1. October 12 – 16, 2015 English 12

2.  Complete to “turn in”: Research Question, Resource Log, Notecards/Evidence, Outline  We have 110 minutes to write in class!  One-on-one conferencing to check off work (W.12.7 score) and discuss writing  To produce today: Intro & one Body Paragraph Agenda

3.  Citations https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/  Presentations (Last day to sign up, otherwise you will be assigned for Thursday) Thesis, claims, evidence (preferably interview), one thing you learned  Interview Statement of Authenticity Essentials

5.  What was one strength of the writing you produced today?  What is one thing you need to do in order to have a draft 50% complete by tomorrow? Reflection

6.  Checklists  We have 55 minutes of class writing time!  To produce: Intro and 3 body paragraphs  Complete rough draft due at the start of class tomorrow (print before you get here) Agenda

7.  Detail the product models available and list specific prices for each model and additional options. Today’s writing!

8.  Tomorrow we will peer review papers. What is one question you have about your paper?  If you have individual needs or concerns about your essay, see me after school (2:05-5;30) Reflection

9.  Staple a blank piece of paper to the back of your rough draft  Sit at the table designated  Similar essay content  Peer Review Norms Agenda

10.  Pass your essay to the right  Look at the essay in front of you. On the blank page, write [1]  Read through the paper once – no writing utensil in hand  Read through the paper again, evaluating the position. Rotation One

11. 1. Does the paper contain a strong and clear thesis? What is the thesis? 2. Does the introduction contain all necessary background information to understand the thesis? 3. Does the author clearly connect their thesis to the main points and, subsequently, to evidence? 4. Does the conclusion reinforce the author’s thesis? 5. Write one positive and one constructive comment Rotation One

12.  Pass the paper to the right  Look at the paper in front of you. Write a [2] on the blank sheet of paper.  Evaluate the structure of the essay Rotation Two

13. 1. How would you describe the organization of the essay? 2. Can you follow the author’s logic? Do you have any questions about why they are saying what they are saying? 3. Are there smooth transitions between paragraphs, ideas, pieces of evidence? 4. Does the author explicitly address and/or analyze every piece of evidence they use? 5. Write one positive and one constructive comment Rotation Two

14.  Rotate your paper to the right  Look at the paper in front of you. On the blank sheet of paper write a [3]  Evaluate the paper for conventions. Rotation Three

15. 1. Is the syntax and sentence structure appropriate for an essay format? 2. Circle any typos or grammatical errors 3. Indicate to the author any awkward sentences, fragments, or phrases 4. Indicate to the author any repetitive phrases, words, or sentence structures 5. Write one positive and one constructive comment Rotation Three

16.  Pass your paper back to its author.  Read over the comments on your paper. Write notes to yourself for what revisions you need to make.  If there’s time, begin applying these revisions to your paper. You have your paper back!

17.  On a sticky note, write five things (big or small) you need to change about your paper and stick it to the front  Tell someone next to you what you need to do and how you plan to do it. Reflection

18.  Etiquette  Audience feedback. Take out 2-3 pages of notebook paper. Write your name at the top.  For each presenter write their name, topic, argument, one strength of their presentation/paper, and one question you have about their presentation/paper  With your graded midterm you will receive peer presentation feedback Presentations