1. Daily Introduction February 18 – February 19

2. Objective SWBAT correctly write a thesis statement using the three main characteristics: Topic, Stance, Reason

3. QUIZ DATES: Feb 22-Feb 23 Great Gatsby – Chapters 1-3 SAT WOD Feb 22-Feb 23 Great Gatsby – Chapters 1-3 SAT WOD

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8. Ostentatious Pronunciation: [awe-stent-A-shus] Part of Speech: adjective Definition: Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice Definition: Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice Synonyms: Showy Flamboyant Gaudy Ornate Over-elaborate Brash Synonyms: Showy Flamboyant Gaudy Ornate Over-elaborate Brash I PITY THE FOOL!

9. Let’s Discuss your Research Paper Step 1: Thesis Statement – This will need to be posted online on the class forum. – You have until Sunday, Feb 21 at midnight – Late forum posts will NOT be accepted! – If you do not have access to a computer, you either will need to use a computer during lunch to post your forum. Step 1: Thesis Statement – This will need to be posted online on the class forum. – You have until Sunday, Feb 21 at midnight – Late forum posts will NOT be accepted! – If you do not have access to a computer, you either will need to use a computer during lunch to post your forum.

10. What are you writing about? Drinking age Gay Marriage Gun Laws Legalization of Marijuana Death Penalty Immigration Laws School Uniforms Animal Testing Abortion Standardized Testing Euthanasia Felon Voting Drug use in sports Churches and Taxes Vaccines Drinking age Gay Marriage Gun Laws Legalization of Marijuana Death Penalty Immigration Laws School Uniforms Animal Testing Abortion Standardized Testing Euthanasia Felon Voting Drug use in sports Churches and Taxes Vaccines

11. How to Write a Thesis Statement: You will need a TOPIC You will need a STANCE You will need REASONS You will need a TOPIC You will need a STANCE You will need REASONS

12. MAGIC THESIS STATEMENT

21. Choose your topic Create a thesis statement suitable to your topic Post thesis statement on Class Forum – Due Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 (30pts). You must critically respond to TWO of your peers posts (20pts). – Due Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016 Forum posts will be NOT be accepted after Sunday, February 21 YOU NEED TO…

22. In the Meantime… Next class, you have a test… – The Great Gatsby – Chap 1-3 – SAT WODs (Jaded – Ostentatious)

23. For the remainder of class: Two Rotations: – Rotation 1: Thesis Statement Work on your thesis statement. AGAIN, this must be posted on the CLASS FORUM by Sunday at 8pm. Class Forum posts are 15% of your final grade, and you MAY only have 1-2 this quarter. DO NOT BLOW THIS OFF! – Rotation 2: Study Guide Create a Study Guide. Things to consider: Vocabulary, Quotes, Context. You may use ONE SIDE OF ONE SHEET OF PAPER (This will be checked!), and YES, you may use your cheat sheet on the test IF YOU ARE HERE! IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST FROM MEMORY. NO CHEAT SHEETS WILL BE ALLOWED. Two Rotations: – Rotation 1: Thesis Statement Work on your thesis statement. AGAIN, this must be posted on the CLASS FORUM by Sunday at 8pm. Class Forum posts are 15% of your final grade, and you MAY only have 1-2 this quarter. DO NOT BLOW THIS OFF! – Rotation 2: Study Guide Create a Study Guide. Things to consider: Vocabulary, Quotes, Context. You may use ONE SIDE OF ONE SHEET OF PAPER (This will be checked!), and YES, you may use your cheat sheet on the test IF YOU ARE HERE! IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST FROM MEMORY. NO CHEAT SHEETS WILL BE ALLOWED.