Norman Mailer Contest!

Here is the information...I encourage everyone to submit for this contest.

http://www.ncte.org/awards/student/nmwa

Politics & Policy

Readings from 50 Essays

The Declaration of Independence - Jefferson (2/29 - in class)

Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions - Stanton (3/2)

Letter from Birmingham Jail - King (3/5)

Gettysburg Address - Lincoln (3/6)

Handouts

Politics and the English Language - Orwell try this link: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm

A More Perfect Union - Obama ; video

Tear Down this Wall - Reagan ; TIME video

Finest Hour - Churchill; audio clip

Major Assignments:

Political Speech Analysis:Choose a political speech and evaluate that speech using the criteria established by Orwell in his essay "Politics and the English Language." Then, analyze the writing (rhetoric and style) of the speech. Ultimately, you must make a judgement of the speech's effectiveness. Length - limited to two pages, single-spaced, TNR, 12 pt.

      Grading Requirements for Analytical Writing Assignments:

• Follows directions of assignment by thoughtfully and analytically considering the assigned topic
• Provides an original and analytical thesis
• Organizes paper in a coherent and logical manner
• Explores topic via original assertions, claims, and ideas
• Sufficient use of detail to support assertions, claims, and ideas
• MLA format – typed, TNR, 12 pt font, proper heading
• Use of active voice verbs and descriptive language to emphasize ideas
• Use of appropriate English language mechanics and grammar

Sample essays:
 **These students did not have the not have the 2 page, single-spaced page limit
Ayshali - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnhlAUVOJQkjWS9KM0n9KoogzqoOlR1srJlyqplk1d0/edit
Ronnie -
https://docs.google.com/View?id=dgz22mz3_9f8n56bhp&pli=1
Katherine -
https://docs.google.com/View?id=df5857n5_69kx5hr9ft


Good site to find speeches:  American Rhetoric



Group Debate: Round Two

Select a topic and form teams for in class debates.

Opening statements - 2 minutes each
Discussion - 25 minutes
5 minute break
Closing statements - 2 minutes each

Gender - What is the impact of the gender roles that society creates and enforces?

3rd period only....read No Name Woman for Tuesday


Readings from 50 Essays
Lost in the Kitchen - Barry (2/2 - read in class...no hw)
Women's Brains - Gould (2/3)
Men, Women, Sex, and Darwin - Angier (2/6)
There is No Unmarked Woman - Tannen (2/7)
No Name Woman - Kingston (2/8)
Just Walk on By - Staples (2/9)

***Timed Writing on 2/10 (yes, it counts as a grade)...I can move this to Monday if there are tests on Friday in other classes.

Advertising review (2/13)


Gender Project
Presentation: Create a presentation that analyzes what advertising shows about American values, beliefs, and attitudes toward gender roles. The presentation should last for about 20 minutes and should actively engage the class. If you choose to work with a group, each group member must write a letter to me describing (with specific examples) their contributions to the group effort. I reserve the right to lower grades based on lack of contribution to the project.

Don't be boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Writing Contest

Young Georgia Authors

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-LI0l9knjS6NGRjMzQzN2QtZThiZC00ZDg2LWI0YTMtNmQ2YjliZTQxOTM1

Lies We Tell Adults...

Post a link to your document. Make sure that all of your names are listed in the comment box and also on your document.

Remember that this counts as a classwork grade and that there are no rewrites/resubmits.

1st Period:

Jill Armitage, Christina Bignotti, Ashwin Jayachandran, and Hanna Yokeley <3 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OVxRDxVCG0odQxre7biNh09qXrM2Gf5IwGChmm0rxOU/edit

H. Bai S. Kim J. Ha D. Chen 1st Period

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKanErFHmhpkL0so_cEJm70zU72by9kvGmFrShWP0hQ/edit

E. Pax, C. Niakan, J. Li 1st period https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aM13sFcpvGtH8lz52oYCPLjrqD19vommZOwoilz771w/edit

Sue H. and Tamaya T.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0y2aNmcWquC5mmrFou_-1Gmk4rwicmw4p73HnM2aZM/edit

C. Guan, T. Hossain, L. Lohrmann, U. Nguyen
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ly47HQw8rNpuRZc1otRbxbMdRAgxcMzy6RqHIG6D8qk/edit

Ji Hong M. 1st Period https://docs.google.com/document/d/15hQp23SFtjeMgNyDyZ7UuJHzINmL2iHW6V75XF7RBEc/edit

R. Lu, T. Kanonuhwa, C. Jamison, C. Kucera, D. Nguyen https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P78r_TffKojRBMcC_reMtN0Ky2nkAB4RSFolhtcWGY0/edit

J. Hsu E. Chung J. Craiggggg C. Hernandez
https://docs.google.com/document/d/158cIlQ7Ep9JSITYWR40jXdqus-j2c1zT9w9TVoxnaXQ/edit


3rd Period:

Sean F., Samantha M., Amy N., Linda T. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZxJMQOvNTLQ-YfPRbNmocz9nQqKDe8ruZrL0Kz_Wt7E/edit

Kane Patel, John Choi, Benny Li, Mourya Meda, Karthik Meda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iuUeB-Q7MG8rESVdbJ4rDZ8w1dS_XglnzJsjzl-DONM/edit

Savannah T. Z Shekoni Lauren M. Chryseis T. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_5BrYDxyXm84SaXSdhmrm_s5iaI49JtNDQ37zKVaf8Q/edit

N. Bhattacharyya J. Lader T. Saekao https://docs.google.com/document/d/11l06C3fmCSGEAgVUtAkSTrSH_h2gtJnXvzJRQgWWVQU/edit

Michael Park, Michelle Kim, Mack Podo https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_sjKhjma4mF9GTcwZOH-nWj6be0qZpY3rEa8EQqVv-0/edit

R. Yoo, A. Powell, J. Lee, J. Yi https://docs.google.com/document/d/15j8_ut5F4jktx056SAkT275zNdFdVMw-z4W6VOBdkB0/edit?hl=en_US#

Angeline Ngo Brett Kim Katelyn Guzman https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dXJojkSNi0qcwXaQT6FIia8wZe8kLrnPejnFm77wCs4/edit


6th Period:

A. Kelley, B. Vaughan, J. Allen, B. Lima-Silva, E. Young https://docs.google.com/document/d/17RO3IhBvM3nXjszlU7MMj8KbJNmokf9PDj7a86HNB4k/edit

B. Brooks E. Douglas
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zYoLjuy4J3KMo1JzeQr2QUz2UvhA_rzk2olU2d6RBFo/edit

J.KIM, S.HUSSAIN, S.PARKER https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pupaEOb9DSGNcIVuHylAMG7gs6GjWDrBwbaI9uGIWVs/edit

Sederra Ross, Miranda Wang, and Tiffany Luo https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cPqI650kYILgCGiIBT8vajFV65r9upO2OdzitQIDbBc/edit

J. Kaffezakis P. McVey N.Graham https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U08DxHTuOngKuw1K820yXr7xZ6JzhXy-IsAFU4FQY1o/edit

Benjamin Lee Mariel Talbot Jacob Yi https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RX0j2op_FiP5WkQhWWBbiu_PhrDT0H0Ao3IqRNC4wJI/edit

I.Vega E.Calvert C.Song C.Welborn https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Yd6fWX8-9-hFrXmW81DrCh4VLQDf_ACQRscmvJouBQ/edit