Lit Term 1 - Figurative Language:
The use of words, phrases, symbols, and ideas in such a way as to evoke mental images and sense impressions.
Spelling: Week 1 – Winter 2012
1. Juvenile – Youth
2. Accrued – gathered
3. Puree – Blended
4. Potassium – Chemical/vitamin
5. Lullaby – baby song
6. Peruse – Look through
7. Laborious – Hard work
8. Trespass – Invade
9. Impel – force
10. Immaculate – Neat and tidy
-Hand out New vocab sheets. Students will find thier own 5 vocab words each week from now on to be turned in on Fridays.
-Greek page 14,15. Due Wednesday
-Passed out new Lit terms log. Copies on the back table. These are not homework. They are to be kept till the end of the quarter and turned in all at once.
-10 new spelling words and 1 lit term - see above.
-Continued watching "Clash of the Titans" in class.
English 8:
-Spelling Week 1 - Quiz on Friday
-Lit Term Week 1 - Quiz on Friday
-Greek Page 14, 15 - Due Wednesday
-Continue Amendment presentations
History 8:
-Continue Amendment presentations
English 7:
-Spelling Week 1 - Quiz on Friday
-Lit Term week 1 - Quiz on Friday
-Introduction to Persuasive Essays.
Notes: - We didn't get through all of this today, but will continue tomorrow.
A good persuasive essay topic should always be the subject of the argument. A successful argument will conform to the following guidelines:
• It must make a statement of case
• Recognize any opposition
• Defense, with your strongest argument last
The main function of the introductory paragraph is to introduce the topic of the essay. You should begin your introduction with a general statement about the topic, and end the paragraph with your thesis statement. Your opening statement should relate to the thesis statement, but should not replace it.
The real power of your essay resides in the body of your essay. The body contains the main argument on the topic, and is where you want to persuade your reader to see your point of view. There are a few steps you can take to write a solid body to your essay.
• Acknowledge any truths there may be with the opposition early
• Use one paragraph per major argument that supports your point of view
• Save your best argument for your last paragraph
• Do not develop a con point better than you do a pro point
The conclusion of your essay should begin by restating your thesis, and then working down to a final broad statement. Many readers will only remember the conclusion of the story, so you need to make this paragraph your strongest one yet. Be sure to restate the most important points of your essay to keep them fresh in your reader’s mind.
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