Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday, February 11 (E9)

Today's Objective: Students will review "pathos," "ethos," and "logos" in preparation for the Q3 Methods of Persuasion Unit.


Today's SAT Word: Defend (v.): to stick up for

"If I plan to make a persuasive argument, then I will need to defend it."


Today's Warm-Up Question: Do men cause more problems in the world, or do women cause more problems in the world?

Provide three reasons why you believe what you believe on this issue!


Today's Lesson Notes: Click here.


Tonight's Homework:
Write a one-paragraph BCR (five sentences) in which you identify which method of persuasion you believe is the most effective way to make an argument. DEFEND your answer!

The Pearl, Day 4 (E10 4B)

Today's Objective: Students will review conflict while continuing to read their first Q3 text.


Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem

Generally speaking, characters encounter any one of six major types of conflict in literature.


Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Tithe
Insubstantial
Vigor
Inferior
Stout
Instinctively
Perplexed
Collusion
Monstrosity
Lethargy


Tonight's Homework: Finish reading chapter 4.

Death of a Salesman, Day 4 (E10 3A)

Today's Objective: Students will review conflict while continuing to read their first Q3 text.


Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem

Generally speaking, characters encounter any one of six major types of conflict in literature.


Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Consumes
Saccharine
Dictation
Fascinating
Solitary
Reliance
Proposition
Pennant
Incredulously
Mocking


Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the phrase "goal posts" on page 69.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Brian's Song, Day 4 (E10 1B)

Today's Objective: Students will review conflict while continuing to read their first Q3 text.


Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem

Generally speaking, characters encounter any one of six major types of conflict in literature.


Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Blustery
Grim
Stoic
Befuddled
Quell
Imperceptible
Dwindle
Sprawling
Vibrant
Exuberantly
Enervated


Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the phrase "I'm pregnant" on page 84.