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English 12 Honors Unit Overview Term 2: During the 2nd Term we will focus on practicing ** MLA format **, grammar (run-ons/fragments, comma usage, and consistent verb tenses), ** analyzing a speeh ** , and ** writing a speech **.
 * Term 2 Unit Plans: [|MLAcitationUnit12S.doc] [|GrammarUnit12S.doc] [|SpeechUnit12S.doc] **

**Term 2 Grades: [|12SGradesTerm2.doc] **

**12 S Term 1 PowerPoints** =Click the buttons below to see the rubrics and information for:= = Speech for History Class = = Group Speeches: Computer Lab Research =

= Prezi =

** MLA Format and Citation- History Essay **

** Journal Entries **


 * What We Did in Class:**

**Term 2**

 * Friday, January 20**
 * -** We completed the Study Guide. Coplete the outline for 5 bonus points for Monday if you give it to me that day.


 * Thursday, January 19**
 * -** We continued practicing for the final with the PowerPoint and Study Guide.

- We started reviewing for the final exam using the following Power Point and Study Guide. We practiced the first two pages.
 * Wednesday, January 18**
 * PowerPoint: [|1stSememsterExamStudyGuide.ppt]
 * 1st Semester Final Study Guide: [|1st Semester Final 12S.doc]

- You finished delivering the persuasive speeches.
 * Tuesday, January 17**

- You started delivering your persuasive speeches.
 * Monday, January 16**


 * Friday, January 13**
 * -** We will start giving your speeches on MONDAY, JANUARY 16th
 * -** You completed the handout to practice and perfect your speeches in groups: [|SpeechPeerEvaluation.doc]

- We discussed ways to present your speech: reading from the paper, using note cards, and memorization. - You continued working on perfecting your speeches. - Your speeches will start next MONDAY!
 * Thursday, January 12**
 * -** I gave you a demonstration speech, and you reviewed the performance with the help of the PowerPoint: [|For Today 12 S 1 12.ppt]

- We discussed the Speeches for next week (See the Rubric above under Speech For History Class) - You worked on improving the powerful language in your speech and talking directly to the audience. You answered the four questions at the end of the PowerPoint to reflect on your writing :[|For Today 12 S 1 11.ppt]. - You turned in your answers to the questions at the end of class.
 * Wednesday, January 11**

- We looked at a student's example of a speech.
 * Monday, December 5**
 * -** We completed "The King's Speech"
 * Thursday, November 31**
 * -** We continued watching the movie to answer the questions

- We started watching "The King's Speech" to answer the following questions: - Also, remember that your rough draft for the speech is due by midnight tomorrow. Please e-mail it to me so we'll be able to do an activity with it
 * Wednesday, November 30**
 * -** We discussed the Rubric for the Speech assignments for the remainder of the quarter.
 * Who are the main characters?
 * What is the problem?
 * What is the setting?
 * What advice about speaking can you get from the movie?
 * How does he solve his problem

- We discussed appropriate speech delivery with the help of the powerpoint: [|SpeechDelivery.ppt]
 * Tuesday, November 29**
 * -** I collected the outlines for your speech.

- We looked at an example speech in Incorrect MLA format and put it in correct MLA format: [|SAMPLE Incorrect Persuasive Essay on Organ Donation.docx]
 * Thursday, November 24**
 * -** We continued working on your speech outlines and made up missing work.

- We worked on outlining your speech using the information from the following PowerPoint and website:
 * Wednesday, November 23**
 * Speech Outline Format: [|Persuasive Speech Outline.ppt]
 * Example Outline: []


 * Monday, November 21**
 * -** Work on the outline for your history speech with the help of the PowerPoint: [|Persuasive Speech Outline.ppt]

- We completed the assignment above under the link: Speech for History Class.
 * Thursday, November 17**

- You brainstormed for the History speech by answering the following questions: On a separate piece of paper, write a brainstorm that addresses these questions: ¡ What is your history topic and why is it important? ¡ Who is your audience? ¡ What is your main goal or purpose? ¡ What is your solution for the problem? Why is it the best? ¡ How will you use rhetoric while writing your speech? Brainstorm different information you can gather for logos, pathos, ethos…etc.
 * Wednesday, November 16**
 * -** We discussed the Speech for History Class (see above)

