Monday,

April 9

4 BTW slots open after school

today; see Mr. Peterson

Agenda

– Say something

–Exploring those left behind

DO: Closely read/analyze a passage to determine

meaning.

Evaluate author’s purpose to determine meaning.

HW: pg 117-138 ICB

Say Something!

– Squad up! In your squads, take turns reading your passage, and listen to each of your group member’s ideas on why this passage is significant.

– Focus on purpose (why did Capote write this section this way) and theme (what message is he conveying?)

– Once everyone is done, read your answer.

– Remember: this is an opportunity to add to your annotations!

Those left behindIn squads, evaluate why Capote is choosing to

describe those effected by the aftermath of the

murders, and how he does so (purpose)

– HOW does Capote include these details? (consider appeals) & WHY does he include these details?

– Dick and Perry bounce checks

– Al Dewey on the case

– Theory of the Hartman Café gossips

– Families leaving Holcomb

Example – the helpful calls (Capote 100-101)

HOW does Capote include these details? (consider

appeals) & WHY does he include these details?

– “It was three in the morning, and the telephone rang again. Not that the hour mattered. Al Dewey was wide awake anyway, and so were Marie and their sons…”(100)

– Capote is emphasizing that this is happening again (so this is an ongoing thing), that the hour doesn’t matter because A) no one can sleep (revealing everyone’s sleeplessness due to worry/anxiety) and B) that these calls come in at literally all hours, so this is not an outlier.

Example – the helpful calls (Capote 100-101)

HOW does Capote include these details?

(consider appeals) & WHY does he include

these details?

– “But most of those who telephoned were responsible citizens wanting to be helpful (‘I wonder if you’ve interviewed Nancy's friend, Sue Kidwell...’). Either that or the callers were people officially concerned – law officers and sheriffs from other parts of the state (‘This may be something, may not, but a bartender here says he overheard two fellows…’). And while none of these conversations had as yet done more than make extra work for the investigators, it was always possible that the next one might be, as Dewey put it, ‘the break that brings down the curtain’” (101).

– Capote is emphasizing characterization: people are genuinely concerned and want to be helpful, but Capote also emphasizes that this makes extra work for the investigators. Capote is detailing that the investigators are not making progress despite the fact they are working very hard. This is emphasizing the high number of dead ends they must pursue, as well as foreshadow Dewey’s optimism that one of these ‘busy work’ leads might break the case.

Wait, how do you know it’s

foreshadowing?

“And while none of these conversations had as yet done more than make extra work for the investigators, it was always possible that the next one might be, as Dewey put it, ‘the break that brings down the curtain’” (101).

– You know the case is ultimately solved, therefore you need to be aware of all the potential hypotheses to solve it

– Capote would not spend so much time on these details unless they were important (purpose)

– His technique (using repetition and juxtaposition) is emphasizing/highlighting what already has happened, points the reader to consider what will happen – this is foreshadowing

Those left behindIn squads, evaluate why Capote is choosing to

describe those effected by the aftermath of the

murders, and how he does so (purpose)

– HOW does Capote include these details? (consider appeals) & WHY does he include these details?

– Dick and Perry bounce checks

– Al Dewey on the case

– Theory of the Hartman Café gossips

– Families leaving Holcomb

Dick and Perry leave it all behind

(Capote 107-113)

– Capote uses the trip down to Mexico as an opportunity

to include Dick and Perry talking about themselves.

– Why does Perry dwell on what must be wrong with

them, while Dick is adamant that “I’m a normal”? Why

does Capote include this detail? (purpose)

– Why is giving the “persons unknown” time to talk about

themselves necessary? How does it juxtapose with

their previous actions?

Agenda for the week

– Tuesday No School: enjoy the day off!

– Wednesday: discuss through page 138 & listen to part of “Leakin Park”

– Thursday: closely read Barb’s letter & listen to part of “Inconsistencies”

– Friday: Quiz 2 on Part 2 of ICB and Episodes 2-4 of Serial (Includes an ICB annotation check)

Warning: there may be a pop quiz this week!

Wednesday,

April 11

Yes, hopefully your

teachers,

administrators, and

staff can cook like

this,

←though we make no

promises…seriously.

Agenda

– Strip Quiz! On pages 117-138 and “The Break Up”

– Quiz pass back

– Episode 3 of Serial: “Leakin Park”

DO: Demonstrate understanding and recall of anchor text.

Evaluate quiz performance and study strategies.

Evaluate evidence in Serial to determine guilt/innocence.

