Welcome to CAHSEE BOOTCAMP

Week 6

Do Now Define and give an example of each term

1. Personification

2. Onomatopoeia

3. Repetition

Agenda 3/8/2014Do Now- (5 Minutes)Activity #1- Corner (10 Minutes)Activity #2- Review Packet (15

Minutes)Writing Applications (10 minutes-

Notes)Activity #3- Biographical Essay (35

minutes)

Activity #1(10 mins) In pairs, students will read the Corner Underline the figurative language, place a

letter by the FLS- SimileM-MetaphorP- PersonificationO- Onomatopoeia

Answer the question on the back page

Prepare to share with the class

Activity #2 (15 mins) Students will individually complete a

review packet on pages 7-11

After completing the packet, students should share their responses with a partner

Plan on sharing with the class

Writing ApplicationsYou will be expected to

complete one essay:BiographicalResponse to LiteratureExpositoryPersuasiveBusiness Letter

Biographical EssaysWriting about a real person who is

important to youWhy this person is important to youWhy you feel about this person the way you

doGood Place to start is with a CHART!

You should remember this from Ms. Reynoso’s class

Example of ChartTrait Story

Intelligent

Story about middle school, photographic memory, read the dictionary in it’s entirety (twice).

Loving Would do anything for us. Story of when they bailed you out of a tough situation.

Funny Great story teller, told funny jokes, liked to play games and prank people

Should Include Why the person is important and give

examples Be specific Include sensory details: sights, sounds,

and smells Try to make the reader see the person.

What does she/he look like? What does he do?

Response To Literature Must be able to identify the main idea and what

the author is saying. Must be able support ideas with the text evidence

(quotes and examples) . Be aware of author’s stylistic devices (figurative

language) Identify and write about perceived ambiguities

( did the author make you question something).

Exposition Type of writing that explains, gives information,

or clarifies an idea. Most common form of writing Deals with real people, things, events, and

places.

Exposition… Should do:

Gather evidence in support of your subject

Use primary sources (first-hand) sources and secondary sources (newspapers) accurately

Be able to use visual aids- charts, maps, graphs, technology

Be aware f your audience Use subject specific terms accurately

Persuasive Essays You are trying to convince the reader Involve a hook Opinion based Make sure your opinions are clear and

understandable Include arguments of those who

disagree with you- explain why your arguments are stronger

Business Letters Purpose can be to inform, suggest,

complain argue, persuade, or to command

Begin with a salutation (Dear, To Whom it..)

Know your audience Choose words wisely Provide signature at the end of the letter

Activity 3Students will work individually on a Biographical Essay

Write in your journals

Steps to GREAT essay writing:1) Read Prompt2) Brainstorm/ Outline3) Write 4) Re-read and Edit

PromptReadUnderlineMark-up Circle important information

Biographical EssayPrompt

There have been many different experiences and events that have shaped you. Choose three events from your past that have changed or influenced who you are and write about the event’s details. Show how these events were important to making your life different(siblings birth, moving, accidents, deaths, friends)

Brainstorm/ Outline Thinking Map Examples

Exit Slip Show progress on Biographical Essay. Tracker- write N/A for this week.

Time to Switch (1 minute stretch break before we start the next subject)

Reminders: (1 min)Sign-out (computer tracker) Last Bootcamp Sessions NEXT WEEK!!!!

6 school days till the CAHSEE!Study over your notes nightly Room must be left spotless (no trash, I will check your desk before dismissal)