Engaging Do Nows for Term 2: Writing, Advertising Influence, and Punctuation Practice
This document outlines the Term 2 Do Now activities which include a series of creative writing tasks and punctuation exercises. Students will explore the impact of childhood advertisements, focusing on humor and influence as exemplified by Stephen Colbert. Additionally, learners will engage with various punctuation patterns to enhance their writing skills. Activities also include revision tasks for verb usage. Students should refer to Ms. Essner or Mrs. F-R for necessary materials and guidance.
Engaging Do Nows for Term 2: Writing, Advertising Influence, and Punctuation Practice
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Do Now #1 • September 24 • Complete Verb Handout sheet. See Ms. Essner or Mrs. F-R for sheet
Do Now #2 • September 26 • Complete sentence combining worksheet. See College Comp. Handouts on website
Do Now #3 • Stephen Colbert has a bit about how advertising targets certain ages. He uses a bizarre example about Hello Kitty wine and how it is ridiculous to have a “kid” icon on a bottle of wine. • What advertisements did you see as a child that influenced you to buy something? Use punctuation patterns 5, 9, and 11a
Include Punctuation Patterns 4a, 10, and 11b in your answer.
For Island Do Now • Rewrite three of your sentences using Punctuation Patterns 3, 6, and 11.
What makes you come alive? • Use Punctuation Patterns 2, 3, 9, and 10. Make sure you underline and label them.
Do Now #5 • Lying Do Now • See Ms. Essner or Mrs. F-R
Be Verb Revision handout • See Ms. Essner or Mrs. F-R for handout
