2nd/6th, 3rd: 29, 30 September 2008

Agenda:
1.Journal
2.“Osiris and Isis” Quiz
3.“Osiris and Isis” Vocabulary
4.Paragraph development: RENNS
5.Heroes
6.Computer Lab Research preparation

2nd and 6th Journal "Community Service": On September 26, 1774, John Chapman was born. Later in life, he became better known as Johnny Appleseed. Johnny performed a “community service” as he traveled west spreading apple seeds. Write about some types of community service that you could possibly perform. Explain.

3rd Journal "Favorite City" What is your favorite city? Freewrite about the city.
100 word minimum.

"Osiris and Isis" Quiz.
"Osiris and Isis" Vocabulary: Complete an activity of your choice for the following vocabulary words: oratory, abyss, resplendent, divinity, lamentation. Whatever isn't finished in class today is homework.

Paragraph Development: Supporting Details (RENNS)
Reasons
Examples
Names
Numbers
Senses

Provide RENNS for the topic sentence " Getting a good education is important for one’s future."
R = Because the job applicant had a college degree, the president of the company hired him. ("because" is a clue that the detail is a reason).

E = Example 1: For example, if one doesn’t have a high school diploma, it will be hard for him to get a decent job. Example 2: High school graduates get paid more than those who don’t graduate. College graduates get paid even more.

N = Example 1: My mom went back to college and received a promotion and substantial raise. Example 2: U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and the Commission on the Future of Higher Education are addressing accessibility, accountability and affordability in postsecondary education

N = Example 1: Fourteen years ago, it was estimated that an average college graduate would “earn $627,480 more than a high school graduate over a life time.” Example 2: Unemployment topped 40% for 1990-91 high school dropouts.

S = With a topic like this one, you may have a hard time coming up with a detail using “S.” But if you were writing about your favorite movie, you would probably have an easier time.

3rd period only: additional handout. Student read a paragraph and identified details as RENN or S. They then provided 3 details each for 2 topic sentences.

Hero Paragraph:

• On the back of the RENNS handout, you will write a paragraph about your hero.
• First, brainstorm. Make a list or web.
• Second, write your paragraph. You must have at least 4 supporting details.
• This is due at the end of class today.

Homework: "Osiris and Isis" vocabulary if you didn't turn it in during class. Think about what you would like to research in the computer lab next class. Your choices include:

1. philosophy/philosopher
2. college/university
3. Profession
4. mythological figure
   

3rd period: In addition to the above homework, finish the hero paragraph. You had at least 5 minutes to work on this at the end of class.