1. BELL RINGERS AND SLIDES Week of 4.27.15 – 5.1.15

2. Bell Ringer Monday, April 27, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Collaborate with peers DIRECTIONS: We have played various games and activities throughout the year. Pick the one you have enjoyed the most and explain why. Example: TAXI CAB/ HITCHHIKER (3 people in a car that get "infected" with the emotions of a new passenger), PASS THE EMOTION (pass a line and emotion from person to person), etc.

3. Bell Ringer Monday, April 27, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Use conjunctive adverbs; write cohesive sentences DIRECTIONS: Copy the sentences and connect them using a conjunctive adverb. The man was afraid to go home. He drove to his sister’s house. I am shy. I auditioned for the school play.

4. Directions: Reflect on each of the articles. For each article, list the title and answer the question: Did this change my ideas about success and what it means to me? Why or why not? How Children Succeed: Explained the importance of grit and determination in success. We learned that G.P.A.’s are a better indication of a student’s ability to succeed than the ACT test is. “The Good Food Revolution”: Told the story of a former pro-basketball player who gave up his career to become a farmer in the intercity, and provide his community with fresh produce. “The Matthew Effect”: We learned about Canadian hockey players who are successful not because they are talented, but because of when they are born (the cut-off date for pro hockey players is January 1 st ) “New Study Destroys 10,000 Hour Rule:” Offers a counterclaim to “The 10,000 Hour Rule,” saying that practice really only makes a difference in areas like sports or music, which have stable structures where the rules never change. “The Secret Fears of the Rich”: Explains why many rich people are unhappy – they feel isolated from others and worry constantly about losing their fortunes. Your Success Interview: The interview you conducted with someone over 18 years old about their success. “New Study Destroys 10,000 Hour Rule:” Offers a counterclaim to “The 10,000 Hour Rule,” saying that practice really only makes a difference in areas like sports or music, which have stable structures where the rules never change. “The Secret Fears of the Rich”: Explains why many rich people are unhappy – they feel isolated from others and worry constantly about losing their fortunes. Your Success Interview: The interview you conducted with someone over 18 years old about their success.

5. Bell Ringer Tuesday, April 28, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Use conjunctive adverbs; write cohesive sentences DIRECTIONS: Copy the sentences and connect them using a conjunctive adverb. We could go to the movies. We could skip the movies and go straight to dinner.

6. Final Essay - Introduction FORMAT – What you have always believed success is (based on your experiences/observations) Provide a bit of background information explaining the different perspectives of success we have looked at throughout the quarter What your opinion is now (it is fine if this opinion has not changed at all, as long as you state why) This opinion will be your thesis statement: My definition of success is _______________, because ____________________________.

7. Weekly Agenda Monday: Brainstorm Tuesday: Claim and Introduction Paragraph Wednesday: Black Ensemble Thursday: First and second body paragraph/peer conferences Friday: Conjunctive adverb quiz First body paragraph/peer conferences

8. Reflection What is the most difficult part of writing essays for you? (Coming up with claim? Finding quotes and examples from text?)

9. Bell Ringer Wednesday, April 29, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Collaborate with peers; write cohesive sentences DIRECTIONS: Copy the sentences and connect them using a conjunctive adverb. The man was afraid to go home. He drove to his sister’s house. I am shy. I auditioned for the school play.

10. Bell Ringer Wednesday, April 29, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Collaborate with peers; write cohesive sentences DIRECTIONS: We have played various games and activities throughout the year. Pick the one you have enjoyed the most and explain why. Examples: TAXI CAB/ HITCHHIKER (3 people in a car that get "infected" with the emotions of a new passenger), PASS THE EMOTION (pass a line and emotion from person to person), WHAT IS THIS? (pass an object and it changes person to person), THE ONION, CELEBRITY MONOLOGUE (individuals sit in chair and talk and act like a celebrity so that audience can guess), CHARADES.

11. Bell Ringer Thursday, April 30, 2015 Ms. G will be in the Gear Up room 5 th period this week and next to help with essays! OBJECTIVES: Use conjunctive adverbs; write cohesive sentences DIRECTIONS: Copy the sentences and connect them using a conjunctive adverb. Maria didn’t go to school. She went to the mall.

12. Weekly Agenda Monday: Brainstorm Tuesday: Claim and Introduction Paragraph Wednesday: Black Ensemble Thursday: Introduction and 1st body paragraph Friday: Conjunctive adverb quiz 1 st and 2 nd body paragraph/peer conferences

13. Final Essay - Introduction FORMAT – What you have always believed success is (based on your experiences/observations) Provide a bit of background information explaining the different perspectives of success we have looked at throughout the quarter What your opinion is now (it is fine if this opinion has not changed at all, as long as you state why) This opinion will be your thesis statement: My definition of success is _______________, because ____________________________.

14. Claims Review your claim and make sure… You clearly state: “My definition of success is ______, because…” Your claim summarizes (and can be connected to) your own personal experiences, your observations, and the articles/stories we have read in class.

15. Example CLAIM: My definition of success is becoming rich and owning a business, because people only respect and listen to others who are wealthy. Personal experience: Once I got a job and could pay for dates with girls, I had more success in these relationships and they all seemed to like me more. Observations: My father, who I interviewed for our class assignment, said he found success when he was able to afford to buy his first house, because then others respected him more. Articles from class: In class we read an article that talked about how lonely rich people were; however, in my experience this is not true. Rich people are usually surrounded by happiness and good times. You can use text to support what you say, or you can argue against them if they don’t fit with your own experiences

16. Reflection YES or NO – Did you meet our class writing goal today? If not, how can you use your time (either at home, or in class tomorrow) to make sure you continue making progress?

17. Bell Ringer Friday, May 1, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Use conjunctive adverbs; write cohesive sentences DIRECTIONS: Copy the sentences and connect them using a conjunctive adverb. My throat was sore. I couldn’t stop sneezing. The monkeys were playing in their cage. The lions were sleeping in the cage next to them.

18. Weekly Agenda Monday: Brainstorm Tuesday: Claim and Introduction Paragraph Wednesday: Black Ensemble Thursday: Introduction and 1st body paragraph Friday: Conjunctive adverb quiz 1 st and 2 nd body paragraph/peer conferences

19. CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB QUIZ Please clear everything off of your desks, and take out something to write with!

20. Final Essay - Introduction FORMAT – What you have always believed success is (based on your experiences/observations) Provide a bit of background information explaining the different perspectives of success we have looked at throughout the quarter What your opinion is now (it is fine if this opinion has not changed at all, as long as you state why) This opinion will be your thesis statement: My definition of success is _______________, because ____________________________.

21. Reflection Review your own performance during peer conferences. How did you help your partner with their essay?