Homework 11/19/09

Period 1 & 3
Post week 12 vocab sentences

Homework 11/18/09

Period 1 & 3
Study for Vocab Quizzes
- try to make some note cards
- make hand gestures
- draw pictures

Homework 11/17/09

Period 1 & 3

1. Complete your Sermon (Typed, double-spaced that includes: 1 logical, 1 ethical, 1 emotional appeal plus loaded language that created imagery)
2. Make sure that your sermon is 3-5 minutes long
3. Study for Vocab Quiz

HOMEWORK 11/16/09

Period 1 & 3
1. Email Ms. Ramirez at ramirez.erendira@gmail.com so I can send you your username and password for the quiz on "Heinous Sin of Drunkenness" (It's gonna be hard, so make sure you review and take notes on the text)

2. Take Quiz on classmarker.com

3. Make sure that Imagery worksheet is done INCLUDING # 6 THAT NO ONE BUT ALEXIS ATTEMPTED TO DO.
[Anyone writing a sermon on reading handouts carefully and thoroughly?]

4. Type a rough draft of your sermon. Have at least 1 paragraph (5-6 sentences) done.

Homework 11/12/09

Period 1 and 3
Finish the Imagery Worksheet
Send me an email and in one paragraph explain what you think you or your classmates need to be reminded of, inspired to do or warned against and why you think it's important that they be reminded of it. It should be at least 5 sentences.
If you are having trouble, imagine yourself preaching to fellow San Pasqual students about something that they do, but must be warned against. Maybe it's something that they don't do, but should be doing. Try to remember some of the things that I preach about, but mostly try to think of one that you may feel strongly about or are passionate about.
My email is ramirez.erendira@gmail.com

Homework 11/09/09

Period 1
Take a strong moral stand on an issue that concerns you, such as high school dropouts, or a social injustice.
Then, write 1 pg. explaining
1. The main problem with this issue (why you think something needs to be done)
2. Why you chose this cause and why you think it is meaningful.
3. Propose a solution to fix it. Try to convince people to help out the cause.

ex: poverty, teen pregnancy, drop out, recreational sex, gay rights, immigration rights, etc.


Period 3
Post vocab sentences

1. In the packet "The Examination of Sarah Good" complete the Connect to Your Life writing. ( 1/2 page long)

2.Read Build Background and highlight.

3. Read Focus reading and highlight.

4. As you read, highlight examples of loaded language. (Ask someone from 1st period to explain loaded language and Read the definition in the Active Reading section.)

5. Answer questions 1,3,4,5 on pg. 148 of packet.

Homework 11/3/09

Both Periods- STUDY FOR BIG VOCAB QUIZ

Period 1
Go through the Sinners in the hands of an angry god packet and find at least 5 loaded words that Edwards uses.
Answer in 1 paragraph, What does Edwards want his audience to do and why does he want them to do it?

Period 3
Finish up the Class Notes by finding examples for Appeals to Pride, justice, efficiency, and frugality.

Homework 11/2/09

Period 1
Reread "Sinners in the hands of an angry god".

Period 3
Do # 3 Writing assignment on page 159 of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" packet.

Take a strong moral stand on an issue that concerns you, such as high school dropouts, or a social injustice.
Then, write 1 pg explaining
1. The main problem with this issue (why you think something needs to be done)
2. Why you chose this cause and why you think it's meaningful
3. Propose a solution to fix it. Try to convince people to help out the cause.

Homework 10/27/08

Period 1
1. Read the commentary packet and define the words: Interpretation, insight, analysis, evaluation, explication, reflection.
2. Take notes on important information in packet
3. Highlight concrete details in the examples given.
4. Complete the Personal commentary handout.

PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT TURNED IN ANYTHING RELATED TO ESSAY:
ANDRE REGUIL
MARVIN WELLS
JORGE TELLO
JOSE GALLARDO
KATHERINE SERNA
RAYMOND WYATT


Period 3
Type up your whole essay in rough draft from. FINAL WILL BE DUE ON FRIDAY.
Have an outline to go with it.

PEOPLE THAT HAVE NOT TURNED IN ANY PARAGRAPHS:
JOSE ALVARADO
KRISTANA HALE
JABRIEL JORDAN
BRYAN LAFON
CATALINA MARTINEZ
RAQUEL MARTINEZ
ABBY MORTON
EMILY OROZCO
STACEY STEVENS
ANESHIA WATSON

Homework 10/26/09

Both periods- Bring in your Outside Reading Notebook with your first entry transferred into it.

Period 1
If you haven't already turned in a typed introduction and a typed outline , you must do so. Then, begin your first. body paragraph
If you have turned in your introduction (Toya), write your 1st body paragraph

Period 3
1. Read the Commentary packet and take notes on it on a separate sheet of paper.
2. In the examples that are given, highlight the concrete details (CD).
3. Complete the diagram that was copied down in class by filling in your information for one of your body paragraphs. (TS) = Topic Sentence (CD)= Concrete Details (CM)= Commentary = opinion.
4. Write your second body paragraph and proofread your Intro and first body paragraph.

