Went to computer lab to finish working on resumes and cover letters (due no later than Tuesday).
Handed out rubrics for both assignments
Went back to class to preview articles for final researched persuasive essay (final exam worth 20% of your second term mark).
Tomorrow we will spend the entire class previewing/highlighting articles for final.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Persuasive Cats and Dogs essay dissection
“Why Dogs Are the Cat’s Pajamas” – Dissection of a Persuasive Essay
Implicit thesis statement: Dogs are superior to cats.
Allusion: “it barks”
Argument #1: Dogs are more friendly animals than cats.
Argument #2: Dogs are more giving creatures than cats.
Counter-Argument: Cats are more self-reliant than dogs.
Refutation: Whole point of having a pet is to spend time with it and have a mutually dependent relationship.
Counter-Argument: Cats are self-cleaning
Refutation: (humour – “ovens are self-cleaning”) Rewarding to care for dogs (ie: baths).
Argument #3: Dogs have a purpose/use they can be trained.
Counter-Argument: Cats are useful they catch mice.
Refutation: They don’t catch mice on purpose it’s their killer instinct (negative trait).
Counter-Argument: Cats are smarter than dogs. (examples: villains etc.) Pain them as sinister, calculating, evil creatures
Refutation: Dogs are too lovable – it’s not in their genetic make-up to be so conniving.
Argument #4: There is more variety (sizes, shapes, colors) when it comes to dogs.
Argument #5: Dogs are unselfish and brave.
Ends with an anecdote and an emotional appeal to further convince/persuade the reader.
Implicit thesis statement: Dogs are superior to cats.
Allusion: “it barks”
Argument #1: Dogs are more friendly animals than cats.
Argument #2: Dogs are more giving creatures than cats.
Counter-Argument: Cats are more self-reliant than dogs.
Refutation: Whole point of having a pet is to spend time with it and have a mutually dependent relationship.
Counter-Argument: Cats are self-cleaning
Refutation: (humour – “ovens are self-cleaning”) Rewarding to care for dogs (ie: baths).
Argument #3: Dogs have a purpose/use they can be trained.
Counter-Argument: Cats are useful they catch mice.
Refutation: They don’t catch mice on purpose it’s their killer instinct (negative trait).
Counter-Argument: Cats are smarter than dogs. (examples: villains etc.) Pain them as sinister, calculating, evil creatures
Refutation: Dogs are too lovable – it’s not in their genetic make-up to be so conniving.
Argument #4: There is more variety (sizes, shapes, colors) when it comes to dogs.
Argument #5: Dogs are unselfish and brave.
Ends with an anecdote and an emotional appeal to further convince/persuade the reader.
Resume and Cover Letter Exercise
Resumé and Cover Letter Exercise
Your mission is to find a job which interests you. You do not have to be 100% qualified for this job; however, you will be asked to relate any previous experiences (work or volunteer-related) and skills you have acquired, to the position. You will prepare a resumé and cover letter to apply for this job.
Part I
Please go to the website: http://jobbank.gc.ca/Search_en.aspx
1. You need to choose Prince Edward Island under the heading "Select" where you are willing to work.
2. Be sure that the following sections are selected: All Jobs, All Text, All Occupations, Job Bank Jobs, & Government of Canada Jobs.
3. Press "Search".
4. A list of current jobs should appear on your screen. Navigate the website to find jobs which interest you.
5. Click on any job that interests you and a job description should pop up. If this job interests you, click the "print" icon.
6. You must print out 1 job description.
Part II
1. Read over both job descriptions. Choose the job which you feel you are best suited/qualified for.
2. Use the job descriptions you printed out to do the following:
$ Create a resume on career cruising (you should have already done this last class).
$ Create a cover letter to apply for the position (please use the templates as a guide).
$ You will be asked to pass the following materials in this order:
Cover Letter
Resume
Job Description (print-out)
Your mission is to find a job which interests you. You do not have to be 100% qualified for this job; however, you will be asked to relate any previous experiences (work or volunteer-related) and skills you have acquired, to the position. You will prepare a resumé and cover letter to apply for this job.
