Sunday, January 7, 2018
Speech - Analyzing the Power of Words
Speech Presentation should include
Choose a Speech for your Final Project
DIRECTIONS Sample Speech research Project - Part I
Research about the Speaker and Context - What was happening during that time period?
save your url's you grab sources from
Subject
Occasion / Context
Purpose
Tone (overall & underlying)
Tone word list with definitions
Advanced tone list
Ethos, Pathos, Logos (how to recognize & talk about it) / Rhetorical Devices & their effect
Thursday's Assignment 1 / 11
Looking at delivery and techniques
Malcolm X the Ballot or the Bullet
Malcolm X assignment
Historical Footage of Malcolm X Malcolm X's life Malcolm X's assassin freed on parole
Quoting Malcolm X Stephen A Smith says Knicks fans have been 'hoodwinked, bamboozled...' with the drafting of see story here
Choose one of the following speeches to read & watch. Complete and share by Wednesday - Jan 10th
Ashton Kutcher Speech - Teen Choice Awards
Kutcher Questions & Transcript of Speech
OR
Story of Malala ABC NEWS story
Malala - Excerpt from her book and Questions
Resources to answer questions:
Tone word list with definitions
Advanced tone list
Monday's Assignment 1/ 8
Speech Terms 1. Take notes on the Speech terms you are not familiar with.
Figurative language definitions & examples
Refer to the following document if you need more examples.
Test your knowledge of the Terms on Kahoot - Play alone or with a partner
and Test yourself with some of these terms on Quizziz - play alone or with a partner
Choose a Speech for your Final Project
DIRECTIONS Sample Speech research Project - Part I
Research about the Speaker and Context - What was happening during that time period?
save your url's you grab sources from
Subject
Occasion / Context
Purpose
Tone (overall & underlying)
Tone word list with definitions
Advanced tone list
Ethos, Pathos, Logos (how to recognize & talk about it) / Rhetorical Devices & their effect
Thursday's Assignment 1 / 11
Looking at delivery and techniques
Malcolm X the Ballot or the Bullet
Malcolm X assignment
Historical Footage of Malcolm X Malcolm X's life Malcolm X's assassin freed on parole
Quoting Malcolm X Stephen A Smith says Knicks fans have been 'hoodwinked, bamboozled...' with the drafting of see story here
New York Knicks fans were quite unhappy the team drafted Kristaps Porzingis No. 4 overall on Thursday evening. Now, we can add ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to that list.
On Friday, the host told SportsCenter he believes the Latvian 19-year-old is skilled, but that the Knicks’ real crime was leaving other more NBA-ready players (like Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein and Duke’s Justise Winslow) on the board.
Tuesday's Assignment 1 / 9 Choose one of the following speeches to read & watch. Complete and share by Wednesday - Jan 10th
Ashton Kutcher Speech - Teen Choice Awards
Kutcher Questions & Transcript of Speech
OR
Story of Malala ABC NEWS story
Malala - Excerpt from her book and Questions
Resources to answer questions:
Tone word list with definitions
Advanced tone list
Monday's Assignment 1/ 8
Speech Terms 1. Take notes on the Speech terms you are not familiar with.
Figurative language definitions & examples
Refer to the following document if you need more examples.
Test your knowledge of the Terms on Kahoot - Play alone or with a partner
and Test yourself with some of these terms on Quizziz - play alone or with a partner
GAME CODE
878278
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Happy 2018! Check out these new laws!
I hope you had a satisfying and restful break. We have 2 1/2 weeks before the end of the semester.
1. Time to check grades on powerschool
If the assignment is blank or has a 0 - please turn it in so you can get credit for it ASAP!
If you need to retake a quiz, please come after school or during advisory.
If you have questions, find solutions by coming and talking to me.
2. It's time to see how the the world is starting to change in 2018. Let's start with the state of California.
1. grab a group of 3 - 4 and start researching new laws for 2018
List 5 - 7 new laws (try to find ones that might be unique or surprising.
Paraphrase each Law
1. Time to check grades on powerschool
If the assignment is blank or has a 0 - please turn it in so you can get credit for it ASAP!
If you need to retake a quiz, please come after school or during advisory.
If you have questions, find solutions by coming and talking to me.
2. It's time to see how the the world is starting to change in 2018. Let's start with the state of California.
1. grab a group of 3 - 4 and start researching new laws for 2018
List 5 - 7 new laws (try to find ones that might be unique or surprising.
Some resources you might use:
KPBS news (California laws)
CBS News (California laws)
Fox News (includes info on other states)
Fox40 (mentions laws by subject / category)
Cnn New Laws 2018
Double check your sources about laws to see if they are real or fake
Don't eat Fried chicken with a fork
Strange Laws
The Pickle Law
Cnn New Laws 2018
Double check your sources about laws to see if they are real or fake
Don't eat Fried chicken with a fork
Strange Laws
The Pickle Law
Paraphrase each Law
AB 1127: Diaper changing stations will be made available to state, gov. and buildings that hold more than 60 people. (Example)
Passed in 2017. Introduced by Asm. Ian Calderon (D-Whittier). Read bill text
Requires that at least one restroom diaper changing station be accessible to both women and men in newly-constructed or renovated state and local government buildings, large retail and entertainment venues, and restaurants that hold at least 60 people.
2. Categorize this Law (Most surprising, Costs Most $, Best Idea, Worst Idea)
2. Categorize this Law (Most surprising, Costs Most $, Best Idea, Worst Idea)
3. List who this affects? Which group?
Parents? 21 and older? Californians?
4. Reactions / Questions
Discuss possible implications (conclusions), benefits, consequences (level of controversy, difficulty of enforcement, amount of money, does the law equally affect everyone?, does the law help to punish or improve our society? is the law helpful / necessary or unnecessary and complex? Does the law raise more questions?
Parents? 21 and older? Californians?
4. Reactions / Questions
Discuss possible implications (conclusions), benefits, consequences (level of controversy, difficulty of enforcement, amount of money, does the law equally affect everyone?, does the law help to punish or improve our society? is the law helpful / necessary or unnecessary and complex? Does the law raise more questions?
Will these be included in gender neutral restrooms as well? Does this include schools? (Example Question)
If you are going outside California, please note where the law is taking effect.
5. Which one is most concerning, interesting or exciting and why? (HW)
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Justice & The Justice System
Quiz
12 Angry Men play by Reginald Rose (1954)
Jury Notes chart due Friday Morning 12 / 15 with quotes from Juror #3, 5, 8, & 10.
Questions on 12 Angry Men due Friday Morning 12 / 15 for people who have not participated in reading. For those who did participate, review your questions and make sure you can answer them.
Conformity project should be completed and shared with me at jmurphy@sandi.net
Monday's assignment: The Justice System survey & vocabulary
1. Take the following survey about the Justice system
2. Complete the justice system following vocabulary - Due Tuesday, 12 / 4 (on paper or google docs)
- definitions 80% credit
- with sentences of your own or examples - 100% credit
b. What is the difference between civil and criminal cases?
c. What is Precedent in law? Why does it matter? Write down 3 famous cases that have set precedents or influenced America
How have court cases changed America?
OR
video: court cases that have set precedents.
Laws:
Websites that charged different people different prices.
12 Angry Men play by Reginald Rose (1954)
Jury Notes chart due Friday Morning 12 / 15 with quotes from Juror #3, 5, 8, & 10.
Questions on 12 Angry Men due Friday Morning 12 / 15 for people who have not participated in reading. For those who did participate, review your questions and make sure you can answer them.
Conformity project should be completed and shared with me at jmurphy@sandi.net
Monday's assignment: The Justice System survey & vocabulary
1. Take the following survey about the Justice system
2. Complete the justice system following vocabulary - Due Tuesday, 12 / 4 (on paper or google docs)
- definitions 80% credit
- with sentences of your own or examples - 100% credit
NOTES ON TRIAL PROCESS - Homework due Friday
3. a. Pre - Trial & Trial Procedure Notes - What events take place before a trial? What happens during a trial?b. What is the difference between civil and criminal cases?
c. What is Precedent in law? Why does it matter? Write down 3 famous cases that have set precedents or influenced America
How have court cases changed America?
OR
video: court cases that have set precedents.
Laws:
Websites that charged different people different prices.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Conformity
Conformity Prompt for Essay / Project
sample works cited
In your final project
Organizing your project
MLA FORMAT
Thesis statements
EXAMPLE: The Beverly Hill’s Diet
2. Ask a question (make sure it’s not obvious!) about your focused topic
EXAMPLE: Is the Beverly Hill’s Diet advisable for the typical college student?
3. Revise the question into a declarative statement
EXAMPLE: The Beverly Hills Diet is inadvisable for the typical college student.
4. Add a group of words summarizing your key ideas
EXAMPLE: Because it is inconvenient, unhealthy, and provide only temporary weight loss.
5. Recognize the opposition
EXAMPLE: Although it does provide quick weight loss.
6. Call upon editing to put it all together
EXAMPLE: Although it does provide quick weight loss, the Beverly Hills Diet is inadvisable for the typical college student because it is inconvenient, unhealthy, and provides only temporary weight loss.
