DO! WHAT! NOW!
What type of words do we circle and what type of phrases do we underline when breaking down a prompt
"Do" words and "What" phrases
What is a theme?
A theme is the central message, big idea, or underlying meaning of a story or work of art
What are the three parts we are looking for in our three part introduction?
Appeal to the reader.
Provide context.
State your claim.
What is the big twist ending to the short story The Sniper
The main character finds out he killed his brother
What two sides fought in the Irish Civil War?
A) The United States and Canada
B) The Irish and the British
C) The Republicans and the Free Staters
D) The cross country team and the track team
C) The Republicans and the Free Staters
"Do" words are always going to be which type of word
A) Nouns
B) Verbs
C) Adjectives
D) Prepositions
B) Verbs
What song/story does the following theme relate most closely to:
War is an endless cycle that encourages soldiers to see themselves and their enemies as less than human and makes them miss their home.
Soldiers's eyes
Write a claim (not a full three part introduction) in response to the following prompt.
Write an argumentative essay where you take a stance on whether or not we should try to tame wild animals and make them house pets. Support your arguments with research.
I believe that wild animals should not be tamed and made into house pets because this could be a stressful transition for the animals and dangerous for the people trying to tame them
Which of the following best describes a central theme explored in Jack Savoretti's "Soldier's Eyes"?
A) The exploration of political motivations behind armed conflicts.
B) The detailed account of specific battles and strategies
C) The celebration of military victories and heroic acts.
D) The emotional impact of war and the yearning for home.
D) The emotional impact of war and the yearning for home.
What is the key difference between how the reporter views the hawks situation and how the hawk views his own situation?
She thinks his situation is terrible and shows how society fails people while he is OK with his situation.
Identify at least 6/7 of the "do" words in the following prompt:
Write a multi-paragraph essay where you take a position on whether or not vaping products should be regulated by the government. Include evidence to support your claim, and address counterclaims. Use MLA formatting and cite all your sources
Write/Take/Include/Support/Address/Use/Cite
What is one of the three things we look for when trying to identify a theme?
How characters change
How conflicts are resolved
What symbols are repeated
Write a three part introduction in response to the following prompt. Your team will receive points for completion.
Write a 5 paragraph essay where you take a stance on whether or not schools should provide free lunches to students. Be sure to address counter claims and support your arguments with evidence.
Many nations around the world provide free school lunches to their students and those nations tend to have higher educational outcomes than the United states. While many people claim it would be too expensive to do this in the U.S. I believe it would be a worthwhile investment that would help students learn.
List 3 Character traits of the main character in The Sniper
smart/conflicted/clever/patient/regretful
How does the Latin American folktale about the jaguar and the rabbit end? What natural phenomenon does this ending seek to explain?
The jaguar launches the the rabbit onto the moon and this is why when you look up at the full moon you can sometimes see a laughing rabbit
Construct a "Do" What" T-chart for the following prompt:
Write an essay on how human activity contributes to climate change. In your essay use at least two pieces of evidence from scientific sources and explain the long term effects of this human activity if no changes are made.
Write | an essay...
Use | at least two pieces of evidence...
Explain | the long term effects...
War can cause individuals to lose their humanity which can make them commit horrible deeds that can have devastating and lasting consequences on themselves or their family.
A) The Case of Alex Thompson
B) Soldier's Eyes
C) The Sniper
D)The Hawk
C) The Sniper
Write a three part introduction for the following prompt. Your team will receive points for completion.
In an argumentative essay take a stance on whether or not high schools should implement longer school days to increase educational outcomes. Research opposing viewpoints on the topic and address counterclaims.
In our complicated world, time has become the most valuable resource that we all hold. While there is lots of debate surrounding how much of that valuable resource should be dedicated to education, based on the research I have done I believe that high schools do not need to implement a longer school day in order to increase educational outcomes.
How does the author's choice to focus on the sniper's internal thoughts and feelings shape the reader's understanding of the impact of war?
A. It romanticizes the act of killing and portrays the sniper as a hero.
B. It allows the reader to understand the psychological toll of war on an individual.
C. It creates a sense of detachment from the conflict, making it seem distant and unreal.
D. It minimizes the violence of the conflict and focuses on the sniper's strategic skills.
B. It allows the reader to understand the psychological toll of war on an individual.
What was Alex Thompson on trial for in The Case of Alex Thompson. List the legal name for what he was on trial for don't just describe what he did.
Reckless Endangerment
In one sentence summarize your purpose if you were to be given the following prompt:
Research the impact that playing sports in high school has on the mental health of student athletes. Write a CER paragraph where you argue whether participating in high school sports has more benefits or drawbacks basing your arguments on the research you have done. Use reasoning and evidence from your research to support your claim.
Write a paragraph arguing whether playing sports has more positive or negative impacts on the mental health of student athletes.
Write one of the themes we discussed from the short story The Hawk
Mindset is more important than your circumstances.
Peace can be found in unexpected ways and/or places.
Small acts of kindness can have significant effects.
What are the 5 ways we discussed that you can appeal to your reader? Circle your favorite and least favorite so far as you are developing your own writing style. 100 Points for each
A meaningful quote
Tell about a relevant event or example that is well known (or even personal)
Observational/Value Statement about Society or people
Provide an interesting statistic or fact
Ask a rhetorical question
What do the lines "Cause like the enemies that we are battling I am nothing but a human alien" mean in the song soldier's eyes. Think back to the theme we discussed for this story.
These lines emphasize the dehumanizing effects of war and how soldiers have to justify the murders they commit by viewing themselves and their enemies as less than human.
How does the main sniper trick the opposing sniper in the short story The Sniper
He puts his cap on top of his rifle and lets the enemy shoot his hat before faking his death and letting his hat and rifle fall over the edge of the building. When the rival sniper let his guard down he shoots him with his revolver.