs. C.Paste the handout into your notebook. Then, underneath it, using the information from the outline , write a paragraph explaining one of the two main topics.

TODAY:• Writing comparison

paragraphs





Thursday!• Writing CBA on Wed., Dec.

12


Wed., Dec. 5, 2012


EQ: How do I organize my thoughts so that they make sense when comparing two things in an essay?

Do Now: Writing a Paragraph from an OutlineEssay on The Good and the Bad About the Two Best Holidays of

the YearI. Introduction II. Thanksgiving

A. Best things about Thanksgiving1. spending time with family2. eating turkey

B. Worst things about Thanksgiving1. weather still warm/hot in Humble2. eating too much turkey

III. ChristmasA. Best things about Christmas

1. spending time with family2. getting presents from others

B. Worst things about Christmas1. doesn’t snow in Humble2. not getting the present that you want

IV. Conclusion




Wed., Dec. 5, 2012


EQ: How do I organize my thoughts so that they make sense when comparing two things in an essay?

Do Now: Writing a Paragraph from an OutlineEssay on The Good and the Bad About the Two Best Holidays of the Year

I. Introduction II. Thanksgiving

A. Best things about Thanksgiving1. spending time with family2. eating turkey

B. Worst things about Thanksgiving1. weather still warm/hot in Humble2. eating too much turkey

III. ChristmasA. Best things about Christmas

1. spending time with family2. giving presents to others a. makes a person feel good to give b. reminds a person of the true spirit of the holiday

B. Worst things about Christmas1. no “White Christmas” in Humble a. doesn’t snow b. really hot temperatures sometimes2. receiving a present you don’t want

IV. Conclusion Although there are also some downsides to it, Christmas is the second best holiday of the year. One reason why it is a great holiday is because families get together to spend time with each other. A second reason why Christmas is great is because one can give presents to others. Giving presents makes a person feel good and reminds them of the true spirit of the holiday. On the other hand, there are negative aspects to celebrating Christmas. The first negative is that here in Humble, Texas, there is no such thing as a “White Christmas”. This city does not get snowy weather. In fact, sometimes during the winter, the temperatures can get really hot! In addition to the weather, another negative aspect about Christmas is not getting the present(s) that you want. Although the warm weather and not getting desired presents may happen, Christmas is still one of the best holidays to celebrate.

Writing a Comparison Paragraph

1. Listen to your peers share their paragraphs. Think about these questions to help you to provide feedback on their writing:• How well did they stick to the outline, and

how well was the information presented?• What transition words/phrases were

used, and how effective were they?• How did the writer make changes to their

paragraph that did not reflect the outline?• What improvements would you make to

the author’s paragraph?

2. Look at the sample paragraph that includes information from the outline.What do you notice about the way that the paragraph is written?


YESTERDAY’S VENN DIAGRAM

FOR “I LOVE LUCY”

Character #1 Character #2

“I Love Lucy” Character Comparison Venn digaram

• Look over your Venn Diagram from yesterday. Share your points with your partner.

• Make sure to have 2 solid points of distinct and clear comparisons between your two characters.

I Love Lucy Venn Diagram

“I Love Lucy” Character Comparison Venn digaram-

to-outline

• On the next notebook page for today, copy the title.

• Now that you have points of comparison on your Venn diagram, create a point-by-point outline and a subject-by-subject outline (like the ones on the sample page) using your information.

I LOVE LUCY CHARACTER COMPARISON OUTLINES

Point-by-Point Comparison Outline

I. Introduction

II. (topic #1)A.B.

III. (topic #2)A.B.

IV. (topic #3)A.B.

V. Conclusion

Subject-by-Subject Comparison Outline

I. Introduction

II. (topic #1: “Similarities” or “Character #1”)A.B.

III. (topic #2: “Differences” or “Character #2”)A.B.

IV. Conclusion

“I Love Lucy” Character Comparison Paragraphs

• After you have completed the outlines, turn to the next blank page in your notebook and title it.

• Choose one of the two organizational layouts (point-by-point or subject-by-subject) and write the body paragraphs (only) comparing your two characters.

Don’t forget to:• Indent each paragraph• Write a topic and concluding

sentence• Follow your outline• Use complete sentences that give

clear and concise information

“I LOVE LUCY” CHARACTER COMPARISON PARAGRAPHS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29


Cut out the sentence strips on the handout and rearrange them into a logical and coherent paragraph.

TODAY:• Main Idea and Supporting

Detail Review• Paragraph Writing




Wednesday• Vocab Quiz #10 on

Thursday !


Tues., Dec. 4, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?”

Paragraph Organization Part 2

DO NOW: Organizing a Paragraph

Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic Organizer

Using the paragraph on bullying, complete this g.o. by filling in the boxes with the appropriate information. Paste it into your notebook when you are finished.

Main Idea Box: Write what the main idea of the paragraph is (in your own words).Reason & Supporting Details Boxes: Write one reason and the explanations/support given for that reason in each box (in your own words). Also, write down any key words that clued the reader as to how the piece was organized.