- We returned the the Journals: If you wish to recuperate, correct ONE of the journals- use paragraphs, check grammar.
 * Tuesday, November 15**
 * -** We returned the Grammar Quiz: If you wish to recuperate, stay after school on Thursday.
 * -** You broke into groups and discussed the following questions. If you were absent, answer these questions on your own and turn them in.
 * What were your speeches?
 * What role did history play in the creation of the speeches?
 * How did the current times affect your choice of history topics?
 * What is "rhetoric"?
 * How can you use rhetoric for your speeches?

- Remember: There is a Grammar Quiz Tomorrow. - Also: Those who went to the Bi-National Games... the 2 journal entries and Prezis are due tomorrow (See the links above).
 * Thursday, November 10**
 * -** We went to the computer lab to work on the Group Speeches: Computer Lab Research (See the link above)

- We reviewed your grammar for the Grammar Quiz on Friday: [|FANBOYReview.ppt] - You were given a speech to analyze with your groups in class. Here are the four speeches and the questions you had to answer: [|Group Speeches.doc] - Tomorrow, we will go to the computer lab to research the history of your speech.
 * Wednesday, November 9**
 * -** You turned in the Queen's speech worksheet.

- We reviewed FANBOYS and Non-FANBOYS - We discussed Rhetoric Using the following worksheets: [|010202il-download.pdf], [|strategy-definition.pdf] , [|QueenElizSpeech (1).pdf] , use the following questions instead of the ones at the end of the previous worksheet: [|Queen Elizabeth I.doc] - Remember: Grammar Quiz on Friday - Homework: Complete the Queen's Speech worsheet. - You were given different objects to observe with your senses. - You recorded your observations in the table with your group. - Looked up alternate descriptive words with a thesaurus.
 * Tuesday, November 8**
 * -** Those who didn't go to Bi-Nationals turned in your journal entries
 * Wednesday, November 2**
 * -** We completed a sensory detail activity.

- We discussed the assignments for the week and those going to Bi-Nationals - You did a personality assessment activity.
 * Tuesday, November 1 **

** Monday, October 31 **
- You filled in the worksheet based off the class notes: [|fanboysanddependents.doc] - Worked in pairs in order to complete the activity.
 * - **We discussed FANBOYS and Non-FANBOYS with the help of this PowerPoint: [|FANBOYS.pptx]

[|ParentheticalReviewFragmentsRunons.doc] - REMEMBER the MLA essay is due on THIS Friday.
 * Tuesday, October 25**
 * -**We completed a group project to practice fragments and run-on sentences:

- Click on the ASSIGNMENT button above to see the full assignments - The MLA essay is due on THIS Friday.
 * Monday, October 24**
 * -** We went to the computer lab to work on your MLA format and Prezi assignment

- REMEMBER to bring a digital copy of your history essay to class on Monday
 * Thursday, October 20**
 * -** We reviewed MLA format

- **12 B:** we completed the following assignment for a speaking grade the last period of the day: [|Reading Reflection.ppt]
(If you were absent from the class, you need to read an English book or magazine for 30 minutes and complete the assignment. Have this ready for Monday, I will have you share your reading reflection in your normal English class if there is enough time.)

- We practiced MLA format with a PowerPoint and worksheet - examined your History essays to check for the corrections you will make in the computer lab on Monday. [|MLAWorksheet.doc] [|MLA Style.ppt] - REMEMBER to bring the file for your **history essay** to class on Monday.
 * Wednesday, October 19**

- You analyzed you writing and wrote a Writing Journal Reflection for the following three questions: Use the rubric from the PowerPoint presentation to assess your work
 * Tuesday, October 18**
 * -** We discussed expectations and goals for the term: [|12S Term2intro.ppt]
 * 1) What is your greatest writing strength? Give an example from your writing.
 * 2) What are two of your writing weaknesses? Give an example from your writing.
 * 3) How will you improve your writing weaknesses by the end of the term? Explain