Homework 10/23/09

Period 1
Have an Introduction paragraph typed and double spaced ready for class.
Introduction paragraph should have 1.) hook 2.) background info 3.) Thesis
Have a typed outline also
Finish the Sinners Worksheet


Period 3
Have an Introduction paragraph AND your 1ST body paragraph
Introduction paragraph should have 1.) hook 2.) background info 3.) Thesis
Attach a typed outline.
Finish the Sinners Worksheet

Homework 10/22/09

Period 1 & 3
Post Vocab Sentences
Complete the Sinner Worksheet

Homework 10/21/09

Period 1
Complete the Thesis worksheets. Do the stapled one first and the single sheet second.

Period 3
Look up the definition of society and in a 3/4 page response explain what it means and consists of. What is society made up from? What makes a society? What are its different parts? Then give an example of each of its parts, as it relates to your life.

Type up your introduction paragraph. EMAIL IT TO ME BY 3RD PERIOD TOMORROW.
I may not be here tomorrow.

Homework 10/20/09

Period 1
Finish the Between Heaven and Hell worksheet

Period 3
Fix your thesis based on the comments I made on them.
Create an outline that supports your thesis. (Try to include actual examples that you will include in your essay.)

Homework

Period 1

• Create a Thesis statement that answers the question:

Where can Rationalism and/or Puritanism be found today?

If you already did it, make sure that it is IN FACT a thesis. Fix your thesis if it was criticized in class today.

Period 3

• Read the packet and take notes on the Puritan Context section.
• Revise your thesis if it was criticized in class.

If you didn't do one, MAKE ONE.

Homework 10/16/09

Period 1

Read the "Between Heaven and Hell" packet and take notes.

Reread pgs 10-19 in Holt textbook and take notes.

Write out a thesis for the essay you will be writing.



Having trouble?

Ask yourself the questions:

What are all of the things that Puritans believe in?

What are all of the things that Rationalists believe in?

Where can Puritanism and Rationalism be found in today's society?

Period 3
Reread pgs 10-19 in Holt textbook and take notes.

Write out a thesis for the essay you will be writing.
Having trouble?
Ask yourself the questions:
What are all of the things that Puritans believe in?
What are all of the things that Rationalists believe in?
Where can Puritanism and Rationalism be found in today's society?

Homework 10/14/09

Period 1 & 3

1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Complete the worksheet that was passed out in class. You will get credit for doing the whole worksheet. You are not obligated to complete the whole essay, but you can if you would like.

If you were not in my class (3rd period class) please see Derek or Raymond Wyatt for the worksheet that must be completed.

In the line provided after the word Read: _______________ please write in pg 10-19 in Holt Textbook (that includes The Closer Look section)

Homework 10/8/09

Period 3
Finish your final draft of your Creation Essay

Period 1
1. Post Vocab Sentences

2. Write a 1 pg response to the following warm up assignment:
Tell me everything you know, feel, think about the "Aging out" process.
Tell me of people that you know that graduated from SPA and what they're up to. How successful do you feel they are? If not, very successful, what did they do to not be successful?
What do you think life will be like when you're out? Give me a picture (figuratively speaking) of your life after SPA.

3. Study for your "Final" by studying the following questions:

1. How do you "attack" a prompt?
2. What is the purpose of hand gestures? How effective are they?
3. Why is The Bible not considered a myth?
4. Why did Ms. Ramirez start the class by learning about creations stories?
5. What does the Ramirez outline look like?
6. What are the functions of creation myths?
7. What is a thesis?
8. What did Dona Maria do to her people?
9. What three things are require in the introduction?
10. Who told their creation stories orally?
11. Did the creation stories change your thoughts about anything? Explain why or how.
12. How accurately do readers get to see the Native American traditions in the creation stories? How doe the stories compare to "the real deal" (aka. performance)?
13. What are the similarities and differences between Genesis and the Native American stories, in reference to: 1.) animals 2.) god 3.) Men and women

Homework 10/7/09

Period 1

Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 3

Choose 6 sentences to correct from the worksheet.

Bring in an edited version of your creation stories essay.

Homework 10/6/09

Period 1

Complete the Timeline Project:

1. Construct a timeline that places the narratives in chronological order.

2. Include:

• The name of explorer and natives that were involved in the narrative.
• A significant fact about the reading.
• You must add color and pictures to add interest to the project.
• You will be asked to present them to the class.
• You may work individually or in partners.

Extra Credit- add two of the other narratives that we have read and include all of the necessary facts.

Period 3

Post Vocabulary sentences

If you missed class, you must come and make up the vocab quiz.