Mr. Nicholson’s Weekly Assignments

Class:  English 10A                 Date: 01/05-01/09

Bellwork:       

Get out graphic organizers

Standard/ESLR:

Writing Applications 2.2.c Demonstrate awareness of the author's use of stylistic devices and an appreciation of the effects created.

Notes:            

elaboration

In Class:         

Outline organizers similar to stage 4 of Analysis

Homework:    

finish outline

Tuesday:

Bellwork:       

Have outline out to be checked for credit

Standard/ESLR:

Writing Applications 2.2.d Identify and assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.

Notes:            

evidence

In Class:         

Start rough draft

Homework:    

Finish rough draft

Wednesday:

Bellwork:       

Have rough draft out to be checked for credit

Standard/ESLR:

Writing Applications 2.0 Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each.

Notes:            

4-part revision

In Class:         

Revise rough drafts

Homework:    

Type revisions

Thursday:

Bellwork:       

Have revised draft out to be checked for credit

Standard/ESLR:

Writing Strategies 1.4 Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence.

Notes:            

Focus on mechanics

In Class:         

Get into pre-established groups for peer editing

Homework:    

Proof your revised draft for grammar, usage and mechanics

Friday:

Bellwork:       

Have proofed draft out to be checked for credit

Standard/ESLR:

Writing Strategies 1.8 Design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.

Notes:            

MLA format

In Class:         

Type final paper for 100% credit

Homework:    

Type final paper for 85% credit

Reminders: