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MONDAY,

DECEMBER 3Slide2

DO NOW:

Receive a handout from Mrs. C.

Anchor tab and paste the handout into your notebook. Follow the directions to complete the activity.

TODAY:Compare and Contrast OrganizationVideo What you need:Pen/pencil Scissors/glueNotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Cumulative Test on Thursday!

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Mon., Dec. 3, 2012

WRITING ABOUT COMPARISONS

EQ: How do I organize information in a compare-contrast essay?Slide3

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

TODAY’S “DO NOW”Slide4

Can you spot the difference?

Cross-check your list with the complete list of differences to the left.

Pay attention to how the list for Picture B is a specific description as to how it is different to the item of the same number from Picture A. You must be specific !

Example of being specific: “blue bowl on cabinet vs two toys on cabinet”Example of not being specific: “blue bowl on cabinet vs no blue bowl on cabinet”Below are just five details that the two pictures share. PICTURE Ablue bowl on cabinetround cabinet pullspicture of mountains w/larger left sideclock says 2:30

grandmother has red pin in her hairgrandmother has an extra layer under her collartwo bananas on table

a square cookie on baking sheetone pink decoration on plant

cat holding a spoon6 ripples on 2nd layer icingkid barefoot

kid licking lipstwo plain, white plates on cabinet

PICTURE B

two toys on cabinet

heart-shaped cabinet pulls

picture of mountains w/larger right side

clock says 2:45

grandmother wearing hair in a plain bun

grandmother has a single layer under her collar

three bananas on table

a floppy disk on baking sheet

two pink decorations on plantcat holding a lollipop5 ripples on 2nd layer icingkid wearing sockskid smilingtwo white plates on cabinet, one with a smiley face

BOTH

fork and spoon next to cake

cake has two layers

pot on top of cabinetSlide5

Question:

How could you organize information when comparing two or more things?

Answer:You could use a Venn Diagram….blue bowl on cabinetround cabinet pullspicture of mountains w/larger left sidetwo toys on cabinetheart-shaped cabinet pullspicture of mountains w/larger right sidefork and spoon next to cakeSlide6

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

ORGANIZING A COMPARE-CONTRAST ESSAYSlide7

Organizing a Compare-Contrast Essay

Copy and paste the handout into your notebook.

Copy the notes on the left into the appropriate spaces on your handout.

Organizing a C-C Essay:Introductory ParagraphBody ParagraphsSubject-by-subject comparisonwrite about the characteristics of the 1st subject in the first body paragraphwrite about the characteristics of the 2nd subject in the second body paragraphPoint-by-point comparisonwrite about one or more points of similarities in the first body paragraphwrite about one or more points of differences in the second body paragraphConcluding ParagraphSlide8

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

CREATING A VENN DIAGRAM FOR CHARACTERS FROM “I LOVE LUCY”Slide9

I LOVE LUCY VENN DIAGRAM

Comparing Characters from “I Love Lucy”

1. Draw a Venn Diagram onto the next notebook page.2. Choose from the pairs of characters below to compare. 3. Label the left side of the Venn with the name of one character; label the right side of the Venn with the name of the second character. Label the center section as “Both”.Characters Pairs to Compare:Lucy and EthelLucy and RickyRicky and FredAs you watch the video, write down

4 similarities and differences between the two characters you have chosen.

(That means that for each of the three sections, you will have 4 items.)Character #1

Character #2

BothSlide10

“I Love Lucy”

Job Switching Episode

http://www.cbs.com/classics/i_love_lucy/video/Slide11

TUESDAY,

DECEMBER 4Slide12

DO NOW:

Receive a handout from Mrs. C.

Anchor tab and paste the handout titled “Consumer Reports: Apple iPhone 5 vs Android” into your notebook. Read the article and answer the questions that follow. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES IN YOUR RESPONSES FOR QUESTIONS 1-4.

TODAY:Compare and Contrast OrganizationVideo What you need:Pen/pencil Scissors/glueNotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Cumulative Test on Thursday!

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Tues., Dec. 4, 2012

WRITING ABOUT COMPARISONS- part 2

EQ: How do I organize information in a compare-contrast essay?Slide13

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

TODAY’S “DO NOW”Slide14

“Consumer Reports: Apple iPhone 5

vs

Android” responses to questions:1. Which sentence would best serve as the “thesis statement” for this article? “(The iPhone is) now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences.”

2. How is this comparison article organized? This article is organized using a point-by-point comparison.3. What are the transition words (key words) used in this article? What purpose do they serve? The transition words used are “first”, “next up”, and “so”. These words help to move the reading along so that it is clear when another point of comparison is being made.4. How would you improve this article? I would improve this article by making sure to give specific details about each product in the points of comparison. Some of the comparisons either only give specifications for one product or they are very general.5. Draw a Venn Diagram on the back, and include two facts for each section. (on the next slide) Consumer Reports: Apple iPhone 5 vs. Android

Michael Finney The new iPhone has already sold millions, but is it really worth the money? Consumer Reports has just finished testing the iPhone 5 with 4G. It's now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences. Here are the pros and cons of Apple versus Android.

First was display. Everyone wants a big screen to watch movies, play games, and use apps. While the iPhone 5's four-inch screen is Apple's biggest yet, it can't compare with the screens on many Android phones. "Voice control is another area of competition. Here, Android capabilities are quite good, though they're no match for

Siri who can understand and execute more complex commands," says Mike Gikas with Consumer Reports. Next up is navigation. "Android has more detailed maps, better traffic info, and more customization. Apple has a few glitches and until those are worked out, Android carries the day," Gikas says.

With everyone using phones to take pictures, how do the cameras affect your Apple or Android choice? While both the iPhone and some Android phones have the ability to take panoramic stills, Consumer Reports finds that when it comes to photo and video quality, the iPhone 5 outperforms the Android competition. What if you want to talk on the phone and connect to the internet over the cellular network at the same time? All 4G phones can do that, but not the iPhone 5 on Verizon or Sprint.

So while the iPhone 5 gets many things right, so do a lot of the top-rated Android phones, making them worth consideration. Due to significant improvements over the iPhone 4S, the new iPhone 5 is now among Consumer Reports' top-rated phones, up with the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Motorola Razr.

Consumer Reports is published by Consumers Union. Both Consumer Reports and Consumers Union are not-for-profit organizations that accept no advertising. Neither has any commercial relationship with any advertiser or sponsor on this site.

After reading the passage, answer the following questions.

1. Which sentence would best serve as the “thesis statement” for this article?

2. How is this comparison article organized?

3. What are the transition words (key words) used in this article? What purpose do they serve?

4. How would you improve this article?

5. Draw a Venn Diagram on the back, and include two facts for each section.

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1. 4” screens

2. navigation system has issues

3. individual voice and internet capabilities with some service carriers1. larger than 4” screens2. detailed and reliable navigation3. simultaneous voice and internet capabilities with all services 4. Both are advanced cellular device platforms5. Ability to take panoramic photos6. Considered to be top-rated phones with consumers

APPLE (iPhone 5)

ANDROID

How would this information have been input into a Venn Diagram?

1. Receive a handout

Transferring Information from a Venn Diagram into an OutlineUsing the Article “Apple iPhone 5

vs

Android”

and anchor tab and paste it onto the next notebook page. Write the (date and) title for the next page as shown.

2.

Copy the details from

this

Venn Diagram onto #1 of the handout.

3

. Copy the information from the next two slides onto your handout for #’s 2 and 3.

Tues., Dec. 4, 2012

VENN DIAGRAM & OUTLINES FOR APPLE VS ANDROIDSlide16

Introduction

Screen Size (topic #1)

A. Apple has 4” screen (main point #1) Androids have larger than 4” screens (main point #2)Navigation (topic #2)A. Apple has issues w/navigation (main point #1) Android’s navigation is detailed and reliable (main point #2)Voice and Internet Capabilities (topic #3)A. Apple products perform functions separately on phones with some carriers (main point #1) Android has simultaneous voice and internet capabilities (main point #2)Conclusion1. 4” screens2. navigation system has issues3. individual voice and internet capabilities with some service carriers

1. larger than 4” screens

2. detailed and reliable navigation

3. simultaneous voice and internet capabilities with all service 1

. Both are advanced cellular device platforms2. Ability to take panoramic photos

3. Considered to be top-rated phones with consumers

APPLE

(iPhone 5)

ANDROID

How do you put the info from the Venn Diagram into a

Point-by-Point Outline

?

1. Identify what the

TOPICS

are to compare (each one gets its own paragraph

!)

Screen Size

Navigation

Voice and Internet

2. Identify the

MAIN POINTS

to compare for each TOPIC and put them underneath the respective TOPIC

Apple/Android individual screen sizes

Apple/Android individual navigation details

Apple/Android V&ISlide17

1. 4” screens

2. navigation system has issues

3. individual voice and internet capabilities with some service carriers1. larger than 4” screens2. detailed and reliable navigation3. simultaneous voice and internet capabilities with all service 1. Both are advanced cellular device platforms2. Ability to take panoramic photos3. Considered to be top-rated phones with consumersAPPLE (iPhone 5)

ANDROID

How do you put the info from the Venn Diagram into a

Subject-by-Subject Outline?

1. Identify what the MAIN POINTS

are for the TOPIC of the SIMILARITIES (

this info is put into one paragraph

!)

Advanced platforms

Ability to capture panoramic photos

Top-rated phones

2. Identify what the

MAIN POINTS

are for the

TOPIC of the DIFFERENCES and include the SUPPORTING DETAILS for each main point (this info goes into a separate paragraph!)Screen Size

Navigation

Voice and Internet

Introduction

Similarities (topic #2)

Advanced platforms (main point #1)

Ability to capture panoramic photos (main point #2)

C. Top-rated phones (main point #3)

Differences (topic #2)

Screen size (main point #1)

Apple has 4” (supporting detail #1)

Android has larger than 4” (supporting detail #2)

Navigation

(main point #2)

Apple has issues (supporting detail #1)

Android is reliable and detailed (supporting detail #2)

Voice and Internet (main point #3)

Work separately for Apple products w/certain carriers (supporting detail #1)

C

an be used simultaneously with all Android phones (supporting detail #2)

ConclusionSlide18

WEDNESDAY,

NOVEMBER 28Slide19

DO NOW:

Receive a handout from Mrs. C.

Paste the handout into your notebook. Then, underneath it, using the information from the outline , write a paragraph explaining one of the two main topics.

TODAY:Writing comparison paragraphsWhat you need:Pen/pencil Scissors/glueNotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Cumulative Test on Thursday!

Writing CBA on Wed., Dec. 12

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Wed.,

Dec. 5, 2012 WRITING ABOUT COMPARISONS- part

3

EQ: How do I organize

my thoughts so that they make sense when comparing two things in an essay?

Do Now: Writing a Paragraph from an Outline

Essay on The Good and the Bad About the Two Best Holidays of the Year

Introduction

Thanksgiving

Best things about Thanksgiving

spending time with family

eating turkeyWorst things about Thanksgiving weather still warm/hot in Humble eating too much turkey

Christmas

Best things about Christmas

spending time with family

g

etting presents from others

Worst things about Christmas

d

oesn’t snow in Humble

n

ot getting the present that you want

ConclusionSlide20

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

TODAY’S “DO NOW”Slide21

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Wed.,

Dec.

5, 2012 WRITING ABOUT COMPARISONS- part 3EQ: How do I organize my thoughts so that they make sense when comparing two things in an essay?Do Now: Writing a Paragraph from an OutlineEssay on The Good and the Bad About the Two Best Holidays of the YearIntroduction ThanksgivingBest things about Thanksgivingspending time with familyeating turkeyWorst things about Thanksgiving weather still warm/hot in Humble eating too much turkey ChristmasBest things about Christmas

spending time with familygiving presents to others a. makes a person feel good to give

b. reminds a person of the true spirit of the holiday

Worst things about Christmasno “White Christmas” in Humble a. doesn’t snow b. really hot temperatures sometimes2. receiving a present you don’t want

Conclusion

Although there are also some downsides to it, Christmas is the second best holiday of the year. One reason why it is a great holiday is because families get together to spend time with each other. A second reason why Christmas is great is because one can give presents to others. Giving presents makes a person feel good and reminds them of the true spirit of the holiday. On the other hand, there are negative aspects to celebrating Christmas. The first negative is that here in Humble, Texas, there is no such thing as a “White Christmas”.

T

his city does not get snowy weather. In fact, sometimes during the winter, the temperatures can get really hot! In addition to the weather, another negative aspect about Christmas is not getting the present(s) that you want. Although the warm weather and not getting desired presents may happen, Christmas is still one of the best holidays to celebrate.

