American Literature/Composition (Chatsworth Charter High School & G+STEAM Magnet Center) //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ Class Name: American Literature/Composition Instructor(s): Ryan Hyatt en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 12/11/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem4126308 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ The debate managed the speaking and listening portion of the final. For the reading and writing portion of the final, students must write an essay in which they explore the themes of "Solipsist" and "To Serve Man." The final essay should be neatly written or typed with minimal spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
 
Please see page 11 of the Smarter Balance scoring rubrics to see how this essay will be assessed out of 50 points.

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:57:36 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/20/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem4093588 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ To prepare for your debate, please write your comments on the form attached. Your comments should demonstrate an understanding of pathos and logos, (emotional and logical appeal), and include any examples or information to help make your discussion more convincing to the moderator and your opponents.
]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:43:39 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/12/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem4086835 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ Read and analyze a blog comment about the proposed large sugary drink ban and Spelman College replacing its competitive sports teams for a wellness program.
 
After summarizing the argument the commentator makes and identifying the rhetorical strategy used (pathos, logos or ethos), write your own argument AGAINST the comment, no matter how you might personally feel about it.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:41:18 PST <![CDATA[Due: 10/16/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3985376 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ Students will design a commercial (video) or print ad promoting a product of their creation that demonstrates their mastery of at least two of the three major rhetorical strategies.
]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:14:13 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/03/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3958420 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ This is an ongoing reading, analysis and writing we are doing in class for the month of September on the topic of potential harms and benefits of teenage social networking, related to the new state Common Core standards and assessment.
 
It is important students attend class regularly to receive the direct instruction they need in completing the series of tasks culminating in the writing assignment.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:00:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 08/24/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3958369 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ Should cell phones be allowed in school? Use your notes on pathos, logos and ethos to construct an argument which you will then compose as a paragraph stating your case.
]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:23:42 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 08/21/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3957208 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/702457/assignments/ Graph, write and revise a chronology of your summer.
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