Tues. August 20

BR: Grammar pages 48-49 Review  1-22

When finished, students are to begin reading over the English 12 syllabus.

Agenda:

1^st Block

• Teacher will then explain the descriptive essay through a power point presentation “Show, Don’t Tell”
• Teacher will then share a personal story along with the object of meaning. Included will be an example of a well-developed descriptive paragraph.
• Outline & Introductory Paragraph: Students will be introduced to the outline and introductory paragraph of the descriptive essay.
• Write: Students will begin writing after brainstorming and finalizing on topic.
•  Individually, students will research a British influence: music (artist, band, etc.), film, literature, science, etc. Write a well-developed response (at least 1 page hand-written). Be prepared to share in class. Avoid doing the same as your neighbor. 

In your one page response, be sure to answer the following questions: Who? What (what do they do? What have they done?) Why is it such a major influence? How did they get their start? (brief biographical info.)

4th Block 

•  Individually, students will research a British influence: music, film literature, science, etc. Write a well-developed paragraph response. Be prepared to share in class. Avoid doing the same as your neighbor. In your paragraph, be sure to answer the questions: Who? What (what do they do? What have they done?) Why is it such a major influence? 
•  Outline & Introductory Paragraph: Students will be introduced to the outline and introductory paragraph of the descriptive essay.
• Write: Students will begin writing after brainstorming and finalizing on topic.