Distance Learning Survey; Essay Reflection; and Analysis of Essay Exemplars (Period 1,2,4)

Dear Students, in an effort to reflect and improve our writing, you have two tasks which can earn you an additional 70 points, plus the distance learning survey which is 20 points.  All Assignments must be competed TODAY. No Extensions as grades are due tomorrow. Some of you are content with the grade you may have. If you are borderline, or you know your essay is not strong, I urge you to consider at least 2 of 2 tasks that follow: Analysis of  Exemplary or Discerning Timed Final Essay-- I would do this FIRST. Select one of four essays--now, all essays did not receive the same score! (I wanted to pick at least 1 Essay from each class, and each essay does something well in light of time constraints!) (Exemplar #1; Exemplar 2, Exemplar #3  or Exemplar 4 )which at the time of this post, were found to be (extremely) thoughtful, discerning or exemplary.  Use that essay to answer the following (yes, if you would like to consult more than one, you may) questions:
1. Pay attention to the essay's beginning. How does (or do, if you look at two essays) the essay commence (begin)? Does this hold your attention?
1b: How can you tell that the author is writing and not speaking? What aspects of the essay demonstrate the writer planned to write an essay and not give a "talk" about the issue?
2. Is there a claim or thesis in the first or second paragraph that seems to guide the writing? How does the writer signal to you they know where they are going?
3. How does the author demonstrate a reading of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass that is a 4+, 5 or 6? What are two things that they writing does?
4. How does the author handle: textual support, evidence from other sources, quotes/statistics?
5. Does the writer write enough? That is, are you as the reader satisfied with their analysis given the time frame?
6. What, if anything could the author do to improve the writing? Add more textual evidence from Frederick Douglass? Check spelling? Develop ideas and paragraphs more?
2. Reflection on YOUR OWN Final Essay (questions are already upload in Schoology). Window closes tonight at 9:00 pm. 
3.  Complete the Distance Learning Survey if you haven't already done so. Will close at 7pm. All students can do this. 

Final Note: DO NOT SHARE ANY ESSAYS WITH ME VIA GOOGLE DRIVE OR SCHOOLOGY MESSENGER THAT WERE NOT UPLOADED OR THAT I DID NOT GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO DO SO. THEY WILL NOT BE SCORED. 

Friday Freewrite: Friday, May 29, 2020

1. As always, you may respond to a journal topic from previous weeks or you may write about whatever you would like.
2.  As we near the end of a school term, write a letter to an underclassmen. In your letter, you may want to discuss the highs and lows of high school life, and habits to form in order to be successful.
3. Read about Ahmad Arbery, George Floyd or Breonna Taylor--and write a eulogy in the form of a poem or haiku.
4. Write about your summer plans.  What do you intend to do academically,  for relaxation and enjoyment, and for personal growth?

All Classes Contemporary Composition

No Friday Freewrite Today! If you would simply like to write in your journal because it is therapeutic, feel free to do so.  No uploads needed. you may post a journal on your blog if desired.

The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Audio Resources Period 1, 2, 4

There are several resources for you to HEAR the Narrative of Frederick Douglass while you read it.
Once site is read by Josh Banks. He has audio of Chapters 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, Chapter 5
Here are several links to the entire Narrative Audio
The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Audiobook complete with chapter markings (recorded by Jessie Zuba)
The Narrative of Frederick Douglass (free audio.org) read by Marvin Payne

Period 1 What is Annotation? Exploring The Hypothesis Student Resource Guide

Yesterday, we began to use a new tool, after we agreed that reading an online text can be tough to engage.  First, students completed the Google Form to give share their feelings about reading online versus with a text.  Then, students joined our Contemporary Composition class group on Hypothesis.  After creating an account, students were able to see the entire text of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass online. Then, they practiced making an annotation. For this assignment, you will review What is Annotation? and then visit several places in the Hypothesis student guide (as promised) to learn more about the process. You will compete a Reflective journal once you have visited the required hyperlinks inside the student resource guide.   All assignments have been uploaded to Schoology regarding understanding annotation and visiting the student guide of hypothesis. Be sure to consult schoology for your assignment deadlines and due dates.  

H Contemp Comp

Don't forget to add your reflection to our Google Slide Deck regarding your exploration of Slavery and Frederick Douglass. Link to Slide Deck here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1O2lOb9M4TRlMBEdbIrcXWRaRQiATxdeQaD1qAA9b8zs/edit?usp=sharing
Be sure to carefully read Chapters 2-4 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass.  I have CHANGED The Assignment.  Although teams will be presenting Chapters 2-4, you only need to select one chapter of YOUR Choice to do your SOAPS on. 

Contemporary Comp period 1

1. Carefully read The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Chapters 1-4. Here is an audiobook link in addition to the one posted under Class Readings and handouts. 

It is a youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuAPO788njI

2. Complete the SOAPS Analysis for the Chapters assigned. 

3. Complete the Inference Assessment in Schoology. 

Remember class is next Tuesday from 9:00 am -10:30 am