MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

DO NOW: Receive a handout from Mrs. C. 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 What you need: Pen/pencil Scissors/glue COMPUTER LOG-IN Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: Write the EQ in your agenda! Panther Prep every Wednesday Vocab Quiz #10 on Thursday ! Don’t forget to section this space off! Mon., Nov. 26, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?” Paragraph Organization DO NOW: Organizing a Paragraph

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at: TODAY’S “DO NOW”

Paragraph Organization What is the best order for these sentences? Share your organization of these sentences with your neighbor. (We will put them in order on the following slides.) Cut these 8 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. After we have discussed this, you will paste the “real” paragraph with the correct sentence order into your notebook. 1.It is incredible to know that people could be putting their health at risk because they do not speak up when visiting their doctor. 2.They don’t want to appear ignorant in front of their “all-knowing” doctor, and they don’t want to take up too much of this Important Person’s time, so they say little and ask almost nothing. 3.Secondly, many people fail to ask their doctors for a full and clear explanation of their condition. 4.Many people are strangely passive when they visit a doctor. 5.They may barely describe their symptoms, believing that a skilled doctor—like a master car mechanic—will somehow easily be able to diagnose what is wrong with them. 6.First of all, they often fail to provide the doctor with complete information about their medical problem. 7.Studies show that many patients don’t understand why they should take a certain medication or for how long they should take it Last of all, they often fail to understand a doctor’s orders.

Rearranging Sentences into a Paragraph Which sentence should be first? Why? Sentence #4. It is the topic sentence. Which sentence should be second? Why? Sentence #6. It is the first reason. Which sentence should be next? Why? Sentence #5. It gives more information (“Why?”) about sentence #6. Which sentence should be next? Why? Sentence #3. It tells the second reason. (continued on next slide) Cut these 8 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. After we have discussed this, you will paste the “real” paragraph with the correct sentence order into your notebook. 1.It is incredible to know that people could be putting their health at risk because they do not speak up when visiting their doctor. 2.They don’t want to appear ignorant in front of their “all-knowing” doctor, and they don’t want to take up too much of this Important Person’s time, so they say little and ask almost nothing. 3.Secondly, many people fail to ask their doctors for a full and clear explanation of their condition. 4.Many people are strangely passive when they visit a doctor. 5.They may barely describe their symptoms, believing that a skilled doctor—like a master car mechanic—will somehow easily be able to diagnose what is wrong with them. 6.First of all, they often fail to provide the doctor with complete information about their medical problem. 7.Studies show that many patients don’t understand why they should take a certain medication or for how long they should take it Last of all, they often fail to understand a doctor’s orders.

Rearranging Sentences into a Paragraph Which sentence should come after sentence #3? Why? Sentence #2. It gives more information (“Why?”) about the second reason. Which sentence should be next? Why? Sentence #8. It is the third and final reason. Which sentence should be after #8? Why? Sentence #7. It gives more information (“Why?”) about sentence #8. Which sentence should be last? Why? Sentence #1. It concludes the paragraph by restating the topic sentence. Cut these 8 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. After we have discussed this, you will paste the “real” paragraph with the correct sentence order into your notebook. 1.It is incredible to know that people could be putting their health at risk because they do not speak up when visiting their doctor. 2.They don’t want to appear ignorant in front of their “all-knowing” doctor, and they don’t want to take up too much of this Important Person’s time, so they say little and ask almost nothing. 3.Secondly, many people fail to ask their doctors for a full and clear explanation of their condition. 4.Many people are strangely passive when they visit a doctor. 5.They may barely describe their symptoms, believing that a skilled doctor—like a master car mechanic—will somehow easily be able to diagnose what is wrong with them. 6.First of all, they often fail to provide the doctor with complete information about their medical problem. 7.Studies show that many patients don’t understand why they should take a certain medication or for how long they should take it. 8.Last of all, they often fail to understand a doctor’s orders.

