9/22/14 Monday

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Test on AP Terms 12-21

In class, we discussed “Shaping Argument” from p 111-115

The ‘shape’ of an argument is the organization of an argument.  Depending upon purpose, the shape may change.  *Think of water and temperature.  Water changes form depending upon temperature*

Types of “Argument Shapes”

A.  The Classical Oration (Five part structure or an oratory or speech) Click here for a GREAT Prezi about Classical Oration

  1. The Introduction
  2. Narration
  3. Confirmation
  4. Refutation
  5. Conclusion

B.  Induction and Deduction

  1. Induction – (p116) from the Latin inducere “to lead into” means arranging an argument from particulars to universals.
    • We move from particular observations to general principles, as in “all the swans that have ever been seen are white, so all swans are white”
  2. Deduction – you reach an conclusion by starting with a general principle or universal truth (major premise) and applying ti to a specific case (minor premise)
    • We move with logical certainty from general principles to a particular conclusion, as in “all swans are white, this is a swan, so this must be white”

*More help, click here.  This is one of my favorite methods.  Watch BBC Sherlock Season 1, Episode 1, “A Study in Pink” for some deduction/induction ‘in action’.  Click here to read about the series in a BBC article which explains deduction/induction and Sherlock Holmes.

Unfortunately, Amazon Prime is not streaming BBC Sherlock right now (insert sad emoji here).  HOWEVER, it is on Netflix!! Whoohoo!!!  I recommend getting the pause button ready, and enable those subtitles.  Get ready for a great example of induction and deduction.  No Netflix, here is a trailer for Season 1.  Also, here is a trailer for “A Study in Pink” Season 1, Episode 1.

C.  Tomulin Model Video (We will discuss this on Wednesday, 9/24/14)

D.   Claim, Data, and Commentary PPT (We will discuss this on Wednesday, 9/24/14)

Vocabulary Test 9/24/25 on Lesson 3/4

9/15/2014 – Monday

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No Bell Ringer today

Homework –

  1. Turned in today:  The critical review of a movie, song, or book you like.  Include the link to the song.
  2. ASSIGNED today (due Wednesday) Create a thesis statement from the “Activity” on p 96-97.  Bring thesis statement to class, and be ready to write an in class essay.

AP Terms – Test today on AP terms #1-11.

CEJ due Wednesday!  Click on the CEJ tab on this blog for more detailed information.

September 3, 2014

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Bellringer:  —There are many symbols of America and American history.  Some include the Declaration of Independence, the Lincoln Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, the Capital Building and the White House.   Which national monument or symbol of America do you think best represents America?  Why?

Homework from p 4/5 was turned and submitted

History of the English Language video/worksheet was finished and turned in and submitted

Appeal to Ethos:

Vocabulary:  We completed Activities 1A-C.  Don’t forget to study Quizlet.  Test on Friday, September 5th.

  • Analogies:  You will have four questions on your vocabulary tests which will be analogies.  Please click here for extra help

HOMEWORK DUE 9/5:  

  1. **You are to find a speech and identify the appeal to Ethos.  List in the comments section below with video or PDF.  No repeat speeches!! Once a student has listed his/her speech, that speech is not to be used again.  Click here for a link to Top 100 Speeches in American Rhetoric, History Places, OR TIME Top 10 Speeches.
  2. Approach Paper (email me at arnoldteachenglish@gmail.com)
  3. Vocabulary Activities 2A-C

Friday, August 29, 2014

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Bellringer:  

  1. ACT Prep Bellringer:  —Copy the sentence, and choose the one BOLD part that must be changed to make the sentence correct.
    1. Despite the home team’s (A) best effort, the visitor’s(B) played (C) hard and won (D) by forty points.  (NO CHANGE) (E) 
  2. Vocabulary:  Test on September 4, 2014.  Review Lesson 1/2!
  3. Textbook:  Click here for the textbook on Amazon.  You ARE NOT required to purchase this book; however, many of you have asked where to purchase it.   
  4. Textbook work for today:  
    1. Rhetorical Triangle – Handout used in class.  Homework due September 3rd:  Activity on page 4/5.  
    2. SOAPS – we used this method to analyze the 9/11 speech from George W. Bush and the letter from Albert Einstein (p 6/7).  We listened to the 9/11 speech in class and completed a SOAPS chart.

August 25, 2014

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The agenda for today:

  1. Multiple choice AP questions
    1. Today, we started to figure out the multiple choice section of the AP exam.  
    2. We read passage one and completed #1-14.
  2. Anthem novel
    1. Next on the agenda for today is the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand. Click here for the free kindle edition of this novella.
    2. Flashcards for Anthem:  Anthem Flashcards Quizlet
    3.  Anthem discussion questions:  Anthem by Ayn Rand Discussion Questions
  3. History of the English Language 
    1. We watched a lecture by Professor Eliot Engel called “A Light History of the English Language”
    2. As we were watching, we completed a History of the English Languge WS