Main Idea:

Reason #1 & Supporting

Details:


Details:


Details:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:


DO NOW: The paragraph below is missing a topic sentence. Read the paragraph and develop a topic sentence for it. The most important factor is a student's past experience of study. If a student has already developed good study habits, study at university should not be difficult. Good study habits need to be complemented by interest and motivation, factors which are important when competition gets tough. We should however not underestimate the distracting effects of financial and personal difficulties. All students have to grapple with these at some stage of their university life. Beyond the personal factors it has to be said that there is also a certain element of luck involved in success: this includes finding excellent teachers and the subject matter that inspires one to give one's best.







Thursday !


Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?”


DO NOW: Writing a Topic Sentence


NOTES ON WRITING A PARAGRAPH WITH A MAIN

IDEA & SUPPORTING

DETAIL

Set up your notebook for the following set of notes.







Thursday !


Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?”


DO NOW: Writing a Topic Sentence

Notes on Paragraph Writing w/Main Idea & Supporting Details

http://prezi.com/6zuu4qtz0eez/writing-a-paragaph/?auth_key=2489e67e006ab01a4329dcbc88e92274a025a053&kw=view-6zuu4qtz0eez&rc=ref-274981

Click on this link to open up a Prezi presentation for the notes.

(Take only the notes in blue, beginning with “Topic Sentence”)





COMPLETING OUR PREVIOUS

PRACTICES WITH PARAGRAPH

ORGANIZATION


Using the paragraph on bullying, complete this g.o. by filling in the boxes with the appropriate information. Paste it into your notebook when you are finished.

Main Idea Box: Write what the main idea of the paragraph is (in your own words).Reason & Supporting Details Boxes: Write one reason and the explanations/support given for that reason in each box (in your own words). Also, write down any key words that clued the reader as to how the piece was organized.

Main Idea:


Details:


Details:


Details:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:


www.paragraphpunch.comOnce you have completed your graphic organizer, request an iPad, revisit the site listed above, and do the following:1. Revise/complete your practice

paragraph on your trip to Hawaii2. Complete the Reading Skill

Builders for Main Idea and Textual Evidence

http://www.paragraphpunch.com/

Review for your vocabulary quiz.

TODAY:• Vocab Quiz #10• Vocab Cumulative Review

What you need:• Pen/pencil • YOUR BRAIN!




Thursday Today!• Library on Friday

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

1. Get out a sheet of paper and a blue or black pen.2. Turn on the iPad on your desk.3. Find the Brain Pop application and open it.4. Do not do anything else on the iPad.5. Wait for further instructions.


Detail Wrap-up• Library Visit (4th & 7th)• Project Introduction

What you need:• Pen/pencil • Notebook• YOUR BRAIN!



Wednesday• HOMEWORK: Write final

draft of expository essay• Cumulative Vocab Test on

Thursday !

1. Watch the Brain Pop video over Main Idea.2. After the video, select the option to “Take the Quiz”3. As you read and answer each question on the iPad,

write down your response on your paper BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO THE NEXT QUESTION.

4. Take your time to think about your response as you will not be able to rewrite your answer once it is recorded on your paper.

5. After you submit your answer, if it is incorrect, circle the number of the question (you can do this in the same ink that you are writing in). If it is correct, leave the question unmarked.

6. Once you have completed the quiz and it has been graded, raise your hand to show me your grade.

7. DO NOT CLOSE THE APPLICATION UNTIL I HAVE SEEN YOUR QUIZ GRADE!!!

8. You may close the program and turn the iPad off after I have recorded your grade.

9. Read your novel until everyone has completed the quiz.

Main Idea POP QUIZ!

1. Review the notes that I wrote to you about your rough draft.

2. Review the notes that you have taken and recall the practice that you have done on organizing introductory and body paragraphs.

3. Use what you have learned/reviewed to revise, edit, and write the final draft of your expository essay on the lined paper that I will provide.

4. Your final draft will be due on Monday.

EXPOSITORY ESSAY FINAL DRAFT

What’s Your “Hamburger”? Think about the analogy of the organization of an expository paragraph being just like a hamburger. (The topic and concluding sentences are the top and bottom buns, respectively, etc.) Based on what we have discussed and practiced in class, use the elements that make up a good essay to create/construct a model or representation of how an essay is organized. You may use any materials, tools, or objects that you can think of. Think outside of the burger box! The model that you create/construct should represent the following elements: Introductory paragraph Thesis statement Body Paragraph:

Topic Sentence Main Point Supporting Detail Concluding Sentence

Concluding Paragraph In addition to your model, you will be required to:Write a paragraph explaining how your model relates to the organization of an essay. (And yes, you should organize your paragraph appropriately!) This project will be a summative assessment, and you will be asked to share your model with the class.

NINE WEEKS PROJECT

Documents

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. DO NOW: Receive a handout from Mrs. C. Anchor tab and paste the handout into your notebook. Follow the directions to complete the