Writing a Comparison Paragraph

1. Listen to your peers share their paragraphs. Think about these questions to help you to provide feedback on their writing:

How well did they stick to the outline, and how well was the information presented?

What transition words/phrases were used, and how effective were they?

How did the writer make changes to their paragraph that did not reflect the outline?

What improvements would you make to the author’s paragraph?

2. Look

at the sample paragraph that includes information from the outline

.

What do you notice about the way that the paragraph is written?Slide22

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

YESTERDAY’S VENN DIAGRAM FOR “I LOVE LUCY”Slide23

Character #1

Character #2

“I Love Lucy” Character Comparison Venn digaramLook over your Venn Diagram from yesterday. Share your points with your partner. Make sure to have 2 solid points of distinct and clear comparisons between your two characters.I Love Lucy Venn DiagramSlide24

“I Love Lucy” Character Comparison Venn

digaram

-to-outlineOn the next notebook page for today, copy the title.Now that you have points of comparison on your Venn diagram, create a point-by-point outline and a subject-by-subject outline (like the ones on the sample page) using your information.I LOVE LUCY CHARACTER COMPARISON OUTLINESPoint-by-Point Comparison OutlineIntroduction(topic #1)

A.

(topic #2)A.

(topic #3)

A.

Conclusion

Subject-by-Subject Comparison Outline

Introduction

(

topic #1: “Similarities” or “Character #1”)

A.

(topic #2: “Differences” or “Character #2”)

A.

ConclusionSlide25

“I Love Lucy” Character Comparison Paragraphs

After you have completed the outlines, turn to the next blank page in your notebook and title it.

Choose one of the two organizational layouts (point-by-point or subject-by-subject) and write the body paragraphs (only) comparing your two characters.Don’t forget to:Indent each paragraphWrite a topic and concluding sentenceFollow your outline

Use complete sentences that give clear and concise information

“I LOVE LUCY” CHARACTER COMPARISON PARAGRAPHSSlide26

THURSDAY,

NOVEMBER 29Slide27

DO NOW:

Receive a handout from Mrs. C.

Cut out the sentence strips on the handout and rearrange them into a logical and coherent paragraph.

TODAY:Main Idea and Supporting Detail ReviewParagraph WritingWhat you need:Pen/pencil Scissors/glueNotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Quiz #10 on Thursday !

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Tues., Dec. 4, 2012

“How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?”

Paragraph Organization Part 2

DO NOW: Organizing a ParagraphSlide28

Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic Organizer

Using the paragraph on bullying, complete this

g.o. by filling in the boxes with the appropriate information. Paste it into your notebook when you are finished.

Main Idea Box: Write what the main idea of the paragraph is (in your own words).Reason & Supporting Details Boxes: Write one reason and the explanations/support given for that reason in each box (in your own words). Also, write down any key words that clued the reader as to how the piece was organized.

Main Idea:

Reason #1 & Supporting Details:

Reason #2 & Supporting Details:

Reason #3 & Supporting Details:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic OrganizerSlide29

DO NOW:

The paragraph below is missing a topic sentence. Read the paragraph and develop a topic sentence for it.

The most important factor is a student's past experience of study. If a student has already developed good study habits, study at university should not be difficult. Good study habits need to be complemented by interest and motivation, factors which are important when competition gets tough. We should however not underestimate the distracting effects of financial and personal difficulties. All students have to grapple with these at some stage of their university life. Beyond the personal factors it has to be said that there is also a certain element of luck involved in success: this includes finding excellent teachers and the subject matter that inspires one to give one's best.

TODAY:Main Idea and Supporting Detail ReviewParagraph WritingWhat you need:Pen/pencil Scissors/glueNotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!

Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Quiz #10 on Thursday !

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Wed., Nov. 28, 2012

“How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?”

Paragraph Organization Part 3

DO NOW: Writing a Topic SentenceSlide30

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

NOTES ON WRITING A PARAGRAPH WITH A MAIN IDEA & SUPPORTING DETAILSlide31

Set up your notebook for the following set of notes.

TODAY

:

Main Idea and Supporting Detail ReviewParagraph WritingWhat you need:Pen/pencil Scissors/glueNotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Quiz #10 on Thursday !

Don’t forget to section this space off!

