English 3 Week 7
Topics textbook speaking exercise your speech during finals week how to make a speech interesting homework Shakespeare Screwtape letters
Textbook Lesson C (page 26) Lesson D (page 28) Part 1 Part 2: A Part 1: A, B, C Part 2: A, B, C
Speaking Exercise Read something from Midsummer Night’s Dream at least 6 lines long Work on speaking clearly speaking loudly speaking slowly not being nervous take 5 minutes to pick something and “practice” try to add expression
Second speaking exercise read your introduction or conclusion Those that are listening: try to write down the thesis statement
Your speech during finals week how to keep the audience’s attention Introduction Conclusion Transitions
Homework: On your outline, add more: Include an improved thesis statement (on top) Below these statement -> a brief statement as to who the audience is and why they should want to listen written out introduction and conclusion at least ½ of your transitions
Homework: (cont.) List three specific references you will use Must have at least three references If internet -> list actual URL If book, list title Other items -> give enough information to be able to find that resource easily
Shakespeare A brief history of Shakespeare and how his work was performed Why is Shakespeare so famous His language
Discussion about Midsummer Night’s dream We will: read a specific section identify difficult words discuss what is meant
Screwtape letters: use your journal Chapter 9 use your journal identify words you don’t know (write down) identify concepts you don’t understand (write down) be prepared to discuss questions when done Look for transitions
Chapter 9 What are the dangers when in a trough? Who invent pleasure? What are some other lessons from this letter?
Chapter 9 Spend 5 minutes writing (in English) what this means to you in your life. Find a lesson in this letter and apply it to yourself.
Chapter 10 use your journal identify words you don’t know (write down) identify concepts you don’t understand (write down) be prepared to discuss questions when done look for some transitions
Chapter 10 Do you know people like the couple in this letter? Is this a good definition of peer pressure? Do you realize you are experiencing peer pressure when it is happening? What are some more lessons from this letter?
Chapter 10 Spend 5 minutes writing (in English) what this means to you in your life. Find a lesson in this letter and apply it to yourself.