Unit 2: The Power of Power
Week of 10/31/16
ACT Aspire
Reminders:
- Bring several No. 2 pencils with good erasers and your test-approved calculator.
- Eat a good, filling breakfast and pack snacks and a water bottle.
- Be early! We will begin at 8:20.
- Go straight to your ACT testing room.
Classroom Playlist
The playlist is changed each six weeks!
Essential Questions
- What happens when the desire for power conflicts with obtaining it through violent or immoral acts?
- Why is my voice valuable to the world around me?
- How can I use the elements of persuasion to present a powerful and purposeful argument to a global audience?
Monday, 10/31
In Class
Skills of Focus
- Poetry Analysis
- Poetry Creation
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4) - Quiz Friday
- No Red Ink Quiz Thursday
Tuesday, 11/1
In Class
While Mrs. Neal Is Out...
Complete the EdPuzzle Lesson called “Persuasive Speech Introduction,” which is due at 3:50pm. I recommend using Google Chrome to do this. If you try Chrome, Safari, and the app, and it isn’t working, go here.
View the Thesis Statement and Call to Action mini-lesson.
Submit your thesis statement and call to action on Schoology.
If time permits, you may work on the following:
Membean - 45 minutes/3 days of Membean this week, due Friday at 8:00am
No Red Ink - no new lesson this week, just review the lessons from this six weeks in preparation for Thursday’s quiz
SSR
Homework:
45 minutes/3 days of Membean this week
Obtain a copy of Lord of the Flies by William Golding by November 9
Skills of Focus
- Persuasive Writing
- Thesis Statements
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4) - Quiz Friday
- No Red Ink Quiz Thursday
Wednesday, 11/2
ACT Aspire
Skills of Focus
- Persuasive Writing
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4) - Quiz Friday
- No Red Ink Quiz Thursday
Thursday, 11/3
In Class
- No Red Ink Quiz
Skills of Focus
- Writing Process: Outline
- Persuasive Writing
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4) - Quiz Friday
- No Red Ink Quiz Thursday
Friday, 11/4
In Class
- Membean Quiz
Video Submission Link
This is ONLY required for those who choose to film their speech. The video must be submitted by 8:00am Monday!
Skills of Focus
- Vocabulary Development
- Persuasive Writing
Homework
- Persuasive Speech Presentations begin Monday!
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