Courtesy the Odegaard Writing & Research Center http://www.depts.washington.edu/owrc Adapted from www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/develop.shtml
1. After looking at the posters (a snapshot of people's views of conformity and non-conformity) - take this survey
What issues are you concerned about? (survey in class)
2. Sample Essay Question on Conformity
Please take Notes on each sources A - G (in class)
Notes:
1. What is the difference between conformity, compliance, and obedience? (In class)
2. What are values? Why are they important? What are different types of values? (In class)
3. Take the personal values assessment. Record / summarize your results (Extra Credit!!!!)
Tuesday's assignment: Paragraph Prompt on benefits of conformity & non - conformity - due Thursday 11 / 9
Today, you will be note taking with a partner. Each person will take notes on all the questions, but you might split up the
Title: Conformity - Effects of Conformity Notes due 11 / 8
1. What is the Bystander Effect? Why is it complicated?
2. Who is Kitty Genovese and why is the name famous? What facts in the case have been reconsidered?
3. When are people most likely to help? Statistics?
4. Explain the Palo Alto Suicides and why they happened ?
5. What are the Pros and Cons of Conformity?
Article / Video Resources
The Bystander Effect Definition
https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/bystander-effect
sample works cited
In your final project
- Unbiased Question
To what extent should public officials censor their public comments?
- Highlight your Thesis
Ex: Public statements from leading officials, such as The president, congress, and the judiciary branch need to amend their opinions and comments to be culturally sensitive and inclusive of all groups.
- Highlight your claims (at least 2)
Political officials should limit their public comments to language that is inclusive to all groups regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, speech.
- Highlight your counterclaims (at least 2)
While it is true that some groups may pose threats to other individuals or groups in their words or actions, public officials should focus on the act rather than attacking the individual or group responsible.
- Include a works cited list
Organizing your project
MLA FORMAT
Thesis statements
THE SIX-STEP THESIS FORMATION METHOD
1. Name your focus topicEXAMPLE: The Beverly Hill’s Diet
2. Ask a question (make sure it’s not obvious!) about your focused topic
EXAMPLE: Is the Beverly Hill’s Diet advisable for the typical college student?
3. Revise the question into a declarative statement
EXAMPLE: The Beverly Hills Diet is inadvisable for the typical college student.
4. Add a group of words summarizing your key ideas
EXAMPLE: Because it is inconvenient, unhealthy, and provide only temporary weight loss.
5. Recognize the opposition
EXAMPLE: Although it does provide quick weight loss.
6. Call upon editing to put it all together
EXAMPLE: Although it does provide quick weight loss, the Beverly Hills Diet is inadvisable for the typical college student because it is inconvenient, unhealthy, and provides only temporary weight loss.
Courtesy the Odegaard Writing & Research Center http://www.depts.washington.edu/owrc Adapted from www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/develop.shtml
1. After looking at the posters (a snapshot of people's views of conformity and non-conformity) - take this survey
What issues are you concerned about? (survey in class)
2. Sample Essay Question on Conformity
Please take Notes on each sources A - G (in class)
- what is the claim - what is the author suggesting / arguing
- and counterclaim - what might someone say against this argument
- is the source pro - conformity? pro - individuality? or neutral
3. Responses Sample Essay Responses on Conformity
Notes:
1. What is the difference between conformity, compliance, and obedience? (In class)
2. What are values? Why are they important? What are different types of values? (In class)
3. Take the personal values assessment. Record / summarize your results (Extra Credit!!!!)
- Go back to your posters label each example with a category. Education, Fashion, Politics, Social Behavior.
2 Write your claim - what do you believe: Dying your hair is an acceptable form of non-conformity.
Giving to goodwill / Salvation army is an acceptable form of compliance because it is the minimal form of charity.
Do your examples require conformity, compliance, and obedience. Write one of these labels next to each one.
3. What values are important for you to protect or increase in your example (ex: control, freedom of speech, privacy, respect, generosity)
Example: Legal - Obeying Traffic laws - compliance - value: safety - 8 necessary
Example: Fashion - dressing in the latest fashion trend - conformity - value: popularity
Find 2 examples on different posters. Do you agree with where the writers scaled this example? Why or why not?
Write your response on a sticky note and sign your name.
Sample Responses:
I agree with your position that ____________ because _______. I also find _______ important.
I agree with your position about complying with traffic laws. I also find safety important, but I don't think we need as many traffic laws as we have since it encourages people to break the laws. I value simplicity.
I disagree with your position that ___________ is __________ because _________. In my opinion, I view it as ___________________.
I disagree that following the same trend is acceptable because it doesn't encourage people to think for themselves. I value originality.
