TPCASTT Practice

Here is what we did in class today.  I'm sorry it is so small, but it's the best I could do.  Just blow it up so you can read it.  You need to write all of this on the back of your TPCASTT notes.

TPCASTT Notes (10/31)

 TPCASTT Template

TPCASTT:  Poem Analysis Method:  title, paraphrase, connotation, diction, attitude, tone, shift(s), title revisited and theme
Title of poem means	Before you read, write what you think the poem is about.
Paraphrase parts of the Poem	Write a paraphrase of the poem after you read.  This is a line by line paraphrase, not overall.
Connotation of some of the words – changing literal meaning to implied or associated values	Are words used differently than their literal meaning?  What are the words and how are they used?
Attitude What is the attitude of the author, characters or yourself?	This is where we hear the author’s tone.  Is he or she trying to scare us?  Make us sad?
Shift At first we think or feel one way – then there is a shift:  identify the shifts and explain them	Is there a shift in the poem?  Example: It starts gloomy, then changes to upbeat and happy.
Title revisited Any new insights on meaning or significance of title?	Read the title again.  Is it what you thought?  If not write what it really was about.
Theme	What is the overall theme of the poem?  Theme is the central topic of the poem.

Word List 9 (October 30)

Word List 9

Blanch (v)                               Idiosyncrasy (n)

*Chimerical (adj.)                   Machination (n)

*Eclectic (adj.)                        Masochist (n)

Finesse (n)                              *Nubile (adj.)

Grandiose (adj.)                      *Pejorative (adj.)

Harbinger (n)                          Raiment (n)

Heterogeneous (adj.)               Sapient (adj.)

Hybrid (n)

Words not in classroom dictionary:

chimerical (adj.) imaginary; fantastic

eclectic (adj.) choosing from various sources

nubile (adj.)suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female

pejorative (adj.) having a negative effect; insulting

Word List 8

Agape (adj.)                        * Immolate (v)               

*Carcinogen (n)                   Imperious (adj.)

Censure (v)                          Martinet (n)

Deride (v)                            *Neologism (n)

Gambol (v)                          Olfactory (adj.)

*Gibe    (v)                          Quagmire (n)

Grotesque (adj.)                  Recondite (adj.)

Hackneyed (adj.)

Carcinogen (n) causing cancer

Immolate (v) to kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire.

Neologism (n) a new word or expression

*Gibe (v) to ridicule

**Deride and Gibe had similar definitions, please realize that gibe is like when you tease your friends, but deride is when you become hateful in your teasing.

Here is an example of what I expect for your persuasive outline.  This is an outline.
MLA format:  Times New Roman, 1" Margins, 12 point font, Double Spaced.  Please put heading in header to save on paper.  NO bold.

Name

Ms. Coffey

English III, 6

24 October 2017

Cats,  Man’s Real Best Friend

Introduction: “A dog is man’s best friend.”  That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy.  For many people, a cat is their best friend.  Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions, they are civilized members of the household, and they are easy to care for.

I.     People enjoy the companionship of cats.

A.     “Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained” (Kern-Ekin, 6).

II.      In addition to being great companions, cats are civilized members of the household.

A.     “Even stray cats usually understand the concept when shown the box, and it will use it regularly” (Smithson, 44).

III.   One of the most attractive features of cats as house pets is their ease of care.

A.     “Cats are more particular about personal cleanliness than people” (Fox, 88).

Conclusion: Essentially, cats are low maintenance, civilized companions.  People who have small living quarters or less time for pet care will appreciate these characteristics of cats.  However, many people who have plenty of space and time still opt to have a cat because they love the cat personality.  In many ways, cats are the ideal house pet.

Rubric for Outline:

Persuasion Outline Rubric

___ Outline format (15)

            ___ MLA Heading (5)

            ___MLA Formatting (10)

                        __TNR (3)

 __12 point font (3)

__Double Spaced (3)

__1” margins (1)

___Contentontent (55)          

            ___Introduction: (10)

                        __Full paragraph with a minimum of 7 sentences (7)

                        __Thesis statememt (3)

            ___I: Argument 1 topic sentence w/source (5)

                        __Topic Sentence (2)

                        __ Source with citation (3)

            ___II: Argument 2 topic sentence w/source (5)

                        __Topic Sentence (2)

                        __ Source with citation (3)

            ___III:  Argument 3 topic sentence w/source (5)

                        __Topic Sentence (2)

                        __ Source with citation (3)

            ___Conclusion: (10)

                        __Thesis (5)

                        __Call to Action (5)

Content (20)

            __Persuasive outline, not an essay (10)

            __Clear as to what is being argued (5)

            __Grammar/Punctuation (5)

Total Points:   ____/70

Name

Ms. Coffey

English III, ___

24 October 2017 (this is the due date)

Persuasion Outline (Title should reflect your argument)

Introduction: This is a complete paragraph with your thesis statement in it.  Seven sentences

            minimum. 

II. Argument 1 topic sentence.

a.       Evidence.  Quote your textual evidence here with an in text citation.

 Example: “The term marked is a staple of linguistic theory” (Tannen, 7).

III. Argument 2 topic sentence.

a.       Evidence.  Quote your textual evidence here with an in text citation.

b.      Evidence.  Quote your textual evidence here with an in text citation.

IV. Argument 3 topic sentence.

a.       Evidence.  Quote your textual evidence here with an in text citation.

Conclusion: Give your concluding paragraph here. Recap your arguments without actually

 saying them again, and give a call to action.  How can this change?  Be specific.

**Do not say "In conclusion" or talk to me in this part of your paper**

Your outline should be typed, double spaced, and shouldn’t be more than a page to a page and a half.

