English /17/11 Write a “statement of purpose” for your position in the debate. Do you agree with it? Why or why not? Write a “statement of purpose” for your position in the debate. Do you agree with it? Why or why not? Why do fire departments have Dalmations? Why do fire departments have Dalmations? Gramatolatry – The worship of words. Gramatolatry – The worship of words. Goals – Use the forms to organize for the debate. Help each other make a solid case. Homework – Prepare, in writing, your role for the debate practice tomorrow. Time yourself.

English /18/11 Write a “statement of purpose” for your opponent’s position in the debate. Do you agree with it? Why or why not? Write a “statement of purpose” for your opponent’s position in the debate. Do you agree with it? Why or why not? How did the mouse feel after the cat chased it through the screen door? How did the mouse feel after the cat chased it through the screen door? Epizeuxis – the repetition of a word, for emphasis. Epizeuxis – the repetition of a word, for emphasis. Goals – Practice and time each other in your roles. Make revisions. Homework – Practice your revised role in the debate for tomorrow. Time yourself.

English /19/11 What do you know about works cited pages? What do you need to know? What do you know about works cited pages? What do you need to know? Why do bicycles fall over? Why do bicycles fall over? Embolalia – hesitation forms of speech, e.g. ”um,” “you know,” “like,” “okay.” Embolalia – hesitation forms of speech, e.g. ”um,” “you know,” “like,” “okay.” Goals – Create a correct works cited page. Include notes on cards. Homework – Be ready for your role in the debate for tomorrow, if necessary.

English /20/11 When you tell a story do you often exaggerate or embellish it? Do people often doubt you? When you tell a story do you often exaggerate or embellish it? Do people often doubt you? What is Irish and sits outside? What is Irish and sits outside? Dithyram – a wild, emotional outpouring, in poetry, speech, hymn, song, or writing. Dithyram – a wild, emotional outpouring, in poetry, speech, hymn, song, or writing. Goals – Hold a debate and evaluate for effectiveness. Homework – Make reference to your sources on your cards for each of your warrants. Don’t forget to study Vocabulary # 8 for quiz tomorrow.

English /21/11 Five minutes to study for Quiz 8. What is Mary short for? Diasyrm – Putting down with faint praise. Goals – Poem of the week or debate? Homework - none.