Part I
Please go to the website: http://jobbank.gc.ca/Search_en.aspx
1. You need to choose Prince Edward Island under the heading "Select" where you are willing to work.
2. Be sure that the following sections are selected: All Jobs, All Text, All Occupations, Job Bank Jobs, & Government of Canada Jobs.
3. Press "Search".
4. A list of current jobs should appear on your screen. Navigate the website to find jobs which interest you.
5. Click on any job that interests you and a job description should pop up. If this job interests you, click the "print" icon.
6. You must print out 1 job description.
Part II
1. Read over both job descriptions. Choose the job which you feel you are best suited/qualified for.
2. Use the job descriptions you printed out to do the following:
$ Create a resume on career cruising (you should have already done this last class).
$ Create a cover letter to apply for the position (please use the templates as a guide).
$ You will be asked to pass the following materials in this order:
Cover Letter
Resume
Job Description (print-out)
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday, June 7
Went over persuasive KD essays (dissected for persuasive elements)
Talked about the final exam
Finished Narrative Autobiography Oral presentations
Passed out persuasive essays on cats and dogs --> dissect for homework
Talked about the final exam
Finished Narrative Autobiography Oral presentations
Passed out persuasive essays on cats and dogs --> dissect for homework
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 1
Passed out info. sheet on persuasive writing
Passed out two persuasive essays on Kraft Dinner (read aloud)
Students had to dissect articles for homework (all info. is on side board in the classroom).
Oral Presentations Friday and Movie Reviews are due Friday!
Narrative Autobiography Rubric
Creativity/Voice /5
$ Use of imagination
$ Object’s voice shines through
$ Humour
Paragraph Strength /5
$ Use of transitional words
$ Sentence structure is varied
$ Flow
Oral Presentation
• Eye contact
• Speed
• Expression (must capture audience’s interest) /5
•
Storyline /5
$ Appealing to the reader
$ Follows a logical sequence
$ Has a strong beginning that hooks the reader=s interest; ends appropriately (object in the >state= that you chose it).
$ Content (length)
Total: /20 marks =
Passed out two persuasive essays on Kraft Dinner (read aloud)
Students had to dissect articles for homework (all info. is on side board in the classroom).
Oral Presentations Friday and Movie Reviews are due Friday!
Narrative Autobiography Rubric
Creativity/Voice /5
$ Use of imagination
$ Object’s voice shines through
$ Humour
Paragraph Strength /5
$ Use of transitional words
$ Sentence structure is varied
$ Flow
Oral Presentation
• Eye contact
• Speed
• Expression (must capture audience’s interest) /5
•
Storyline /5
$ Appealing to the reader
$ Follows a logical sequence
$ Has a strong beginning that hooks the reader=s interest; ends appropriately (object in the >state= that you chose it).
$ Content (length)
Total: /20 marks =
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, May 31
Notes on Persuasive Writing (2 overheads)
Went over Types of Persuasive Writing
Showed a sample editorial article
Writing Folders: Write a letter to the editor on a controversial topic of your choice.
5 paragraph movie review due: Thursday, June 3
Narrative Autobiography Oral Presentation: Friday, June 4
Bring in your resumes (if you have them) or useful info. relating to your work experience/interests Wednesday (we will be working on resumes and cover letters in the computer lab).
Went over Types of Persuasive Writing
Showed a sample editorial article
Writing Folders: Write a letter to the editor on a controversial topic of your choice.
5 paragraph movie review due: Thursday, June 3
Narrative Autobiography Oral Presentation: Friday, June 4
Bring in your resumes (if you have them) or useful info. relating to your work experience/interests Wednesday (we will be working on resumes and cover letters in the computer lab).
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, May 27
Watched -- Freedom Writers --
Assigned 5 paragraph movie review (passed out criteria sheet) -- due next Thursday, June 4th.
Assigned 5 paragraph movie review (passed out criteria sheet) -- due next Thursday, June 4th.
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