CONNOTATION VS DENOTATION

 Now, that we know the concepts Connotation and Denotation, Do you think these are concepts that we apply in real life?  Why? Give example.     

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COMMERCIAL?

 TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE COMMERCIAL IN THE COMMENTS

PERSUASION REVIEW-

 Unit 9.4: it’s a matter of opinion

Persuasion is all around us – review for test

The following concepts will be assessed in Wednesday’s upcoming test:

Ethos: Making yourself trustworthy, making people believe you. It is about your credibility.

Pathos: Deals with emotions to convey message and persuasion.

Kairos: Kairos deals with time and urgency. You want to seek urgency.

Logos: It is Greek work. Uses Logic, numbers, facts and arguments to support your position or offer.

Research: Investigation or studies done to give credibility to your offer, position or case.

Exaggeration: Using exaggerated arguments

Claim: Your main point in persuasion. Example: Claro, la red más poderosa.

Active voice- subject does the action. Sentences with active voice are strong, use few words and clearly show who performs the action.

Passive voice- the subject receives the action. This sentence sounds weak and is less direct.

Tone: How something is being said. It deals with emotions. People can use the following tones: sad, happy, angry, and scared.

Intonation: It refers to the fluctuation of voice. Singers use intonation when they are singing.

Questions: The following are possible questions for the test:

1. What elements can we see on advertisements and persuasive techniques?

Kairos, ethos, pathos, logos research, claim and exaggeration

1. Which strategy intends to provoke a sense of urgency to people?

Kairos

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PBL- REQUIREMENTS

PBL                                                                                   April 20, 2018

PBL: Self- Employment

Activity: PRESENTING MY BUSINESS

Instructions: This instructions will help you present your business.

The project can be done using cardboards or PowerPoint

To present your business idea include the following:

1-Title of your Business

2- Explain the idea of your business. What is the idea that you have? Explain it in detail. You can use visuals too.

3-Initial budget of your business: how much money you will need to cover the startup costs of your business.

4- Present a list of the materials that you need to start your business. Include visuals or photos from prices and materials.

5- Present or talk about your business headquarters: It can be your house, a canopy or a place.

6- Promotion Strategy

7- Logo

8- Talk about your prices. How much money are you going to receive for your product or services?

9- Include a conclusion: Why did you choose this business idea?

WHAT IS DRAMA?

Unit 9.6 : Poetry                                                                              April 30, 2018

Skill: Reading and Writing

Activity:  Defining the “Drama” Concept

Using a Conceptual Map, Define the drama concept:

DRAMA

 

DRAMA

DRAMA: a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "action"

The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. 

FINAL PROJECT - GUIDED QUESTIONS- ANNOTATED ARTICLE

Unit 9.3 Communicating about our World                                      December 6, 2016 

Activity: Annotated article 

The following guided questions will help you develop the report that will be used to hand in as a written report and also it will allow you to use it as a presentation tool (oral presentation) 

Guided Questions: 

1- Title of Article and Author:  

2- What is the article about: use at least 3 sentences to summarize the article 

3- What type of writing is employed? Is it informative, argumentative or entertainment? 

4- Use examples that validate the type of writing you selected: For example 

       My article is informative because the sentences......__________________________ 

5-  What text features are used in the article? (italics, bold letters, graphs, images) 

6- What is the purpose of the article? 

7- Bring additional information that complements your article : Look in the internet for aditional information related to your article. 

8- What is your opinion about the article?  This question will be answered independently by each member of the group 

9-   What did you think about this activity? According to your point of view , what is the purpose of this activity? 

Remember: You can use Power Point, Cardboards or other material that can help you present your report in an effective way. 

Don’t Forget:   50 points written report, 50 points oral presentation =  100 points 

********** UPDATE #1:  You can google the title of your article and read it at home!!!!

SAMPLE MEMOIR

Hi students, this is an example of an effective Memoir. It was done by an actual student. He authorized me to post it here. Do not use this one. Make your own.  



  

AN EUROTRIP WITH MY FAMILY

BY

ROBDIEL

Since I was a little kid, I have been fortunate to have a special moments with my family. I have been to a lot of places. My family has always been there with me. However, there is one special occasion that I will never forget. The country was Europe. I never thought that I could visit a country so far away.

The journey started when my parents gave me the news  that I was going to Europe with them. I was very surprised. After months of preparation, I was in the airport waiting an airplane heading to Europe. I felt nervous and anxious to be far away from home. When I got  there, I felt that I was on a different world. Everything was different, the language, food, and the weather. Also, the people were different. If there's something that I'm impressed ,  it has to be the buildings, because they have a very old style. Anyway, everything was different and amazing. The nature of those countries was an amazing thing to see with my own eyes. In similar fashion, the way people live and work was spectacular to me.

 Finally, I went to other places like Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. I was joined by my stepmother, my dad and my grandmother. It was an unforgettable experience and  an amazing journey. The thing I liked the most was Venice, because it was so different and I really enjoyed all those moments there. I hope one day I can go back and visit the same place with the same people.

TEXT STRUCTURE

TEXT STRUCTURE

HOMEWORK: ENGLISH 9

Instructions: You will be using a book to find Text Features.

1- Select any book you have at home. It can be of any subject or language.

2- Use the table below to write your findings

3- Remember to write the title of the book in the "title" section.

4- If you do not find some of these features just write "no" in the second column.
5- You can answer the exercise in the "comments" section or in your notebook. If you want to answer in the "comments" section , simply select the table , hit copy and paste and use it to answer the exercise.

6- Remember: Always write your name in the "comments" section.

Value: 30 points for tomorrow, November 29, 2016

Name______________________________

Title:
Text Features	Found in Book? Yes or No	Description
Table of Contents		Is the Table of Contents easy to use? Why or why not? Use the table of contents to record a chapter title, its number, and beginning page/
Sequence and format		Describe how the text is sequenced and formatted (eg., titles, subtitles, organization). How does this organization help the reader understand the text?
Charts, graphs and maps		Find a chart or map and record the page number. Describe it and how it helps the reader understand the text.
Diagrams. Graphics, illustrations		Find a diagram, graphic or illustration and record the page number. Describe it and how it helps the reader understand the text.
Print variations		Find an example of a print variation (eg., bold face, underline, italics). Describe it and how it helps the reader understand the text.
Index		Is the index easy to use? Why or why not? Locate and record a topic in the index and the page number.
Glossary		Is the glossary easy to use? Why or why not? Write a word found in the glossary and the definition.

Exercise #1: What does "Communicating about our World" mean?

Instructions: As a way of introducing the unit, please answer the following question in the comments section:

What does "Communicating about our World" mean?

TUTORING SECTIONS

Hi students, any questions you have about class can be answered here. Use this page as an additional tool to improve on ESL.

- Negron.

ENGLISH CLASS 7TH GRADE- SANTIAGO TORRES SCHOOL

Hi  students, hope you are enjoying the weekend. Please , write a comment in the comment section. Remember to be ready for the presentation this Monday.... See you at the class!






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Guide to post comments on Blogger

Hi Students: This video will show you how to publish a comment in blogger. If you need aditional help, please let me know in the comments

Possesive Pronouns

Hi Students: As you know, we have been working with Possesive Pronouns. Click on the word Possesive Pronoun to acces an article that will help you get a better understanding of it. Possesive Nouns, click here: Pronouns