Tuesday's assignment: Paragraph Prompt on benefits of conformity & non - conformity - due Thursday 11 / 9
Today, you will be note taking with a partner. Each person will take notes on all the questions, but you might split up the
Title: Conformity - Effects of Conformity Notes due 11 / 8
1. What is the Bystander Effect? Why is it complicated?
2. Who is Kitty Genovese and why is the name famous? What facts in the case have been reconsidered?
3. When are people most likely to help? Statistics?
4. Explain the Palo Alto Suicides and why they happened ?
5. What are the Pros and Cons of Conformity?
Article / Video Resources
The Bystander Effect Definition
https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/bystander-effect
The Bystander Effect (video scenario) (3.00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nAclAK3tR0&t=23s
The Burger King social experiment on bullying (funny & scary)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnKPEsbTo9s
The Burger King social experiment on bullying (funny & scary)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnKPEsbTo9s
The Bystander Effect is complicated (Ted Talk 16.00) this one has statistics about 3 minutes in
Good samaritan social experiment video (social experiment)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPehw67L91w
Kitty Genovese Murder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdpdUbW8vbw
Kitty Genovese Murder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdpdUbW8vbw
Witness to Kitty Genovese murder
Kitty Genovese murder retold (some graphic content)
Bystander Effect in 5 year olds
The Palo Alto Suicides - The Pressure of Societal Expectations to conform
https://docs.google.com/a/sandi.net/document/d/1RyCEF6C9MPr5ucS2VAcblB2o-wufLCmVPh1iylfLhTU/edit?usp=sharing
Monday, October 30, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Interested in advanced or AP classes?
Or not.... please take this survey to express what you do know and don't know yet about options on taking advanced placement classes, classes designed to prepare your for college and are at college level.
The link to the survey is below.
San Diego USD student survey link: https://eos.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JJMCyRnEDYQz5j
Students log in using student ID.
If this doesn't work in firefox, use internet explorer or chrome browser.
Next, please take the reading inventory
Afterwards, check your grade and make sure everything is shared. If you are interested in retaking the literary terms test you can.
Request a regrade link is now up in the right hand corner under important links / resources
If this doesn't work in firefox, use internet explorer or chrome browser.
Next, please take the reading inventory
Afterwards, check your grade and make sure everything is shared. If you are interested in retaking the literary terms test you can.
Request a regrade link is now up in the right hand corner under important links / resources
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Conformity vs. Non-Conformity
Conformity vs. Nonconformity Group Research Project (make a copy of this)
Take Notes on the What is Conformity article (due Thursday)
1. Prepare a brief presentation of your group project
What types of conformity do your examples show?
Take Notes on the What is Conformity article (due Thursday)
1. Prepare a brief presentation of your group project
What types of conformity do your examples show?
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Narrative Unit Test
Writing prompt, due by the end of class Thursday
How to correctly punctuate quotes
Bring your books Friday!!!
Narrative Unit Test
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Assignment review for the 6 weeks
Literary Terms Review Create a game with your group to help review the literary terms. You may take something already made and adapt it to our 34 terms.
Jeopardy game
Bingo Game
Create a quiz on Quizziz.com or Kahoot or Google forms
Story Review Chart (complete with 2-3 people) - chart should be complete and turned in by Friday 10 / 13
"The Sniper" By Liam Flaherty (1897 - 1984)
short story that uses irony to make social commentary about war
setting: 1923 Irish Civil War Ireland
Assignment: Turn in annotated sniper story with comments, summaries & 5-6 lit terms identified
Assignment: Sniper Summary (Writing a summary resource)
a satire meant to ridicule the characters to point out their vices, bad characteristics
& an allegory about the futility of war between humans
Are we motivated more by love or resentment? Are there good reasons for grudges? Which can you never underestimate... man or nature?
Jeopardy game
Bingo Game
Create a quiz on Quizziz.com or Kahoot or Google forms
Story Review Chart (complete with 2-3 people) - chart should be complete and turned in by Friday 10 / 13
"The Sniper" By Liam Flaherty (1897 - 1984)
& an allegory about the futility of war between humans
Federigo's Falcon by Giovanni Boccaccio (Italian Renaissance 14th century Italy)
this is an allegory about the where the characters represent Sacrifice .. Love ..Giving ..Selflessness ..Care
Argument writing tips (what to not do & do)
Assignment: Annotate Federigo's Falcon (Guided Annotations)
Assignment: Courtly Love Due Friday, 9 / 22 everyone completes their own document, but work with a partner.
Assignment: Pre-Reading for Federigo's Falcon
The Lady or the Tiger by Frank Stockton (1804)
this is a fairy tale - like short story in which the king's "justice" system is an allegory for justice and an allegory for making the right choice
Assignment # The Lady or the Tiger Pre-Reading w/ a partner
Assignment #2 Read and Annotate the Lady or the Tiger by answer questions in the boxes, annotating lines that indicate whether they thought it was the lady or the tiger and vocabulary
Read answers to the Lady or the Tiger
Assignment #3 Lady or the Tiger Small Socratic Discussion or complete evidence questions
Monday, October 9, 2017
PSAT
Tips to take Notes on for the PSAT (AVID!!)
Extra Credit: Complete The Practice Test Using Process of Elimination and score yourself
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