Unit 2 Day 15- Assessment, Intro to Research Project

ENGLISH IV

Do-Now: *Have out vocab. Then tell your partner where to insert the correct punctuation in the following (comma, colon, semi-colon, nothing).1. A student has many things to keep track of homework,

extracurricular activities, and family life.1. A student has many things to keep track of: homework,

extracurricular activities, and family life. 2. Ms. Stitt did track and diving throughout high school and now

she tries to stay active by going for long walks (yes, she is an old lady).

1. Ms. Stitt did track and diving throughout high school, and now she tries to stay active by going for long walks.

3. I prefer to use mechanical pencils lead pencils become dull too quickly.

1. I prefer to use mechanical pencils; lead pencils become dull too quickly.

4. Teachers have one overarching goal for their students they want students to learn.

1. Teachers have one overarching goal for their students: they want students to learn.

Check Vocab:1. consummate- highly skilled; complete or perfect2. frenetic- fast and energetic (in a wild way)3. penchant- being fond of doing something; a tendency

to do something4. nuance- a subtle difference in meaning; a shade of

meaning5. idiosyncrasy- a behavior that is unique to an

individual. 6. diatribe- a bitter verbal attack against someone or

something.7. agnostic- one who believe it is impossible to know

anything about God or whether he even exists.8. astute- to understand a situation and use it to one’s

advantage. 9. travesty- a false or absurd representation of

something.10.indict- formally accuse of a serious crime.

Announcements:Outside Reading due Monday, November 11th. Next week 9th period: If you need to see me, it will have to be the SECOND HALF of 9th period.

Announcement about Discussions…• I need note sheets from these people (if you want to pass the standard):•Saquoya, Bebeto, Jeffery, Janet, Jose, Leslie, Andrea, Kasey, Jailine, Cesar, Grisselda, Christian, Luis (I do have two with no names… could they be yours?)

•These people need to come in next week on Tuesday during 9th to make up the discussion standard:•Scott, Jeffery, Leslie, Jailine, Cesar, Christian

Prayer (Saquoya)Friday: Bebeto, next Tuesday: Jason, Wednesday: Michelle, Friday: Alfred

SWBAT…•Compare strengths of arguments about mandatory reporting• 8.12.9 delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in multiple texts, comparing arguments and assessing the strength and validity of each.

•Review for vocab

Vocab Charades:• consummate• frenetic• penchant• nuance• idiosyncrasy• diatribe• agnostic• astute• travesty• indict

Assessment•Read directions carefully!• You may use your articles on the test• Turn in to the bin when finished, then read or journal.

Research Project Intro…

HW:•Study for vocab

*Reminder: Meet in the computer lab tomorrow

Exit:•How was the test? Fair? Unfair? Were you prepared?