ExpositoryWriting+(Spring+2012)

Expository Writing Second Semester



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 * 4 January 2012**

Homework- Complete reading of The New York Times article on Putin and answer the attached questions on the handout. These will need to be emailed upon completion to the teacher.

Notes- Using The New York Times for Expository Writing Promoting Authentic Writing


 * 5 January 2012**

Homework- Answer, in one to two paragraphs, what cause you would support in the same manner as the Russian protesters and why you would support this cause.

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 * 6 January 2012**

Homework- Complete brainstorming and outlining on the first paper, which will be an informative essay. Produce topic for class on Monday.

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 * 9 January 2012**

Homework- Complete introductory paragraph for the first paper.

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 * 10 January 2012**

Homework- Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. Due by class on Thursday.

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 * 11 January 2012**

Homework- Continue working on rough draft of the paper. Due by class tomorrow.

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 * 12 January 2012**

Homework- Review peer review information. Complete a self-review on the paper using information given in class.

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 * 13 January 2012**

Homework- None- work on final draft of paper in class next week.

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 * 16 January 2012**

MLK Day Actitivies


 * 17 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of the informative essay. Due by class on Thursday.

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 * 18 January 2012**

Homework: Complete the final draft of the informative essay.

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 * 19 January 2012**

Homework: Identify and take notes on two possible topics for a compare and contrast essay. Be prepared to discuss and defend your ideas.

Notes: Compare Contrast- NY Times Compare Contrast Smartphones Chart- Internet Speeds Compare Contrast- Box Stores


 * 20 January 2012**

Homework: Write the first paragraph of the compare and contrast essay.

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 * 23 January 2012**

Homework: Find one internet article on your topic. Read this article and make a list of notes that can be used to help you. You can copy and past these to a word document for later use.

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 * 24 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the compare and contrast essay. Due at the beginning of class on Friday.

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 * 25 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the compare and contrast essay. Due at the beginning of class on Friday.

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 * 26 January 2012**

Homework: Complete rough draft and email upon completion. Will be used for peer review exercises tomorrow.

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 * 27 January 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 30 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the second draft of the paper.

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 * 31 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the second draft of the paper. Due by the end of class on Wednesday.

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 * 1 February 2012**

Homework: Read the student paper you were emailed. Write suggestions and comments on the paper and email to teacher upon completion.

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 * 2 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on final draft. Due by the end of the period tomorrow.

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 * 3 February 2012**

Homework: Read the story given to you in class. Be prepared to take a short quiz on it on Monday.

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 * 6 February 2012**

Homework: Define possible topics along with an outline of notes to share in class tomorrow.

Notes: What is a Literary Analysis?


 * 7 February 2012**

Homework: Write introduction to paper. Send upon completion of revaluation. Will use in class tomorrow.

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 * 8 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. First draft due by the end of the period on Friday.

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 * 9 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on first draft. Due by the end of the period tomorrow.

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 * 10 February 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 13 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the second draft of the paper. Due Wednesday.

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 * 14 February 2012**

Homework: Complete second draft of paper. We will be working on revision in class tomorrow and the final draft will be due by the end of the period on Thursday.

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 * 15 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of literary analysis. Due at the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 16 February 2012**

Homework: None (Parent Conferences)

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 * 17 February 2012**

No Classes- Parent Conferences


 * 20 February 2012**

No Classes- Parent Conferences


 * 21 February 2012**

Homework: Research commentary on a topic that is important to you. Save the link. Be able to discuss with the class.

Notes: The End of American Intervention A Third Voice for 2012 A Frightening Shortage of Vital Drugs Why China's Political Model Is Superior Asian Men Can Jump A Native American Student Responds The Jeremy Lin Problem Israel, Don't Strike Iran


 * 22 February 2012**

Homework: Put together an outline of a topic using the information given in class.

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 * 23 February 2012**

Homework: Write introduction and first paragraph for the paper on commentary.

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 * 24 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. Due by the end of class next Tuesday.

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 * 27 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. Due at the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 28 February 2012**

Homework: None (peer review tomorrow)

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 * 29 February 2012**

Homework: Put together a list of guidelines to create the second draft of the paper. This will be a part of the self-review process. List should show what you wish to accomplish.

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 * 1 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on second draft. Due at the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 2 March 2012**

Homework: None- will review second draft of papers to complet final draft next week.

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 * 5 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. Due by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 6 March 2012**

Homework: Complete commentary essay. Due at the end of the class period.

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 * 7 March 2012**

Homework: None

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No Class- Experiences Week
 * 8 March 2012**

No Class- Experiences Week
 * 9 March 2012**

No Class
 * 19 March 2012**


 * 20 March 2012**

Homework: Complete packet if not completed in class.

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 * 21 March 2012**

Homework: Define and explain five (5) possible topics for persuasive essay for class tomorrow.

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 * 22 March 2012**

Homework: Prepare for open class debate tomorrow using topics assigned to you in class.

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 * 23 March 2012**

Homework: Write introduction to the persuasive essay.

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 * 26 March 2012**

Homework: Complete first body paragraph of the paper to be reviewed in class tomorrow.

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 * 27 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the first draft of the argumentative essay (due at the end of class on Thursday)

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 * 28 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the paper. Due by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 29 March 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 30 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on second draft of paper. Due Thursday.

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 * 2 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the second draft of the paper. Due in class tomorrow (2nd period). Due at end of class tomorrow (4th period).

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 * 3 April 2012**

Homework: Focus on revision and completion of final draft of paper. It will be due at the end of class on Thursday.

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 * 4 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. Due at the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 5 April 2012**

Homework: None- Spring Break

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 * 16 April 2012**

Teacher Work Day


 * 17 April 2012**

Homework: Brainstorm ideas for the final paper. Must bring to class at least five (5) ideas with information on how this task is to be accomplished.

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 * 18 April 2012**

Homework: Find at least two pieces of research to bring in to class tomorrow. Summarize both articles, focusing on the information that needs to be used in the paper.

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 * 19 April 2012**

Homework: Write the introduction to the final paper. Send via email upon completion.

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 * 20 April 2012**

Homework: Continue to work on rough draft of the paper. Will be due towards the end of next week.

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 * 23 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. It will be due by the end of the class on Thursday.

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 * 24 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the paper. You must show progress in order to get a good homework grade.

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 * 25 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the paper. You must show progress in order to get a good homework grade.

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 * 26 April 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 27 April 2012**

No class- Field Day


 * 30 April 2012**

No class- Standardized Testing/ Earth Day/ Senior Day


 * 1 May 2012**

Homework: Review peer edited and teacher edited papers. Produce a plan for revision. Second draft due by the end of class on Friday.

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 * 2 May 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the paper. You must show progress in order to get a good homework grade. Second draft is due on Friday.

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 * 3 May 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the paper. You must show progress in order to get a good homework grade. Second draft is due at the end of class on Friday.

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 * 4 May 2012**

Homework: None (if draft completed and turned in).

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 * 7 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of the paper. Due by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 8 April 2012**

Final paper due by the end of class

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 * 9 May 2012**

Math Exam


 * 10 May 2012**

Science Exam


 * 11 May 2012**

English Exam


 * 14 May 2012**

History Exam


 * 15 May 2012**

Foreign Language Exam


 * 16 May 2012**

Exam Review and Honors Convocation