Writing Standard

Standard:

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.


Chapter 10
Illustration/Exemplification
Warming up to write an illustration

1a. If you shop wisely, you can save large amounts of money.
-clearance
-sale
-coupons
-buy things you only need

1c. sometimes imperfections are beautiful
- art
-personality
-landscape

2a. when it is untouched, makes it perfect
2b. breaking curfew, driving fast
2c. Bravery of risking their own lives to save someone's else
2d. They're preserved for reasons of age, uniqueness and beauty
2e. No family support

3a. it can be a long process, too many jobs in one day
3b. has to make some hard decisions, might not always make the right one
3c. faster communication
3d.
3e. Family going away

Reading Standard

Standard :
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Iranian -backed troops lead fight in Tikrit 

Pros 
-Iran's involvement is seen as a positive thing
-strategic campaign to build an arc of Iranian dominance from Baghdad to Damascus to Beirut
- The U.S. could have routed ISIS by now and protected Iraqis from Iran's grasping tentacles.

Cons 
-Iran's rising influence in the military offensive
-Two-Thirds of the Iraqi forces are Shiite militias trained by Iran
- "Iran's involvement is seen as a "positive thing" for NOW"
-"we all are very concerned about what happens after the drums stop beating and ISIS is defeated"
-Iran is making Iraq "a de facto shiite satellite of Tehran"

Stance 
Iraq should not trust Iran with their intention of helping them fight ISIS because it seems that they are slowly taking full control of the situation and if Iran allows this Iran can easily take control.

Reading Standard

Standard:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Obama's 'middle-class economics' 

What's the issue? 
Obama wants to help the middle class financially through an increase on taxes.

Political lean? 
Representative

Pros
-expand tax credits for education
-make community college free
-reducing taxes on labor

Cons 
-raising the top levels of capital gains tax to 28%
-introduce new tax on large financial institution's debt

Stance 
I agree with Obama's middle class economy proposal. With the reforms that he's trying to accomplish it will generate an increase in the middle class incomes.

Reading Standard

Standard:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.


Netanyahu challenges Obama on Iran

Pros
-Israeli's are much more concerned about "out of control housing prices" than existential nuclear threats
-close relationship between Israel and the United States is not "based on self-interest"

Cons 
-ultimately set off a nuclear arms race in the middle East and "Threaten the survival" of Israel
-Obama has "repeatedly" pledged not to let Iran obtain a nuclear weapon

Stance 
The U.S. should not negotiate the nuclear deal with Iran because they have quoted it as a "very bad deal". The deal of obtaining a nuclear weapon would "threaten the survival" of Israel.

Writing Standard

Standard:

6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

Student Information worksheet

Student Name: Irene Rios

Address: P.O. Box 820 Laton, CA 93242

Letter to be addressed to:

1. Future Goals: Attend and graduate from a four year university. My plans are to stay close to home so I can work at the same time as going to school. I plan to work over the summer, weekends, and school breaks to save money for college which includes books, materials, gas, and any additional fees,  future expenses such as those required to buy my own house, car, etc., and personal items. I plan to buy a house, get married some day, and form a family of my own.
2. Plans for college or post-high school education or training: Attend Fresno State and major in nursing.
3. School activities: I have participated in sports throughout most of high school. I played volleyball for three years and softball my senior year. I joined our student council as senior class treasurer. I have also been committed to programs such as Upward Bound and My Life Project. I have also participated in FFA through Opening and Closing ceremonies.
4. Awards, honors: Academic Award for 3.6 GPA or higher, Top Student in Spanish 1, Top Student in Geometry, Academic Excellence in English 9P, Outstanding in Earth Science, Athletic Award for JV Volleyball, Excellent in Biology,Good Academic in Native Spanish, Certificate of Appreciation for Upward Bound,Outstanding Academic in Chemistry, Outstanding Academic in U.S History AP, Placed High Individual as President in Opening and Closing Ceremonies for FFA,  Athletic Award Varsity Volleyball Most Improved Player
5. Community activities/awards/recognition: Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
6. Special interests, hobbies, talents: Some of my interests are in music, literature, Photography, Design, and anything outdoors, camping, swimming, traveling, and nature.
7. Your strengths:
8. Your weaknesses:
9. Job experiences: I have the experience of working as a housekeeper, babysitter, and cafeteria worker during high school.
10. Describe your educational goals:
11. Any extenuating circumstances you have had to overcome to meet your goals:

Writing Standard

Standard :
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

1	SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated.  Note leadership roles and dates. Upward Bound (2011-2015)  Volleyball JV Captain (2013)  Volleyball (2013-2015) FFA - Opening and Closing Ceremonies (2014)  Office Technology (2014) Student Council: Class Officer Treasurer (2015) My Life Program (2015) Softball (2015)
2	AREA OF STUDY: What do you want to study and why?  When I first began applying for colleges in October, I was certain that I wanted to study Interior Design. It was an interest that I had discovered a few years back. But it was not until I attended a Saturday session with Upward Bound that changed my mind. I attended the 7th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Conference at Reedley College. The STEM Conference gave me the opportunity to discover another career option that I had not yet considered. The nursing opportunities session made an incredible impact on my career decision. I want to study nursing because it goes beyond serving oneself. Its a modest career that enables you to make a difference in someone's life. The experiences of being a nurse are indescribable. It is not just about knowing what to do or being the smartest but being compassionate towards each person and being there for them in their worst or best moments. Choosing to major in nursing as opposed to Interior design made me realize that being there for someone means so much more than any materialistic object. Knowing that my efforts will be significant is definitely a career I want to pursue.
3	ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active.  Note leadership roles and dates. Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima: Pamphlets (2011-2013) Upward Bound: Camp El-O-Win (2012-2013) Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima: Breakfast Takeout (2013)
4	RECOGNITIONS: Please list important awards and recognitions received.  Note organizations presenting honor and date. Academics Certificate: Top student in Spanish 1 (2012)  Academics Certificate: Top student in Geometry (2012)  Academic Award: 3.6 GPA or higher (2012) Volleyball Athletic Award (2012-2014) Upward Bound: Director's Award (2013)  Upward Bound: Certificate of Appreciation (2013) FFA: Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Outstanding President (2014) Office Technology: Certificate of Completion (2014)
5	GOALS:  What are the short and long term goals for your life? My short goals are to continue to work on my persona. I believe in creativity and spirituality. I believe in individuality, the development of building character, and internal strength. I would like to grow as an independent individual, and continue with my education by attending a four year university. My future goals consist of completing my career as an advanced nurse, get married, form my own family, and travel. I would like to explore new countries, learn about their cultures, and aid less developing nations with medical care.
6	NEED:  Please explain your need for this Scholarship                      My parents did not have the opportunity to pursue a higher education, so they have pushed my siblings and I to go after one. Having your first child go to college was a big thing, but having two go to college is the greatest pride we can give our parents. My parents would give anything to help us economically, but its tough when you come from a low-income family and when your father has not fully recovered from temporary disability.This scholarship would greatly be beneficial to me and my family because it would definitely contribute to not just my education but my sisters as well, it would be an immense alleviation for my parents.
7	CAREER PLANS: What are your career plans and what would you like to be doing in 10 years? My career plans are to attend and graduate Fresno State with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) and work my way up the ladder while working in the field. Later in my career I would like to obtain my Masters of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) and become a registered Nurse and then become an advanced practice nurse. Throughout my nursing career, I would like to experience the opportunity to work in all types of work settings such as nursing care facilities, patient's homes, schools, travel, hospital, and physician's office. In ten years I would like to provide my own independent practice.

Writing Standard

Standard:

7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Registered Nurse

1. What does a person typically do in this occupation?

A Registered Nurse typically provides patient care, educates patients about health conditions, and provides advice and emotional support for their patients and family members. Nurses observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

2. Describe the working conditions.

Registered Nurses spend considerable time walking and standing. They need to be able to cope well with stress and pressure since it's a career involving direct involvement with human suffering and emergencies.

3. What special skills are necessary?

Some special skills that are necessary for a registered nurse are speaking: talking to convey information, service orientation: looking for ways to help people, social perceptiveness: being aware of others reactions, reading comprehension: understand writing in work related documents, judgment and decision making: weighing the pros and the cons, problem sensitivity: ability to tell when something is wrong, and critical thinking: ability to use logic and analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses.

4. What is the median wage for this job? How much might a person make with experience?

The median wage for a Registered Nurse is $65,470 per year and $31.48 per hour. Experienced registered nurses with advanced education can earn $80,000 a year or more.

5. Where can you find employment in this job?

Registered Nurses can find employment in hospitals, physician’s office, home health care services, nursing care facilities, correctional facilities, schools, or serve in the military.

6. What is the training requirement for this job? What educational programs would train someone for this job?

Registered Nurses are required to either have a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Some training requirements consist of social science courses, chemistry courses, biology courses, math proficiency, and English composition.  

7. What schools offer training for this job?

The colleges that offer training for this job are American Career College, California College San Diego, CSU Bakersfield, Chico, Fresno, Long Beach, Northridge, Sacramento, and Stanislaus, Carrington College California, Concorde Career College, Everest College, Sonoma State University, and University of Phoenix.

8. What is your reaction to this job? Would you reconsider it? Why or why not?

My reaction to this job is concerned at the same time as excited because it is a career that will require a lot of hard work and dedication but it will be rewarding at the end therefore I wouldn’t reconsider.