Tuesday, January 15 th

1. Tuesday, January 15th 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. The Comparison Essay Guidelines and Expectations for Good AP Writing

7. Compare and Contrast

8. 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

9. Tackle the Question

10. Brainstorm Quickly

11. Format of Essay • Remember you only get points for pointing out the similarities and differences. • Consider the following…

12. If you do the following… Where are you going to compare and contrast???

13. The following also has some issues Can work, but not always

14. Best format to get POINTS This requires a lot of prewriting – if you have time, do this!!!

15. 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) Evidence(at least 3 detailed examples) Evidence (at least 3 detailed examples) Conclusion

16. 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

17. 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)

18. Body Paragraphs • Length: About 7 sentences • Organization: Topic sentence, evidence, analysis (repeat the last two three times) • DON”T 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, don’t just list similarities and differences (analysis)

19. 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?”)

20. General Writing Tips • Can’t get a 9 with improper grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Use active and descriptive language; avoid passive voice • Asset Grading = Can’t 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

21. What is a Tutorial? 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.

22. 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 can’t 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 you’re 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

23. 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. In-class essay tomorrow, so make sure you are comfortable with at least 2 River Valley Civilizations.