Writing & Rule Review

WELCOME BACK!

LET’S REVIEW THE RULES!

We will have a term participation grade of
out 30 pts.:

This will include your overall notebook
grade, as well as your participation grade
in each class.

shy/embarrassed/ language

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you want participation points but you're shy...?

• Nothing, just take the zero.

• Be brave and just raise my hand.

• Take a nap.

• Write it down and ask Ms. Safa or an elbow partner to read it instead.

Class starts promptly at the

bell. Come in, READ THE
BOARD, or take the day’s
handout and get started!

Multiple Choice

The most important part of getting to class is...

• Getting there on time.

• Being ready to work.

• Reading the board.

• All of the options...

There will be a Learning Objective and a

Do Now every day. Make sure you get

started when you come in. You CANNOT

make up a Do Now unless you were
absent. EVEN IF you were talking to
another teacher. So DON'T BE LATE !

We will have a chance to get 5-10 pts of
extra credit per week if you arrive on time
every day and sit through the whole class
while participating.
● Absencentees cannot utilize these points


Classwide behavior competition will continue each month!

● HW Punches and P.P.s

No Red Ink (NRI)

Due every Sunday at midnight.
Anything submitted after that

will be considered late.

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You will have one per week, and
they are due on Sunday so you
have the time to complete them
over the weekend if you have
had a busy week.

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They can be completed on your
phone, so not having a laptop is
not an excuse.

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This is to help you improve your
English and Grammar.

Multiple Choice

How often do we have NRI?

• Every Monday
• Never, we're done for the year

• Once a year
• Only on weekends

Homework!

Who really enjoys homework…?

I will only give it under three
circumstances...

● When people in class are

not participating…I’m not
a mind reader…

● When you need extra

time to complete a long
assignment…

● NRI once a week.

Missing class

Even if you were sick, on

vacation, or just taking a day to
hibernate, YOU are responsible

for what you miss.

Parents must bring a signed

document for an excused

absence within 24 hours (illness,

family death, holidays,

emergencies).

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I am not responsible to chase
you down every time you miss
a day. I am more than happy to
help you if you are confused
but I will not hunt you down to
complete an assignment.

Things that are made up without an
excused absence, can get a
maximum grade of a “B”. You will
be losing 2% for each day
submitted late. Anything submitted
in the last week will get a max of a
50 %.

Submitted Work

If you are ever confused, or need

extra support, that’s what I’m

here for.

I WANT YOU TO SUCCEED!

For the weekly assignments, I will
collect them randomly, so make sure
you are always on top of your work!

You are more than welcome to email
me with any questions you have.

I WILL HAVE ONE DAY A WEEK
WHERE I WILL STAY LATE FOR
ANYONE WHO NEEDS TIME OR
HELP!

It will be announced and posted
every week

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you submit something late?

• Catch me in the hallway and tell me

• Send a message on Canvas

• Tell your mom to reach out

• All of the above

Drills!

I come from NY where I have

actually been in several

emergencies, and will therefore

tolerate no misbehaving.

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If there is a drill in your class,
you will walk together in front of
me.

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Follow the line leader carrying
the RED folder with my name on
it.

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If you are not with the group
when I get out side, or when we
come back to class, you will get
a referral.

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Do not disrespect my presence
by yelling in the hallways or
while we are outside.

Bathrooms!

Only three people per class.

You need a pass to go

anywhere!

If you don't actually have to use the
bathroom, please don't take the time away
from other people who actually need to go.

●Typically there will only be around 20
min per class where there will be time
to go. Because of the signing out that I
have to do, it will interrupt my class
which makes it tough.

●If you go more than three times a week,
you are missing important information.
I will reach out to a parent and inquire
as to whether there is a medical
condition I should be aware of.

No phones, earbuds, smart

watches, not ever!

This is not only my rule but an OCPS rule.

If I see it, I will take it. I will not argue or fight with you,
you will give it to me or give it to the dean. The choice is

yours.

We now have to do referrals for this, so if you don't want

to get in trouble, don't do be tempted!

Respect me, each other, and
any other grown ups in the

room.

I expect the same respect I

give to you.

Now let’s review!

Unpacking the Prompt!

In order to unpack a prompt, remember to:

1.

Box the essay type

2.

Circle the topic (who or what?)

3.

Underline your point (what do I have to prove in my essay?)

4.

Explain each (break it down)

5.

Then restate as if you’re going to write your essay

6.

Give examples for your outline (try and figure out what
possible examples you can give)

Write an expository

essay about the effect of

space exploration.

Restate…

Write an expository essay about the impacts

of space exploration…

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the flip that we restate ?

• The topic

• The Central Idea

• The thesis

• All of the answers

Then we have our central idea
for each of our sources...
We want to use this to find the thing they all have in common...what would I try to prove with my essay?

Multiple Choice

Why do we need to know the central idea?

• Because it's our thesis

• Because we need to know what the sources are about

• In order to make the connection between all of the sources

• The central idea is like the main idea

Then is when we should fold
our paper to create an outline for our essay...

Thesis Statement:

(Source 1)

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“........”

“........”

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(Source 2)

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“........”

“........”

“........”

(Source 3)

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“........”

“........”

“........”

Multiple Choice

Why do we fold our paper into the 3TT form?

• In order to help us create a clear structured essay...

• All of the answers!

• In order to help organize our thoughts...

• In order to create an outline for the essay...

Let’s start with our

TASC outline!

​T- Title: What is the title of the piece of literature
A- Author: provides the name of the author
S- Summary: answers the questions of (who, what, where, when)
C- Claim: provides evidence to support your topic (why, and how)

Multiple Choice

What is the order of steps to writing an essay?

• First, make your 3TT chart.

  Next, write your thesis.

  Then, write our central idea.

  Afterwards, unpack the prompt.

  And finally, write our TASC outline.

• First, unpack the prompt.

  Next, write our TASC outline.

  Then, make your 3TT chart.

  Afterwards, write your thesis.

  And finally, write our central idea.

• First, unpack the prompt.

  Next, write your thesis.

  Then, write our central idea.

  Afterwards, make your 3TT chart.

  And finally, write our TASC outline.

• First, write your thesis.

  Next, write our TASC outline.

  Then, make your 3TT chart.

  Afterwards, unpack the prompt.

  And finally, write our central idea.