The Perfect Paragraph...

Hey Y'all,

      High Five Friday!!  Think back to yesterday.  A paraphrase is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. The term "paraphrase" derives via Latin paraphrasis "additional manner of expression". 
      The huge nugget below is brought to us by our own Nick Kopp.  Check out what he thinks about "perfect paragraphs".  Once you have an understanding of what a "perfect paragraph" is, and believe you can PARAPHRASE what a perfect paragraph is, meet in circle. 

The Greek definition of a paragraph is "to write beside" or "written beside". A paragraph consists of more than one sentence. A perfect paragraph will have more than 8 sentences at the least. Not every paragraph will have this but perfect paragraphs will have a topic sentence which simply states what your paragraph is about so the reader has a main idea of your paragraph. This is almost like giving your reader clues to what they are about to read or like giving them schema. Next should be your supporting sentences. These are like the building blocks or supporting blocks these should be detailed sentences with lots of information, descriptions, facts, figures and any other ways to support your main idea. Last but definitely not least is your conclusion sentences should be the cherry on top. This should restate your topic sentence. This should have more detail than your topic sentence because it should be more interesting. Once again this is a perfect paragraph and not every paragraph in a published article is perfect. 

-Nick Kopp, Core 3

Historical Literacy

 

Reading...I can analyze the structure of text and its role in developing key concepts.
Reading...I can determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze it by summarizing the key supporting details and main ideas.

Sincerely,
C

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

Paraphrasing...

Good day to you all,

      Read the paragraphs found below.  Survey them.  Read them.  WE WILL REVIEW THEM TOGETHER.  Just be ready with a thought when you come to circle. 
     
      A paraphrase (/ˈpærəfreɪz/) is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. The term "paraphrase" derives via Latin paraphrasis from Greek παράφρασις, meaning "additional manner of expression". The act of paraphrasing is also called "paraphrasis".
      A paraphrase typically explains or clarifies the text that is being paraphrased. For example, "The signal was red" might be paraphrased as "The train was not allowed to proceed." When accompanying the original statement, a paraphrase is usually introduced with a verbum dicendi​—​a declaratory expression to signal the transition to the paraphrase. For example, in "The signal was red, that is, the train was not allowed to proceed," the that is signals the paraphrase that follows.

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Reading...I can analyze the structure of text and its role in developing key concepts.
Reading...I can determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze it by summarizing the key supporting details and main ideas.

PARAPHRASING


From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher
School District of Waukesha
Waukesha STEM Academy

Persuasion & Debating: Ethos, Pathos, Logos...

Good day to you all,

      I know most of you need more time with the MOSAIC OF THOUGHT, but I thought it would be important to look into the near future.  We will be learning and practicing the art of debate and persuasion very soon which means a few questions will continue to pop up as we progress.  Below are those questions.  Commit them to memory and be prepared to revisit this blog post in order to review these concepts. 

What is Logic/ logos?
What is Reputation/ ethos?
What is Emotion/ pathos?
What are ways writers persuade and influence?
What is a debate?
What makes a good, powerful letter?
What are the specific parts of a well organized letter?

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The links below contain a little bit of debate humor.  Why are these debates unsuccessful?  What does the conduct of the debaters say about their credibility?  What makes these clips so commical? 
Umm... Debate? Really?

Chair throw... Real mature guys!! Kids are watching!

Sincerely,
C
P.S. Show me that you are all mature 8th graders who can handle comedy in the classroom.  Please.

The Meaning Below the Meaning...

Good day to you all,

      Many of you are right in the middle of completing your MOSAIC OF THOUGHT reflection forms.  As I was driving to school today I started to wonder whether you all understand the MEANING of doing this reflection.  This activity/assignment/work is not to be done "because Mr. C said so".  The MOSAIC OF THOUGHT is meant to be an "authentic assignment".  It is to help you SEPARATE  ISOLATE COMBINE your thinking.  Watch this familar lady below before we come to circle and discuss.  Please come with ideas. 

MOSAIC ART: Separate Isolate Combine

IT'S ABOUT GETTING TO THE MEANING BELOW THE MEANING!! 


From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher
School District of Waukesha
Waukesha STEM Academy

3 Priorities...

Hey Gang,

      There are 3 things to think about today...

1. Print out and hand in the test you made, the test you took, and the QAR sheets that go with them.

2.  Finish your mosaic of thought, check in with your teacher, and submit it as an online journal entry.

3.  Complete the learning module on ETHOS, PATHOS, and LOGOS.
bb9 - hist lit - Exp Col and The Am Rev - Go Public

      Don't forget to confer with your teacher if you need guidance or help.  Plus, there are check points where you are required to sit down with me in a conference. 

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy