Context Clues

December 2, 2019

Standards

L.9-10.4 Determine and/or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies: context clues, word parts, word relationships, and reference materials.

Obj: I can determine the meaning of words using context clues. 

Starter

Read the poem below and determine what Jabberwocky means.

Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll

’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves

      Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:

All mimsy were the borogoves,

      And the mome raths outgrabe.

“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!

      The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun

      The frumious Bandersnatch!”

He took his vorpal sword in hand;

      Long time the manxome foe he sought—

So rested he by the Tumtum tree

      And stood awhile in thought.

And, as in uffish thought he stood,

      The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,

Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,

      And burbled as it came!

One, two! One, two! And through and through

      The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!

He left it dead, and with its head

      He went galumphing back.

“And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?

      Come to my arms, my beamish boy!

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!”

      He chortled in his joy.

’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves

      Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:

All mimsy were the borogoves,

      And the mome raths outgrabe.

Vocabulary 

Word; Context Clues

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: clues an author gives you to determine meaning of unknown words

Your Definition: 

Activity: How confident do you feel using context clues?

Activity: 

1.  Sophia Notes

Take notes on the slide show linked above.

Then, complete the activities that are included for practice. 

2.  The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe 

Read the poem and complete a TPCASTT analysis.

Additionally, determine the meaning of the following words: 

Lore

Surcease

Countenance

Ominous

Nepenthe 

Closure

What was the theme of the poem?

Remediation

November 26, 2019

Standards

RL 9-10.6-.17

RI 9-10.3, .6

W9-10.1

Starter

Free Write Tuesday

1.  Benchmark Remediation 

As a class we will review the three most commonly missed questions from the benchmark.

Then, you will have time to work on the suggested practice questions.

Remember, you must complete both sets to earn credit towards the remediation.

The suggested practice is due Tuesday, December 3. 

If you finish early you may work on anything you would like to revise.

Closure 

How confident do you feel identifying rhetoric using the self- evaluation rubric?

Benchmark 11/25

November 25, 2019

Standards

RL 9-10.6-.17

RI 9-10.3, .6

W9-10.1

Starter

“Cute” pictures of baby animals, including puppies and kittens, can have powerful effects on attention and concentration, psychological scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan have found (psychologicalscience.org).

Find a cute picture to help improve focus for your benchmark. 

Activity: 

1.  Presentations

We will watch the three speeches we did not see on Friday.

2.  Benchmark 11/25

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

If you need help with your username and password please let me know.

You will then see the assignment labeled benchmark 11/25.

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this score, you will be required to complete remediation.

Remediation will be assigned after the free response is graded and will be posted tomorrow. 

You have the entire class period to take the benchmark.

If you finish early, remain silent and work on something else. 

Closure: 

How confident do you feel identifying rhetoric at the end of this unit?

Speech Presentations

November 22, 2019

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary

Word: Presentation

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a speech or talk in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained to an audience.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What are you most proud of for your presentation?

Activity

1.  Speech Presentations

Please make sure to share all parts of the project with me.

This includes: 

Analysis

Context Research

Rhetoric Chart

Speech Script with Rhetoric Identified

Video Shared in FlipGrid

For your presentation share why you picked the speech and the topic.

During the presentations make sure to pay attention.

Write down a plus and delta for at least five people.

Closure

Rhetoric Project Reflection

Select one question from each section to answer based on your speech. 

Filming

November 21, 2019

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

Go to your speech.

In the text, identify a quote that connects to ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Kairos 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: opportune moment. An argument at the wrong time or to the wrong audience will be wasted; to be effective, you must also consider when you are speaking and to whom.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Why is kairos important?

Activity

1.  Speech Project 

You will work with a partner to create a speech based off one of your choice.

Follow instructions in the doc.

These are due Friday, November 22. 

AmericanRhetoric

Use the link above to find a speech as a model for your own.  

Timeline

14: View and Analyze

15: Research

18: Prepare 

19 and 20: Create

21: Film

22: Due and Present 

2.  Filming

https://flipgrid.com/af10165a

Use the link above as the class code to film and upload your speech.
You will need to download the app in order to record and upload.

You have a max of five minutes.

Closure

What are you most proud of so far?

What do you need to continue to work on? 

Speech; Create Day Two

November 20, 2019

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern (DWC).

I will give you feedback on this area as a meet with each of you individually.  

Vocabulary: 

Word: Kairos 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: opportune moment. An argument at the wrong time or to the wrong audience will be wasted; to be effective, you must also consider when you are speaking and to whom.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Why is kairos important?

Activity

1.  Speech Project 

You will work with a partner to create a speech based off one of your choice.

Follow instructions in the doc.

These are due Friday, November 22. 

AmericanRhetoric

Use the link above to find a speech as a model for your own.  

Timeline

14: View and Analyze

15: Research

18: Prepare 

19 and 20: Create

21: Film

22: Due and Present 

Closure

What are you most proud of so far?

What do you need to continue to work on? 

Speech: Create

November 19, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Zero to Hero

How is rhetoric used in this song?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Kairos 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: opportune moment. An argument at the wrong time or to the wrong audience will be wasted; to be effective, you must also consider when you are speaking and to whom.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Why is kairos important?

Activity

1.  Speech Project 

You will work with a partner to create a speech based off one of your choice.

Follow instructions in the doc.

These are due Friday, November 22. 

AmericanRhetoric

Use the link above to find a speech as a model for your own.  

Timeline

14: View and Analyze

15: Research

18: Prepare 

19 and 20: Create

21: Film

22: Due and Present 

Closure

What are you most proud of so far?

What do you need to continue to work on? 

Speech: Prepare

November 18, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

To Be Free- Aladdin 

How is rhetoric used in this speech?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Kairos 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: opportune moment. An argument at the wrong time or to the wrong audience will be wasted; to be effective, you must also consider when you are speaking and to whom.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Why is kairos important?

Activity

1.  Speech Project 

You will work with a partner to create a speech based off one of your choice.

Follow instructions in the doc.

These are due Friday, November 22. 

AmericanRhetoric

Use the link above to find a speech as a model for your own.  

Timeline

14: View and Analyze

15: Research

18: Prepare 

19 and 20: Create

21: Film

22: Due and Present 

Closure

Which appeal is used the most in the speech?  Why do you think that is?

Rhetoric Project: Research

November 15, 2019 

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Speech

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience

Your Definition: 

Activity: How confident do you feel giving speeches?  Why?

Activity

1.  Speech Project 

You will work with a partner to create a speech based off one of your choice.

Follow instructions in the doc.

These are due Friday, November 22. 

AmericanRhetoric

Use the link above to find a speech as a model for your own.  

Timeline

14: View and Analyze

15: Research

18: Prepare 

19 and 20: Create

21: Film

22: Due and Present 

Closure

What was thing you learned about the context of your speech?