Unit 2: The Power of Power
Week of 10/24/16
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Essential Questions
- What happens when the desire for power conflicts with obtaining it through violent or immoral acts?
- How can I use the elements of persuasion to present a powerful and purposeful argument to a global audience?
Reassessment Opportunity
You must be on the list to reassess, meaning that you submitted your Reassessment Request to Mrs. Neal's e-mail by 8:00am Monday morning.
Your entrance ticket to the reassessment is your original Short Answer Response sheet signed by your parent/guardian.
Reassessment Schedule
- Tuesday Morning (7:50-8:10): Butler C235
- Wednesday Morning (7:50-8:10): Rose C227
- Wednesday Afternoon (3:50-4:20): Butler C235
- Thursday Afternoon (3:50-4:20): Neal C223
Monday, 10/24
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Skills of Focus
- Propaganda Techniques
- Reading Literary Texts
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4)
- No Red Ink
Tuesday, 10/25
In Class
- Guided Partner Analysis of Squealer's Speeches
Skills of Focus
- Persuasion: Propaganda
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4)
- No Red Ink
Wednesday, 10/26
In Class
Individual Analysis of Old Major's Speech
Skills of Focus
- Close Reading
- Persuasion: Propaganda
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4)
- No Red Ink
Thursday, 10/27
In Class
- Assessment: Animal Farm Timed Essay
Skills of Focus
- Close Reading
- Elements of Persuasion and Propaganda
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4)
- No Red Ink
Friday, 10/28
In Class
- TARGET Time
Skills of Focus
- Reflection
- Speaker, Audience, Purpose
- Propaganda Techniques
Homework
- 45 minutes/3 days of Membean (45 minutes over 6 days between 10/24 and 8:00am 11/4)
- No Red Ink
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