Ms. Avant Avant English II P. 1 17 November 2011

Argument - Requirements List, with a description, the components of

argument. Write a sentence that presents an argument

for each word pair you create. Bold the vocabulary words in the sentence

One sentence must be about Antigone. Provide a visual that illustrates each

vocabulary word in the sentence.

Argument Components of ARGUMENT: Identification of the issue Position-the stance the writer takes about the issue Reasons-support the writer’s position Evidence-what facts support the reasons the writer

gives for his stance Opposing viewpoint-what the opposite side of the

issue claims Counterargument-the writer acknowledges the

opposing view but proves why it is still wrong Conclusion – Revisiting of the position

Evolve + Conclude

As Creon evolves from uncle to leader in

Antigone, can we conclude whether or not he is

a leader for the people or a leader for power?

Paranormal + Consume Does pop culture consume our society with the

idea that paranormal activity exists?

Vocabulary + Affect Does having an extensive vocabulary affect

how students perform on the SAT?

Compare and Contrast Requirements Describe what it means to compare and contrast-

provide a clear definition of compare and contrast in the description.

Create a sentence that compares and contrasts each of the word pairs you create. Bold the vocabulary words in the sentence You must use compare and contrast signal words

Italicize and underline them One sentence must be about Harrison Bergeron/The

Birthmark/Story of an Hour Provide a visual that illustrates each vocabulary

word in the sentence.

Compare and Contrast Compare and Contrast To compare means to talk about the similarities

between things To contrast means to talk about the differences

between things.

Vocal + Reticent In Harrison Bergeron, Harrison decides he would be

vocal about his displeasure of being handicapped while his father was reticent about his disagreement with it.

Both Mrs. Mallard and Georgiana longed for freedom in their lives. Mrs. Mallard was reticent about wanting freedom from her husband while Georgiana was quite vocal about needing freedom from her birthmark.

Subway + Viaduct Both a subway and a viaduct is a passage

through which something is transported, however, a subway carries people and a viaduct carries water.

Conduct + Manipulate Julie conducts her class in such a way that

they want to work for her. Lisa however, has to manipulate her kids into completing simple tasks.

Cause and Effect - Requirements Describe what a CAUSE and what an EFFECT is. Write a sentence that presents a cause and effect

situation. Bold the vocabulary words in the sentence

One sentence must be about the article you wrote about for the timed writing. You must use cause and effect signal words

Italicize and underline them

Provide a visual that illustrates each vocabulary word in the sentence.

Cause and Effect Cause and Effect A cause is something that makes something else

happen. Out of two events, it is the event that happens first. To determine the cause, ask the question "Why Did it Happen?"

An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. Of two related events, it’s the one that happens second or last.  To determine the effect, ask the question "What Happened?"

Consume + Malnourish Forest fires consume trees and plants that become

malnourished over time and as a result, a rejuvenation of plant life occurs.

Acquire + Manacles The burglars foolishly thought they could acquire wealth

through thievery; consequently they ended up in the county jail with a pair of silver manacles to add to their fortune.

Malicious + Consequence Rumors don’t always begin with malicious intentions;

nevertheless, spreading information that isn’t true is always met with dire consequence.