HW: Through page 155 of ICB for Friday & Finish “Leakin Park”

Strip quiz – closed book &

transcript

–You will have 5 minutes to write a

detailed answer to your specific

question. Do your best, and be

thorough!

Quiz 1 Pass BackICB Part 1 & Serial “The Alibi”

Update your quiz chart

Update your strengths/weaknesses chart according to your answers. What are your primary strengths/ weaknesses?

– Are you up to date in the reading?

– Do you remember what you read?

– Do you go beyond the surface (close read)?

– Do you review your notes before a quiz?

– Is there a certain question type you are good at? Struggle with?

Quiz 1 Key

21.B

22.A

6. A

7. A

8. C

9. B

10.D

1. C

2. C

3. D

4. B

5. C

11. B

12.B

13.B

14.D

15.B

16. C

17.C

18.B

19.A

20.C

Common area problems

– The following questions were the most

commonly missed questions.

– As we discuss them, focus on A) why you got

it wrong, and B) what you can do to improve

on these types of questions

11. Capote describes Dick having Sunday night dinner with his

family. Dick responds to questions about his “supposed overnight

trip” and “seems quite his ordinary self” (73). Consider the diction in

the passage carefully. What impact does Capote’s diction in the

passage have?

A. proves Dick had no plans.

B. establishes suspicions about Dick.

C. creates tension and propels the plot.

D. establishes logos as anyone would be comfortable with

family.

– Make sure you focus on the connotations; what do

“supposed” and “seems” indicate?

12. Friends and family clearly grieve for the Clutters. Mrs. Clare tells

Mother Truitt to “remember: If one bird carried every grain of sand, grain by

grain, across the ocean, by the time he got them all on the other side, that

would only be the beginning of eternity” (69). What tone word best suits this

passage?

A. Jubilant B. Mournful C. Personification D. Patronizing

– Remember the context; Mrs. Clare is sad the Clutters have

died, and she believes that sadness will be around for a

long time (only the beginning of eternity)

– It is clear classes as a whole still do not know their tone

words; there will be a tone quiz in your future. Start

studying now.

16. How did Capote initially find out

about the Clutter murders?

A. Harper Lee told him one morning over coffee.

B. A New Yorker magazine editor alerted him about the

crime.

C. He read a short news account while hundreds of miles away.

D. He was raised in Kansas and kept in touch with the

community.

– Make sure you review intro PowerPoint notes

– I also gave you the New York Times story he read

18. Koenig describes Adnan as having “giant brown eyes

like a dairy cow” and asks” Could someone who looks

like that really strangle his girlfriend?” (Ep 1). Which of

Aristotle’s Appeals best suits Koenig’s rhetoric (claim)

here?– A. Logos B. Pathos C. Ethos D. Moral character

– Moral character is not a rhetorical appeal

(though it can be a subset of ethos); if you got

this wrong, you need to review the rhetorical

appeal PowerPoint on my Teacher Web Page

(which you already should have reviewed)

19. Attorney Christina Gutierrez knew about

Asia seeing Adnan in the library. Why does

Koenig include this detail?

A. prove the conviction lacks ethos/credibility

B. strengthen the logos appeal for Adnan

C. demonstrate the attorney “was out to get” Adnan

D. reveal Asia’s moral character

– This issue is that without presenting this alibi, there is the chance

Adnan could be innocent (A)

– While they theorize that Christina did this in order to make more

money on the appeal, that does not mean the same thing as being

“out to get” him

Moving forward

– Do the reading!

– Check your discussion/reading guides

– Go deeper; ask yourself questions while you

read

– Just knowing what’s happening in the book is

not enough; you need to analyze as well

Episode 3: “Leakin Park”

Episode 3: “Leakin Park”

Homework

–Finish “Leakin Park” and update

your evidence tracker

–Keep reading ICB! You have those

discussion questions for a reason!

Thursday,

April 12

Agenda

– Close read Barbara’s letter

– Episode 4 of Serial: “Inconsistencies”

DO: Closely read to analyze SOAPSTone to determine

meaning.

Evaluate evidence in Serial to determine guilt/innocence.

HW: Through page 155 of ICB for Friday & Finish “Inconsistencies”

Barbara’s letter (Capote 138-143)

– Perry’s surviving sister, Barbara, writes him a letter while he is in prison.

– Closely read her letter (annotating for SOAPSTone) to analyze purpose (both hers and Capote’s).

– Evaluate if this changes your opinion of Perry

Side note

– ‘Cut the mustard’ means the person

does not live up to the task

–Consider that nowadays we might say

“Up to snuff” or “make the cut”

Barbara’s purpose

–What do you think she hopes

Perry will do after reading this

letter?

–How do you know? Cite specific

evidence

Capote’s purpose

– Why would Capote include this letter in full? What is his purpose?

– Don’t say “he’s building ethos” – dig deeper. Why does the letter need to be included in full, rather than just summarized? Why include it now?

Episode 4: “Inconsistencies”

Episode 4: “Inconsistencies”

Serial: Episode 4

“Inconsistencies”

Jay’s Credibility

Inconsistency #1

Version 1: Jay is the “criminal element of Woodlawn.”

Version 2: Jay is “perceived” to be a criminal, but he’s really not.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? Probably fibbing/lying, since he seems scared of being blackmailed by whatever Adnan has on him.

Why would he change this part of his story? Probably to protect himself. He wants to show how he could be blackmailed by a murderer (and thus explain why he hasn’t come forward until now), but doesn’t want to confess to felonies in front of two detectives.

Inconsistency #2

Version 1: They went to Westview Mall to go shopping.

Version 2: They went to Security Square Mall to go shopping.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? Up to the

student. Could be anywhere from forgetful to intentionally

lying.

Why would he change this part of his story?

Inconsistency #3

Version 1: Jay and Adnan both smoke in Adnan’s car in the

evening.

Version 2: Only Jay smokes.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? Sounds

pretty innocuous. Probably just forgetting.

Why would he change this part of his story? Doesn’t seem to

matter much.

Inconsistency #4

Inconsistency #4

Version 1: Adnan talked about killing Hae in the week prior to the murder.

Version 2: Adnan didn’t seriously mention killing Hae until the day of the murder.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? Seems like it has to more than

“forgetful.” Somewhere between fibbing and lying.

Why would he change this part of his story? To accuse Adnan while protecting himself.

He makes it appear that Adnan premeditated the murder, but when it looks like Jay

might get lamed for not calling the police or warning Hae, he makes it appear that he

didn’t take it seriously until it was too late.

Inconsistency #5

Version 1: Jay didn’t help bury the body.

Version 2: Jay helped bury the body.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? This isn’t

something you forget. It’s a lie of some sort.

Why would he change this part of his story? To offer

testimony while not implicating himself?

Inconsistency #6

Version 1: The police call Adnan while Jay and Adnan are at a

restaurant.

Version 2: The police call Adnan while Jay and Adnan are at a friend’s

apartment.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? This doesn’t seem

like something you would forget. It’s a lie of some sort.

Why would he change this part of his story? Sarah mentions that the

friend’s father is a homicide detective, so Jay might be protecting her (or

trying to keep her father at a distance).

Inconsistency #7

Version 1: Jay and Adnan take a side trip to Patapsco State

Park.

Version 2: He doesn’t mention this at all.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? It’s hard to

tell. Sarah barely mentions this example.

Why would he change this part of his story? It’s hard to tell.

Sarah barely mentions this example.

Inconsistency #8

Version 1: Adnan shows Jay the body at “a strip” on Edmondson Avenue.

Version 2: Adnan shows Jay the body in a Best Buy parking lot.

Is Jay forgetting, fibbing, lying, or something else? This is “the mother of

all inconsistencies.” It seems like it’s a significant lie.

Why would he change this part of his story? Jay says because he thought

Best Buy might have cameras in their parking lot. (But if he’s telling the

truth, wouldn’t he want there to be cameras to validate his story?) Sarah

calls the lie “nonsensical.”

Episode 4 Wrap-Up

– Remember these inconsistencies throughout the rest of Serial in order

to determine the main question of whether or not Adan is justly

imprisoned.

– Soon you will hear more of Adan’s inconsistencies and keep those in

mind as well.

– Lastly, while we may not find out the truth to some of these

discrepancies or who is actually responsible for Hae’s death, our job is

to analyze the arguments and claims, including credibility.

– Then we as a class at least will determine if there is cause for

reasonable doubt.

Friday,

April 13

Agenda

– Quiz 2 + Annotation check

– Outcome D Benchmark 1 Intro – Annotated

Bibliography

DO: Demonstrate understanding and recall of ICB and Serial.

Annotate to track important passages and to improve understanding.

Understand expectations for ODB1.

HW: Read & annotate ICB 159-179

Quiz 2 + annotation check

– Write your answers on Mastery Manager & your

quiz

– I will check in your annotations

Outcome D Benchmark 1

Annotated Bibliography

Due: Tuesday, April 24 @ 7:05 AM

Annotated Bibliography

According to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary (2011)

Annotate: “to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment”

Bibliography: “the history, identification, or description of writings or

publications”

Why do we combine these words?

Purpose of an annotated bibliography:

To learn about a particular topic

To demonstrate the value of a particular source

To inform fellow or future researchers about a topic or a source

Annotated Bibliography -

Task

– Choose a topic

– Formulate a claim

– Research it

– Summarize it (annotated bibliography)

– This will all prepare you to complete

Benchmark 2, a formal recorded

presentation (more on that later)

Outcome D Topics

– Post-convictions exonerations

– Disbarment (for lawyers)

– DNA testing for trials

– Media’s role in cases

– Defense lawyers who are appointed to represent the defendant

– Benefits of granting immunity for witnesses

– Corruption of lawyers, judges, or jury members.

– Chicago Cover up paying the judges (late 80s and 90s)

– Sentencing (mandatory minimums, 3-strike rule, judge vs. jury, etc.)

– Public defenders vs. private defense attorneys

– The Innocence Project and its purpose

– Jury selection/ “Voir dire” (name of a form of

jury selection process)

– Police taped/recorded interrogations

– Are most trials fair?

– Immigration Courts

– Appointment of attorneys

– Role of race, gender, religion, etc. play roles in

convictions

Annotated Bibliography

Format depends on assignment, but the typical format is a list of MLA-

formatted works referenced entries followed by annotations.

Alphabetized by author’s last names

No headings

Brief reflection/analysis (2 paragraphs)

Times New Roman, 12 point black font – SINGLE

SPACED (with 1 space between each “part” – see

example)

Annotated Bibliography

There are some unique characteristics of annotations:

–No direct quotations

Give audience YOUR interpretation of the source material

–Can be written in present or past tense

“Scientists Bob Blahblah and Sarah Cookie found…”

“Chicagoland is a documentary style TV show that includes witness

testimony and statistics to argue..”

–No first or second person pronouns (“I”, “my”, “me”,

“you”, etc.)

Be objective and removed in description of source

AnnotationsFor each source entry, there is an MLA-formatted

citation followed by annotations (2 paragraphs).

The annotations include 3 parts:

o Part 1 = Summary

o (5-7 sentences) – paragraph 1

o Part 2 = Critique/Evaluation

(2-4 sentences) – paragraph 2

o Part 3 = Application

(2-4 sentences) – paragraph 2

Note! Each source must be

professional

– This means no blogs! If there is no author listed, it’s

not a professional source.

– You should search:

– Newspapers

– The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The

Christian Science Monitor, NPR, BBC

– Organizations (ending in .org)

– Federal websites (ending in .gov)

– You will loose points if it is not a professional source

____ / 2: Source 1 – accurate MLA citation

____ / 8: Source 1 – thorough, well-developed annotation (summary,

critique/evaluation, application – specifically how will you use this source in your

presentation)

____ / 2: Source 2 – accurate MLA citation

____ / 8: Source 2 – thorough, well-developed annotation (summary,

critique/evaluation, application)

____ / 4: Format – Times New Roman 12 point black font throughout, Proper heading

and header, topic-related title centered, single spaced with a single space between

each part, hanging indent for citations, tabbed indent for annotation paragraphs,

typed, sources in alphabetical order

____ / 4: Conventions – free of errors (capitalization, spelling, punctuation, subject

verb agreement, no 1st/2nd person pronouns, no quotes, no redundancy,

precise/formal language, etc.)

____ / 2: Research – credible sources

Rubric

ANNOTATION PART 1: Summary

Consider:

A.What is the specific topic of the source?

Main ideas?

B.What methods did the author use?

Evidence? Appeals? Interview? Research

statistics? Direct address?

C.What was the purpose of the

study/article/research?

D.Research conclusions?

Parmesan, Camill, and Hector Galbraith. “Executive Summary.” Observed Impacts of

Global Climate Change in the U.S. Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Nov.

2004. Web. 17. Jan. 2007.

This report includes recent scientific findings that document the impact changes in the

climate have had on the distribution of plants and animals in the United States and on how

they interact with their communities. For example, Camill and Galbraith explain how a

shift has taken place in the blooming period for plants and the breeding period for animals

caused by global warming. Because of changes in their geographic range, species may

interact differently, possibly resulting in population declines. The scientists stress that such

shifts can harm the world’s biodiversity. Plants and animals that are rare now face

extinction. The annual cycle of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere has also changed,

largely due to the lengthening of the growing season, affecting basic ecosystem.

Example – Summary

Steps to Complete Summary

– What is the main idea (what is this

article about)?

– Who is involved? (author, researcher,

subject, etc.)

– What are the findings?

– Make sure to include any essential statistics

ANNOTATION PART 2: Critique/Evaluation

Consider:

A. Strengths and weaknesses of the source?

language choices, organization, level of detail, objectivity, evidence, appeals, speaker, audience,

purpose, credibility/trustworthiness, etc.

B. What, if any, information is missing? Are there flaws in the argument? Is there

bias?

C. Is the source scholarly or general such as a blog, twitter account, or something

informal? Explain.

– Focus on strengths of the source

o What would help you persuade your audience?

– Do not feel the need to be nice

o Your audience should know if there are any deficiencies or areas for improvement

Example Critique/Evaluation

Written in 2007, this formal report was slightly more helpful than other

sources because its information is based on observations made

specifically in the United States. The source appears reliable as it is

based on scientific evidence as opposed to general assertions that may

not be backed up by research. This essay will be helpful because it

focuses on how plants and animals are currently affected, such as their

shifting communities and how they are clashing. This could be used to

explain human changes by providing evidence of what is happening to

other species and appealing to an audience’s sense of logic.

Steps to Complete Evaluation

– What are the strengths of this

source?

– What are its weaknesses or

shortcomings?

– How will it be helpful to you?

– Consider ethos/pathos/logos

ANNOTATION PART 3: Application

Consider:

– How can you apply this information to your argument?

– Where will it fit into your argument?

– How would you justify using the source for your persuasion?

How is this source different than others in the same

field or on the same topic?

How does this source inform your future research or

persuade your audience?

Example Application

This source will not be as helpful in explaining the

climate’s effects on human biological function in

particular, but it will provide some framework. For

example, explaining how the plants that help convert

carbon dioxide into oxygen are being harmed and

relating that to how humans will suffer the

consequences can evoke fear

and engagement from an audience.

Steps to Complete Application

– What specific aspect will you use

for your presentation?

– Will it need additional support? If

so, what is still needed?

Example Annotated Bib Entry (MLA citation + part 1 + part 2 + part 3)

Parmesan, Camill, and Hector Galbraith. “Executive Summary.” Observed Impacts of Global Climate

Change in the U.S. Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Nov. 2004. Web. 17. Jan. 2007.

This report includes recent scientific findings that document the impact changes in the climate have had on the

distribution of plants and animals in the United States and on how they interact with their communities. For

example, Camill and Galbraith explain how a shift has taken place in the blooming period for plants and the

breeding period for animals caused by global warming. Because of changes in their geographic range, species may

interact differently, possibly resulting in population declines. The scientists stress that such shifts can harm the

world’s biodiversity. Plants and animals that are rare now face extinction. The annual cycle of carbon dioxide

levels in the atmosphere has also changed, largely due to the lengthening of the growing season, affecting basic

ecosystem.

Written in 2007, this formal report was slightly more helpful than other sources because its information is based

on observations made specifically in the United States. The source appears reliable as it is based on scientific

evidence as opposed to general assertions that may not be backed up by research. This essay will be helpful

because it focuses on how plants and animals are currently affected, such as their shifting communities and how

they are clashing. This could be used to explain human changes by providing evidence of what is happening to

other species and appealing to an audience’s sense of logic. This source will not be as helpful in explaining the

climate’s effects on human biological function in particular, but it will provide some framework. For example,

explaining how the plants that help convert carbon dioxide into oxygen are being harmed and relating that to how

humans will suffer the consequences can evoke fear and engagement from an audience.

Due date!

–Due Tuesday, April 24 by

7:05 AM to Turnitin.com

–You will lose 10% for every

day it is late

–You will have Wednesday as

a lab day – come prepared!

Outcome D Topics

– Post-convictions exonerations

– Disbarment (for lawyers)

– DNA testing for trials

– Media’s role in cases

– Defense lawyers who are appointed to represent the defendant

– Benefits of granting immunity for witnesses

– Corruption of lawyers, judges, or jury members.

– Chicago Cover up paying the judges (late 80s and 90s)

– Sentencing (mandatory minimums, 3-strike rule, judge vs. jury, etc.)

– Public defenders vs. private defense attorneys

– The Innocence Project and its purpose

– Jury selection/ “Voir dire” (name of a form of

jury selection process)

– Police taped/recorded interrogations

– Are most trials fair?

– Immigration Courts

– Appointment of attorneys

– Role of race, gender, religion, etc. play roles in

convictions