April 15th, 2013

4/15/13

In Class:
Journal--  Imagine someone who has been homeschooled for his/her entire life. Describe to him/her what to expect on his/her first day at Boulder Prep.

GMX--  Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices, Fragments, and Complete Sentences
Review of independent and dependent clauses.
Defined run-on sentence, comma splice, sentence fragment, and complete sentence.
Identify what each clause combination creates:
   independent. = _____
   dependent. = _____
   independent + independent. = _____
   dependent + , + independent. = _____
   independent + , + independent. = _____
   independent + dependent. = _____

Instruction on the use of thesis statements and essay organization, specifically focusing on the use of occasion/position statements.
Occasion: circumstance, topic, problem, or event that prompts your writing
   -> Begins with a subordinating conjunction (see separate sheet) 
Position: consequence, statement, solution, or reaction – what you’re trying to present, explain, or prove.
   -> Directly, explicitly identifies that point or message

As a class, we read Point-Counterpoint articles (Pro, Con) on gun control. Then, we constructed an occasion/position statement for each side of the debate.

Reviewed midterm assignment (see separate post).

Exit ticket: What was the best vacation you've ever had?

Homework:
On a topic of your choice, write an occasion/position statement in the style we studied today.
Read and annotate "Just Walk On By" by Brent Staples.
Begin thinking about midterm topics.