Bell-Ringer: Please turn in your Tutorial Request Form to Mr.
Naruta immediately. Then, pick up an Independent Reading and
Reflection worksheet from the front table. The bookshelf by the
windows is stuffed full of books and magazines geared toward some
aspect of World History. Please select one (your choice) and spend
the next 15 minutes independently reading. Afterward, you will be
responsible for filling in the reflection form. Tuesday, January 15
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Daily Agenda: Bell-Ringer: Independent Reading and Reflection
Word of the Day prudent Writing Workshop: The Comparison Essay
Tutorial #1 Tutorial Reflection Essential Question: What is a
civilization and what are its defining characteristics? Homework:
Make sure your Wiki Reflection is posted and you have read the
packets from Friday and Monday. Use tonight to review the material
in Chapters 1- 5.
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PRUDENT- CAREFUL; CAUTIONS; sENSIBLE In the Twilight saga Bella
Swan is a high school student who meets and falls in love with
Edward Cullen. However, Edward is not just another high school
student. He is a 107-year-old vampire who stopped aging physically
at 17. Edward understands that their relationship will pose grave
dangers to Bella. However, Bella and Edward love each other so they
decide to stay together despite the danger. Together, they must be
PRUDENT in dealing with the dangers that they face during their
relationship. Day two, block one
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PRUDENT- CAREFUL; CAUTIONS; sENSIBLE Questions, Reasons, and
Examples.. A scientist must be prudent by carefully testing each
hypothesis and being cautious not to jump to conclusions. Now, you
complete each example. A coach must be prudent when.. An air
traffic controller must be prudent by Day two, block two
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PRUDENT- CAREFUL; CAUTIONS; sENSIBLE Questions, Reasons, and
Examples.. A scientist must be prudent by carefully testing each
hypothesis and being cautious not to jump to conclusions. Now, you
complete each example. A coach must be prudent when considering the
strengths and weaknesses of each player before assigning positions
and plays. An air traffic controller must be prudent by carefully
reviewing all incoming and outgoing flights before approving the
flight plan of a private jet. Day two, block two (possible
answers)
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The Comparison Essay Guidelines and Expectations for Good AP
Writing
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Compare and Contrast
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Know the Rubric Comparison means to say what is the same and
what is different. This says at LEAST on you need THREE Rule of
3!!! Analyze means to say why why is there a difference or
similarity
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Tackle the Question
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Brainstorm Quickly
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Format of Essay Remember you only get points for pointing out
the similarities and differences. Consider the following
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If you do the following Where are you going to compare and
contrast???
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The following also has some issues Can work, but not
always
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Best format to get POINTS This requires a lot of prewriting if
you have time, do this!!!
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Use Outline Thesis Same as before answer question, use groups,
and give hints Political Goals and Outcomes Economic Goals and
Outcomes Military Goals and Outcomes Evidence (at least 3 detailed
examples) Conclusion
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Common Problems Describing the two things/events separately
(with great evidence) but never comparing and/or contrasting NO
POINTS FOR DESCRIBING Confusing dates, people, and places Running
out of time and not finishing
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Thesis and Introduction Length: 3-7 sentences Organization:
Background Argument Roadmap Background: Attention-Getter (prove you
understand history/set the stage) Argument: Must be explicit,
comparative, and avoid restating question. Roadmap: Indirectly
describe how you will support your thesis (can be part of
thesis)
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Body Paragraphs Length: About 7 sentences Organization: Topic
sentence, evidence, analysis (repeat the last two three times) DONT
just talk about one, then talk about the other (parallel structure)
Make DIRECT comparisons, and use effective transitions Use body
paragraphs to prove or support your thesis Explain, dont just list
similarities and differences (analysis)
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Conclusion No points can be taken off for not having a
conclusion But, it is your final chance to make sure that your
argument is not lost (back-up thesis?) This is your chance to show
you recognize the significance of your argument (Your answer to So
What?)
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General Writing Tips Cant get a 9 with improper grammar,
spelling, and punctuation Use active and descriptive language;
avoid passive voice Asset Grading = Cant be penalized for wrong
info, only credited for good info Effective transitions (Similarly,
likewise, along the same lines, in contrast, however, etc.)go along
way to establishing a good comparative tone
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Take a moment to fill in the heading on the tutorial request
form provided (name and date). While you wait, look over the form
silently on your own. What is a Tutorial?
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AVID Tutorials: Tutorials were designed by the AVID program as
a means of using questioning to assist students in coming to their
own conclusions about questions they were unsure of. First,
identify a question that you are struggling with. Note, this is not
the same thing as a question you cant answer. This should be a
question that you have studied and researched, but are still unsure
of or unclear about. It cannot be a question that you can merely
look up in the book or your notes (that is your responsibility).
Next, attempt to solve the problem using the TRF form. In the
process, identify where (at what point or step) you are having
confusion. Then, rewrite the question to reflect and focus on this
point of confusion. During the tutorial, you will present your
question to the rest of your group. Rather than merely telling
youre the answer, your group members will ask you questions to
assist you in reaching your own conclusion to the question.
Finally, you will recap your understanding of the answer and
identify the steps that you used to solve the question. This works
very well for three reasons: (1) It forces you to recognize the
process you are using to solve challenging questions; (2) It draws
your attention to critical thinking questions, not just
memorization of names, dates, and events; and (3) it forces you to
answer the question, instead of someone else doing it for you and
then just trying to memorize their answer. Your tutorial questions
may come from any academic subject you are currently taking, though
you are strongly encouraged to focus on AP World History
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Make sure your Wiki Reflection is posted and you have read the
packets from Friday and Monday. Use tonight to review the material
in Chapters 1-5. In-class essay tomorrow, so make sure you are
comfortable with at least 2 River Valley Civilizations.
Homework:
