Classwork and Homework

Today, we reviewed thesis statements from the homework that you did last Wednesday. Remember that thesis statements should:

1. Be a complete sentence.
2. Do not simply announce the topic. Instead, express an opinion, attitude, or idea.
3. Express an opinion in your thesis statement, not just a fact.
4. Focus on only one idea toward the topic. 

Secondly, we talked about topic sentences and developmental paragraphs. Here is the PowerPoint that we used today in class. 

Homework: 

1. Finish your question and topic sentences using the format below. Remember that you must have a question because it lets you know the “why” of your thesis statement. This can be typed or handwritten.
2. Read “Support” pg. 23-24 in your textbook.

My thesis statement: ________________________________________________.

Question: __________________________________________________________.

Topic sentences:

1. _____________________________________________________________.
2. _____________________________________________________________.
3. _____________________________________________________________.      

Journal Week 2 (May 27-30)

At the ELC we “expect excellence” of our students and teachers. Each week we post a quote about excellence on the walls of the ELC for people to think about. One of the quotes by President Hinckley says:

• “I hope you will simply do what you can do in the best way you know how. If you do so, you will witness miracles come to pass."

Think about this quote and then write about how this quote can help you to be a more excellent student.

*Because this is a short week, you will only need to write 1 1/2 pages in the Blue Book, or 3/4 of a page (double-spaced) typed.

Outline Homework

Today in class, we learned about writing Integrated Essays and then practiced with doing one. Tonight for homework, you must create an outline for your first paper (Compare & Contrast) on economic systems. Use the background knowledge worksheet, the venn diagram, and your written thesis statement to create this. This outline will provide you with the basics, you just fill in the information! :) I will show you how to do it in the example below. The information you must fill in is represented by the blue text. This is due by NOON tomorrow. Please email the digital copy to me, or hand in the packet to me

EXAMPLE:

Compare/Contrast Outline—Point-by-Point

Topic: Economic Systems

2 Items: Command system and traditional system

3 Sub Topics: Motivation for progression, opportunities given to individuals, citizens already given set roles 

Introduction

            Thesis – Although command and traditional economic systems are different in how they function, they are actually similar in their treatment of individuality in their citizens in that motivation for progression is low, the opportunities given to individuals are little to none, and that citizens are already given set roles in society.

Sub topic 1 - Motivation for progression
Item 1 – Command system

Item 2 – Traditional system

Brainstorming – In U.S.S.R. in the 70s & 80s = low motivation to get better; societies in Africa are unchanging and have no upward mobility; no room for a person to move up

Sub topic 2 - Opportunities given to individuals

Item 1 – Command system

Item 2 – Traditional system

Brainstorming – Very limited to what a person can do, citizens have little to no rights, and can be punished for their "disobedience" to the system.

Sub topic 3 - Citizens have a set role in society
Item 1 – Command system

Item 2 – Traditional system

Brainstorming – In Inuit societies, they needed to depend on skill, and depended on those with skill but the average person wouldn't be able to provide. 

Conclusion

Classwork & Homework

Classwork- Today in class, we went through the homework from yesterday. I am posting a link to both classes collective answers about the background information. 

• 9:30 Class Answers
• 12:15 Class Answers

We also talked about setting SMART goals and our motivation behind setting goals and went over the important elements of thesis statements as well. You can view the PowerPoint here.

Homework- Please turn in the following tomorrow May 23rd during class:

1.  Read pp. 102-104 in your textbook and complete Exercises 1 & 2.

2. Venn Diagram for the two economic systems you want to compare, including three (3) points of comparison or contrast. You can download the Venn Diagram here, or you may replicate it in your notes.

• You must write 3 things that you know about the first economic system, 3 things you know about the second system, and 3 things that they both share. 
• It will be better if you choose things you can contrast that have similar points of comparison. You can see that I have similar points of comparison below: environment, change, and types of societies/governments that these economies are found in.

Example: 

3. A thesis statement (1 sentence!) that follow the rules of thesis statements (pg. 102-103 in your book), has a clear purpose (pg. 155), and has at least 3 points of comparison (sub topics).

Example: 

Although command and traditional economic systems are different in how they function, they are actually similar in their treatment of individuality in their citizens in that motivation for progression is low, the opportunities given to individuals are little to none, and that citizens are already given set rolls in society.

Although command and traditional economic systems are different in how they function, they are actually similar in their treatment of individuality in their citizens in that 1) motivation for progression is low, 2) the opportunities given to individuals are little to none, and that 3) citizens are already given set rolls in society.

The underlined parts are the purpose, and the numbered italics are the 3 points of comparison.

Journal Week 1 Prompt: SMART Goals

Your journal this week will be the SMART goal worksheet I handed to you today in class. Remember that your goal needs to be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely and that you have a plan to carry out the goal. As long as you have written down a well-thought out SMART and come and see me for the writing conference, you will receive FULL CREDIT. :)

Compare/Contrast Essay Background Homework

Please complete this assignment before class on Wednesday, May 22. You may do this assignment on the computer, or write it out by hand. Bring it to class tomorrow.

The topic of the Compare/Contrast essay is: Compare or Contrast two different economic systems (Traditional, Command, or Market system). 

To get started, use the following resources to find some background information. You can download the Word Document for this assignment here: Developing Background Knowledge CC essay.

Developing Background Knowledge

        One important part of academic writing is developing background knowledge. For this homework assignment, you will start to develop background knowledge for three different economic systems: Traditional, Market, and Command economies. Use the classification chart below fill in your background knowledge.

Use the following three resources to fill in the chart. Spend 40 minutes reading the sources and filling in the chart.

1. http://www.tulelake.k12.ca.us/ths/teachers/mhartung/classes/economics/Student_Edition_Text/support/PDF/docs/chap02.pdf pg. 33-39

2. http://gozips.uakron.edu/~ely2/three%20economic%20systems.htm

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j4G5S-bI0w (YouTube video)

4. Quest Reading and Writing, pg. 49-50

	Who or what is in control of production?	Notes	Examples
Traditional Economy
Market Economy
Command Economy

Practice Journal Prompt

Open up a Word document and answer the prompt below:

Winston Churchill said “Writing is an adventure.” Sometimes on adventures we face challenges. Sometimes when learning to write in English, we face challenges such as being discouraged or not liking an assignment. Tell me about some of the things you can do to stay motivated to write, even when you feel discouraged or unhappy. For example, some people try to remember their goals for learning to write in English, and that helps them to work hard even if they don’t want to. What do you do?  Write at least 2 things that you do, or can do to stay motivated to write in English. You will have 15 minutes to write.

Please save the Word Document in the Student Folder under your name.