Peer Editing with (Brand New!) Rubrics

Welcome back! I know most of you walked into class with still-full bellies and probably much anticipation to get back to school (kidding), but the truth is we have a lot to get done before winter break. For this week, it's about finishing and starting. We're finishing off TKAM (TEST WEDNESDAY) and starting a new unit on Thursday.

Today was about reviewing everything that we started last week. We started class by watching the video clip of Atticus' closing statement to the jury. In watching the video, it was much easier to understand his tone and the way he appealed to the jury. Notice where Atticus stood in the video. He stood right by the jury and stared into each of their eyes begging them before God to do their duty.

After the clip, we created a memory device to help you remember Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Hopefully, this will act as a quick reminder sheet for these terms.

Again, we're still working on our paragraphs. The rest of the class was devoted to this. We looked at some paragraphs that still need work. Sometimes your paragraphs are too vague. Remember, mean what you say and say what you mean. Mr. Hannah and I are not archaeologists. You need to guide us through your paragraph rather than us searching for the message. Be clear and concise and bring in that analysis!

After handing out the new rubrics for paragraphs, your peer editing was much more focused than in the past. When you're actually able to look at what your partner wrote and then grade them based on the scoresheet in front of you, I think it becomes very obvious what areas are the weakest. Use the rubric to better improve your paragraphs. See what it's going to take to get a 4 in each category and strive for those numbers. If you constantly refer to this new rubric as you write your paragraphs, I'm sure they will continue to improve. Keep at it!

DEETS:
In-class:
--Atticus' Closign Statement clip
--Ethos, Pathos, Logos Recap
--Paragraph Examination
--Peer Editing
--Revision of weakest paragraph

HW:
--TKAM Test on Wednesday!