Agenda TED Talk: Why Tragedies are so Alluring Vocab 7 #11-20/Draw Practice Socratic Seminars TFA – Discuss novel (focus on Most Important quotes/passages) HW: Synthesis Essay – due by 11:59 PM tonight via Google Drive

Reminders 8-27-18 TFA Graphic Essay Presentations: Wednesday, 9/5 Vocab Pic Quiz Unit 7 – Friday, 8/31 Othello (No Fear Version ok) will start Thursday, 9/6 – have your copy. No excuses! We will read together.

TED Talk Thursday: Why are Tragedies so Alluring As you watch the TED-ED Video, respond to the prompts on the handout.

Vocab unit 7 #11-20 & Draw

TFA Graphic Essay Guidelines – see Handout Graphic Essay Work Time Intro to Graphic Essay (find a group) How much time in class will we have? Wed 8/29 – 30 minutes Friday 8/31 – 1 hour Tuesday 9/4– 15 min check in with group – prepare for next day presentations Presentation 9/5 Present/state your claim Present 2-3 pieces of your evidence and interpretation – or at least the number of group members – i.e. 3 group members – 3 pieces of evidence shared. Explain your symbolism (i.e. colors, objects, choices, etc.) and other meaningful choices about your graphic essay 10 points of your grade will be an individual speaking grade - Even though it is not a formal speech, remember to avoid uhms, likes, and other filler words - Be mindful of consistent eye contact and speaking clearly. You do NOT have to dress up.

Practice socratic seminars The Second Coming – 10 minutes Prayer to the Masks – 10 minutes

TFA For your assigned chapter(s), identify the most significant moment. Select a quote or passage as well. Why is it the most important? Connect to the broader ideas of the novel and the meaning of the work as a whole.