Paragraph Organization This is what the final paragraph should look like. 1. Paste your sentence strips into your notebook in this order. 2. Next to each sentence, put a brief explanation as to why that sentence goes in the order that it is in. (Why does that sentence go in that order?) 3. Underneath the paragraph, write down 3 observations that you have about how it is written. Many people are strangely passive when they visit a doctor. First of all, they often fail to provide the doctor with complete information about their medical problem. They may barely describe their symptoms, believing that a skilled doctor—like a master car mechanic—will somehow easily be able to diagnose what is wrong with them. Secondly, many people fail to ask their doctors for a full and clear explanation of their condition. They don’t want to appear ignorant in front of their “all-knowing” doctor, and they don’t want to take up too much of this Important Person’s time, so they say little and ask almost nothing. Last of all, they often fail to understand a doctor’s orders. Studies show that many patients don’t understand why they should take a certain medication or for how long they should take it. It is incredible to know that people could be putting their health at risk because they do not speak up when visiting their doctor.

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at: TAKING NOTES ON & PRACTICING PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION

Main Idea and Supporting Details Interactive Open this link: main-idea-and-supporting-details-as- tutorial# 1. There are six videos on this page. You are only to view the following: “Main Idea: The Basics” “Song: The Main Idea” “Supporting Details: The Basics” 2. Answer the questions on the handout related to these videos. 3. Underneath the paragraph, write down 3 observations that you have about how it is written. Many people are strangely passive when they visit a doctor. First of all, they often fail to provide the doctor with complete information about their medical problem. They may barely describe their symptoms, believing that a skilled doctor—like a master car mechanic—will somehow easily be able to diagnose what is wrong with them. Secondly, many people fail to ask their doctors for a full and clear explanation of their condition. They don’t want to appear ignorant in front of their “all-knowing” doctor, and they don’t want to take up too much of this Important Person’s time, so they say little and ask almost nothing. Last of all, they often fail to understand a doctor’s orders. Studies show that many patients don’t understand why they should take a certain medication or for how long they should take it. It is incredible to know that people could be putting their health at risk because they do not speak up when visiting their doctor.

Paragraph Punch Interactive Open this link: LMS/Punch/Workbook.aspx?puid=1&ci d=-1&pid=2 1. Follow the prompt on the topic of you winning a trip to Hawaii. 2. Once you click the “Select” button, read and follow ALL of the directions on how to develop a paragraph. 3. You will work at your own pace to complete this. Once you get to the end of this tutorial, WRITE DOWN YOUR FINAL PARAGRAPH ON YOUR WORKSHEET. “ You have won a free trip to Hawaii. You may take one person with you. Whom do you choose and why?” Your goal is to write a paragraph explaining the reasons why you would choose to take this person. Remember, when you give a reason, EXPLAIN IT…tell WHY. When you have reached the end of the tutorial, write out your final paragraph onto your worksheet.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

DO NOW: Receive a handout from Mrs. C. 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 What you need: Pen/pencil Scissors/glue Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: Write the EQ in your agenda! Panther Prep every Wednesday Vocab Quiz #10 on Thursday ! Don’t forget to section this space off! Tues., Nov. 27, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?” Paragraph Organization Part 2 DO NOW: Organizing a Paragraph

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at: TODAY’S “DO NOW”

Paragraph Organization What is the best order for these sentences? Share your organization of these sentences with your neighbor. (We will put them in order on the following slides.) Cut these 10 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. 1. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. 2. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you might see that there is “more than meets the eye”. 3. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. 4. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. 5. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. 6. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. 7. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. 8. School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. 9. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. 10. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor.

Sentence Organization in a Paragraph Which sentence should be first? Why? Sentence #8. It is the introductory sentence that tells the topic of the paragraph. Which sentence should be second? Why? Sentence #3. This is the topic sentence. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. Which sentence should be next? Why? Sentence #10. It gives the first reason (“…one factor…”) about the main idea. Which sentence should be next? Why? Sentence #6. It gives more info about #10 by explaining how size and personality could contribute to a person becoming a bully. (continued on next slide) Cut these 10 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. 1. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. 2. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you might see that there is “more than meets the eye”. 3. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. 4. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. 5. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. 6. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. 7. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. 8. School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. 9. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. 10. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor.

