Week 2

Monday August 18

Activity 9, 10, and 11

Homework-Activity 12, 13 A and B

Tuesday August 19

Activity 14 and 15 (How to Read an assignment prompt)

·      Explain a writer’s argument

·      Take a position on the writer’s conclusion to the argument

·      Construct an argument in response

Homework-             Activity 16,17

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Wednesday August 20

Activity 18- Timed Essay

Homework- review your draft (Activities 19 and 20)

Submit to Turnitin.com

Thursday August 21

• Learn how to print out turnitin.com comments
• Revise Essay. Pay special attention to editing sentences for missing subjects, verbs and connecting words. Work with peers.

Homework- Revise Essay and Submit to revision tab in turnitin.com

Friday August 22

Activity 23 Reflection

Homework-Senior Project
Read and Annotate Chapter 7 in Writer's Choice Text pp. 320-353
Research Paper Writing

Senior Project:

The purpose of the senior project is to provide an opportunity for each graduating senior to demonstrate that he or she is as critical thinker and an effective communicator, Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLO) established by HHS.  The senior project has four components:  a research paper, a physical project, a presentation, and a portfolio.

                 

TCA Requirement

The Teaching Career Academy (TCA) requires that students research a topic thematically aligned with the SLC’s Vision:  Creating a More Humane Society through Teaching and Advocacy.  For the physical project, students will have two options:  Teaching or Advocacy.  Additional information will be provided.

Senior Project Cohort

Students are required to form cohorts of 5-6 students.  Each cohort will select an advisor from the TCA faculty.  The purpose of the cohort is to create a support-system for students as they complete the senior project.  The cohorts and theirs advisor will be required to sign an agreement regarding their roles and responsibilities.  Additional information will be provided.