Unit 2: The Power of Power
Week of 11/9
Essential Questions
- Why is my voice valuable to the world around me?
- Why are persuasive elements important in multiple modes of communication?
- How do I synthesize a variety of perspectives different than my own?
- How can I use the elements of persuasion to present a powerful and purposeful argument to a global audience?
Speech Presentation Order
Check here to see when you will present your speech.
Monday, 11/9
In Class:
- Persuasive Speech Outline due 8:00am to Schoology. Did you follow the Color-Coding directions?
- Speech Presentations - see the order here!
Skills of Focus:
- Persuasion
- Listening and Speaking
Homework:
- Choose ONE of the following speeches to print and annotate (Carson, Sanders). You will write an analysis of the speech you choose on Friday. You MUST have the speech printed out to use it on Thursday.
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days) - Membean quiz Friday! All minutes are due by 8:00am.
Tuesday, 11/10
In Class:
- Speech Presentations - see the order here!
- Persuasion
- Listening and Speaking
Homework:
- Choose ONE of the following speeches to print and annotate (Carson, Sanders). You will write an analysis of the speech you choose on Friday. You MUST have the speech printed out to use it on Thursday.
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days) - Membean quiz Friday! All minutes are due by 8:00am.
Wednesday, 11/11
In Class:
- Speech Presentations - see the order here!
- Persuasion
- Listening and Speaking
- Choose ONE of the following speeches to print and annotate (Carson, Sanders). You will write an analysis of the speech you choose on Friday. You MUST have the speech printed out to use it on Thursday.
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days) - Membean quiz Friday! All minutes are due by 8:00am.
Thursday, 11/12
In Class:
- Power of Power Unit Wrap-Up - Rhetorical Analysis Timed Essay (bring print-out of choice speech to use in class)
Skills of Focus:
- Rhetorical Analysis
- Read Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 by Monday (if you don't have a copy of the book yet, you can read it here). Reading focus: character development, setting, symbol.
- You will read through Chapter 6 by 11/30.
Friday, 11/13
In Class:
- Speech Presentations - see the order here!
- Membean Vocabulary Quiz
- Introduce Lord of the Flies
Skills of Focus:
- Persuasion
- Listening and Speaking
- Vocabulary Development
- Making Historical Connections
Homework:
- Read Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 by Monday (if you don't have a copy of the book yet, you can read it here). Reading focus: character development, setting, symbol.
- You will read through Chapter 6 by 11/30.