Make sure your heading is correct, and in the header so it doesn’t take up space on your paper.

Your paper should be ready to type by Monday, October 23rd, so when we go to the library on the 24th you are ready to type.  You may type at home as long as it is done correctly, and turned in on the 24th.  No excuses!

Chik-fil-a Fundraiser

Juniors!  Please check out these fundraisers for our class.

We are having a fundraiser for Prom on all bad food days.  You don't have to do anything other than purchase a chicken biscuit or two or three!  The cost is 3.00 each, with 1.00 per biscuit going to the junior class prom fund.  Here is how it works:

Go to the lady under the stairs from October 19th (8:15 AM) through October 24th (end of B lunch).  Make sure to save your receipt because you will need it to exchange for your biscuit(s).  On the 26th (bad food day) you will take that receipt and exchange it for your biscuit.  We will be set up in the commons from 8:00 - 8:30 before school begins on the 26th.

Help support your junior class and prom!! 


The second fundraiser begins tomorrow, October 17th!  Cookie dough sales begin.  Please help support prom by selling as much cookie dough as you can.  You will have 2 weeks to sell the cookie dough, and you can win prizes by selling lots of cookie dough.

Don't forget to sell to your junior class sponsor, no one ever asks her to buy any, and last year she bought 3 boxes.

Again, help support your junior class and prom!!

FaceBook Page

Okay everyone, as I have been saying for a couple of weeks, the Facebook Coffey Talk page is now gone.  All information and updates will be on    this page. 

Word Lists 6 & 7

Hi all!  I was out of town last week and did not upload Word List 6, but here it is.  I erased the board before remembering to write down the words that weren't in the dictionary, but just look them up on your phone.  Gasp!  Yes, I said look it up on your phone.  :)

Word List 6

Affluence (n)                          Imminent (adj.)

Amoral (adj.)                          Obdurate (adj.)

Antipathy (n)                          Onerous (adj.)

Banal (adj.)                             Parody (n)

Bedlam (n)                              Peruse (v)

Denouement (n)                      Scurrilous (adj.)

Elucidate (v)                           Sedulous (adj.)

Eschew (v)

Word List 7

Adroit (adj.)                            Laconic (adj.)

Affectation (n)                         Macroscopic (adj.)

Bovine (adj.)                           Patent (adj.)

Callow (adj.)                           Peccadillo (n)

Dichotomy (n)                        Quiddity (n)

Fatuous (adj.)                          Rationalize (v)

Ferret (v)                                 Sagacious (adj.)

Knell (n)

*dichotomy (n) a division into two parts.

*Macroscopic (adj.) visible to the naked eye.

*Quiddity (n) an essential quality.

First Period: Update on Persuasion

I felt that I rushed the packet on persuasion this morning, so I am changing this week's assignments since I'm going to be gone Thursday and Friday.  We will begin again with the packet next week.  I am revamping the lessons for this week.  Whew!  I feel better, how about you?

Binder Check & Late Work

Don't forget Tuesday is binder check.  This is the last grade of this quarter.  If you have any work you haven't turned in, now would be a good time.  Remember, Wednesday is your deadline for late work.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Unit 1-7 Review

Here is the word bank for the crossword puzzle.  :)


scurrilous
pedestrian
deference
sedulous
demeanor
onerous
affectation
labyrinth
importune
cataclysm
obloquy
ignoble
sagacious
fortuitous
boor 
imprecation
nebulous
adventitious
antithesis
chagrin
patent
debacle
callow
quandary
altruism
elucidate
effete
enervate
adroit
eschew

Unit 1 Review

English III Unit 1 Review (Coffey)

Know the classroom rules: 5 m/c questions

Know the stories we read and their authors. 

On Compassion

The Yellow Wallpaper

They Joy of Reading and Writing

The Life You Save May be Your Own

The Worn Path

5 short answers:

Author’s purpose in “On Compassion” was to be aware of those less fortunate and show compassion.

In “The Joy of Reading and Writing” the author’s purpose was to encourage young people to better themselves.  He told them they could do this through learning to read and write.

In “The Life You Save May be Your Own” you will have to define internal and external conflict, and give an example from the story.

In “The Worn Path” what does the phoenix (or Phoenix) represent?

Fill in the blank:  Words are from the stories.  Go to those stories and find the sentence the word is in (it’s blue and bold).  That is the sentence I used.  The first time it appears is the one I used.

Desolate and Ominous from “The Life You Save May be Your Own.”

Grave and Obstinate from “The Worn Path.”

Dull, Lurid, and  Sulphur from "The Yellow Wallpaper" (hint: these are all in one sentence when she first enters the room).

Know the parts of the plot chart and be able to label the plot chart.

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution

Know that the first thing that went in the top left hand corner of the letters we wrote was the date.  Also know that the last thing we write before signing the letter is sincerely.

Know your heading and how to write it correctly.

If you know all of this you will pass the test with flying colors!  Good luck!

Word List 5 (October 2)

Word List 5

Bowdlerize (v)                Nebulous (adj.)

Carnal (adj.)                    Non sequitur (n)

Deference (n)                  Panegyric (n)

Ebullient (adj.)               Pedantic (adj.)

Elegy (n)                         Quandary (n)

Fop (n)                            Rakish (adj.)

Impair (v)                        Sanguine (adj.)

Imprecation (n)

*Bowdlerize (v): to remove offensive passages of a plan, novel, etc.

*Imprecation (n): a curse.

*Non sequitur (n): something that does not logically follow.

*Sanguine (adj.): cheerful; optimistic.