Sentence Organization in a Paragraph Which sentence should come after sentence # 6? Why? Sentence #7. It tells the second reason “Another factor” about the main idea. Which sentence should follow? Why? Sentence #4. It gives some “fact-based” info to support what sentence #7 says. Which sentence should be next? Why? Sentence #1. This confirms what the author is saying with his/her second reason (#7). Which sentence should follow? Why? Sentence #9. It states the third reason and final reason (“finally”) for the main idea. (continued on next slide) Cut these 10 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. 1. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. 2. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you might see that there is “more than meets the eye”. 3. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. 4. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. 5. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. 6. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. 7. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. 8. School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. 9. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. 10. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor.

Sentence Organization in a Paragraph Which sentence should come after sentence #9? Why? Sentence #5. It gives more info about #9 and how kids who witness or experience violence could turn out to be bullies. Which sentence should be the final sentence for the paragraph? Why? Sentence #2. It concludes the paragraph by saying that based on the three reasons given in the paragraph, the factors that make a person a bully can be really deep-rooted. Cut these 10 sentences into strips. Rearrange them so that they create a logical and coherent paragraph. 1. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. 2. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you might see that there is “more than meets the eye”. 3. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. 4. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. 5. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. 6. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. 7. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. 8. School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. 9. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. 10. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor.

Paragraph Organization This is what the final paragraph should look like. 1. Paste your sentence strips into your notebook in this order. 2. Next to each sentence, put a brief explanation as to why that sentence goes in the order that it is in. (Why does that sentence go in that order?) 3. Underneath the paragraph, write down 3 observations that you have about how it is written. School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you might see that there is “more than meets the eye”.

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

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: Reason #2 & Supporting Details: Reason #3 & Supporting Details: Reason (R): Explanation (E): Key Words: Reason (R): Explanation (E): Key Words: Reason (R): Explanation (E): Key Words: Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic Organizer

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

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. TODAY: Main Idea and Supporting Detail Review Paragraph Writing What you need: Pen/pencil Scissors/glue Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: Write the EQ in your agenda! Panther Prep every Wednesday Vocab Quiz #10 on Thursday ! Don’t forget to section this space off! Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?” Paragraph Organization Part 3 DO NOW: Writing a Topic Sentence

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at: NOTES ON WRITING A PARAGRAPH WITH A MAIN IDEA & SUPPORTING DETAIL

Set up your notebook for the following set of notes. TODAY: Main Idea and Supporting Detail Review Paragraph Writing What you need: Pen/pencil Scissors/glue Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: Write the EQ in your agenda! Panther Prep every Wednesday Vocab Quiz #10 on Thursday ! Don’t forget to section this space off! Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 “How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?” Paragraph Organization Part 3 DO NOW: Writing a Topic Sentence Notes on Paragraph Writing w/Main Idea & Supporting Details

paragaph/?auth_key=2489e67e006ab01a4329dcbc88e92274a025a053&k w=view-6zuu4qtz0eez&rc=ref Click on this link to open up a Prezi presentation for the notes. (Take only the notes in blue, beginning with “Topic Sentence”)

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at: COMPLETING OUR PREVIOUS PRACTICES WITH PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION

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: Reason #2 & Supporting Details: Reason #3 & Supporting Details: Reason (R): Explanation (E): Key Words: Reason (R): Explanation (E): Key Words: Reason (R): Explanation (E): Key Words: Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic Organizer Once 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 Hawaii 2.Complete the Reading Skill Builders for Main Idea and Textual Evidence

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Review for your vocabulary quiz. TODAY: Vocab Quiz #10 Vocab Cumulative Review What you need: Pen/pencil YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: Write the EQ in your agenda! Panther Prep every Wednesday Vocab Quiz #10 on 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. TODAY: Main Idea and Supporting Detail Wrap-up Library Visit (4 th & 7 th ) Project Introduction What you need: Pen/pencil Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: Write the EQ in your agenda! Panther Prep every 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