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English 10 - 10/3/11. Which is more important “peace” or “equal rights and justice”? Listen to Peter Tosh’s song before you respond Why is it important to be on-time for work if you're a computer security specialist?
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English 10 - 10/3/11 • Which is more important “peace” or “equal rights and justice”? Listen to Peter Tosh’s song before you respond • Why is it important to be on-time for work if you're a computer security specialist? • Portmanteau word – A word formed by blending two or more other words; e.g. twist + whirl = twirl. Goals – Discuss equal rights and justice versus peace. Learn how to use the debatable issues handout. Moving debate Group practice with “Growing Up Digitally” article.. Homework – Do a brief free write on the intent of equal rights for everyone. Is it possible? Should we care about this issue in other countries?
English 10 - 10/4/11 • Is digital interaction with people as good as face to face interaction? Is online socializing harming people in some way? • The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese! • Pasimology– the art of speaking Goals – Walking debate; Growing up digital. Analyze virtual socializing. Homework – A brief free write that incorporates the ideas from our debate and today’s analysis. Are digital media harming us?
English 10 - 10/5/11 • Should everyone vote? Do voters have a responsibility to be informed? • Why did Mr. Went go to the Masseuse? • Paronomasia – punning, a playing on words. Goals – Walking debate; Play Time Is Over. Vote or Die. Homework – A brief free write that incorporates the ideas from our debate and today’s analysis. What responsibilities does a voter have?
English 10 - 10/6/11 • What is the difference between your opinions and a pro or con position for a statement of purpose? How will you keep your own views in check? • What does a pirate do when invited to a party? • Pathetic fallacy – Ascribing human passions to nature, cruel snows, caressing clouds, etc. Goals – Present argument and restate opponents’ argument. Academic controversy. Discuss personal opinions related to the issue. Homework – Don’t forget to study Vocabulary # 6 for quiz tomorrow. Write five conclusions of small groups from the debate to share in class tomorrow.
English 10 - 10/7/11 • Five minutes to study for Quiz #6. • Question: What type of specialist should you see if you have butterflies in your stomach? • Palindrome – a word or passage that reads the same forward or backwards. E.g. Dennis and Edna sinned. Goals – Complete Week 6 vocabulary study. Complete “Vote or Die” Academic Controversy. Homework – Select an issue that you think would be interesting to research and debate. Present on Monday.