Wed., Nov. 28, 2012

“How do I organize a paragraph for main idea and supporting details?” Paragraph Organization Part 3

DO NOW: Writing a Topic Sentence

Notes on Paragraph Writing w/Main Idea & Supporting DetailsSlide32

http://prezi.com/6zuu4qtz0eez/writing-a-paragaph/?auth_key=2489e67e006ab01a4329dcbc88e92274a025a053&kw=view-6zuu4qtz0eez&rc=ref-274981

Click on this link to open up a Prezi presentation for the notes.

(Take only the notes in blue, beginning with “Topic Sentence”)Slide33

Mr. Wise-g(eye) says…Let’s take a look at:

COMPLETING OUR PREVIOUS PRACTICES WITH PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATIONSlide34

Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic Organizer

Using the paragraph on bullying, complete this

g.o. by filling in the boxes with the appropriate information. Paste it into your notebook when you are finished.

Main Idea Box: Write what the main idea of the paragraph is (in your own words).Reason & Supporting Details Boxes: Write one reason and the explanations/support given for that reason in each box (in your own words). Also, write down any key words that clued the reader as to how the piece was organized.

Main Idea:

Reason #1 & Supporting Details:

Reason #2 & Supporting Details:

Reason #3 & Supporting Details:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Reason (R):

Explanation (E):

Key Words:

Main Idea & Supporting Details Graphic Organizer

www.paragraphpunch.com

Once you have completed your graphic organizer, request an

iPad

, revisit the site listed above, and do the following:

Revise/complete your practice paragraph on your trip to Hawaii

Complete the Reading Skill Builders for Main Idea and Textual EvidenceSlide35

Review for your vocabulary quiz.

TODAY

:Vocab Quiz #10

Vocab Cumulative ReviewWhat you need:Pen/pencil YOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!Panther Prep every WednesdayVocab Quiz #10 on Thursday Today!Library on FridaySlide36

FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER 30Slide37

Get out a sheet of paper and a blue or black pen.

Turn on the

iPad on your desk.Find the Brain Pop application and open it.Do not do anything else on the iPad

.Wait for further instructions.TODAY:Main Idea and Supporting Detail Wrap-upLibrary Visit (4th & 7th)Project IntroductionWhat you need:Pen/pencil NotebookYOUR BRAIN!REMINDERS:Write the EQ in your agenda!

Panther Prep every Wednesday

HOMEWORK: Write final draft of expository essayCumulative Vocab Test on Thursday !Slide38

Watch the Brain Pop video over Main Idea.

After the video, select the option to “Take the Quiz”

As you read and answer each question on the iPad, write down your response on your paper BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO THE NEXT QUESTION.

Take your time to think about your response as you will not be able to rewrite your answer once it is recorded on your paper.After you submit your answer, if it is incorrect, circle the number of the question (you can do this in the same ink that you are writing in). If it is correct, leave the question unmarked.Once you have completed the quiz and it has been graded, raise your hand to show me your grade.DO NOT CLOSE THE APPLICATION UNTIL I HAVE SEEN YOUR QUIZ GRADE!!!You may close the program and turn the iPad off after I have recorded your grade.Read your novel until everyone has completed the quiz.Main Idea POP QUIZ!Slide39

Review the notes that I wrote to you about your rough draft.

Review the notes that you have taken and recall the practice that you have done on organizing

introductory and body paragraphs.Use what you have learned/reviewed to revise, edit, and write the final draft of your expository essay on the lined paper that I will provide.

Your final draft will be due on Monday.EXPOSITORY ESSAY FINAL DRAFTSlide40

What’s Your “Hamburger”?

Think about the analogy of the organization of an expository paragraph being just like a hamburger. (The topic and concluding sentences are the top and bottom buns, respectively, etc.) 

Based on what we have discussed and practiced in class, use the elements that make up a good essay to create/construct a model or representation of how an essay is organized. You may use any materials, tools, or objects that you can think of. Think outside of the burger box! The model that you create/construct should represent the following elements: Introductory paragraphThesis statementBody Paragraph: Topic Sentence Main Point Supporting Detail Concluding Sentence

Concluding Paragraph 

In addition to your model, you will be required to:

Write a paragraph explaining how your model relates to the organization of an essay. (And yes, you should organize your paragraph appropriately!) 

This project will be a summative assessment, and you will be asked to share your model with the class.

NINE WEEKS PROJECT