Home work:  From the list of materials we just looked at, form an argumentative writing prompt.  Think of the theme, author’s purpose, and philosophies that are discussed in the texts listed on the following slide. 1. Then, think of how you could argue for or against the idea/theme you picked. 2. Write a prompt that mirrors those of the AP Language Test. Don’t know how this looks? GO TO THE WEBSITE! mation/2001.html

2-3 page argumentative essay  Focus on the following pieces we have read/watched:  The Truman Show  Big Boy  Ted Talks  Self-Reliance  The High Cost of Tiny Lies  Euphemisms  The Lies we Tell  Doublespeak  Allegory of the Cave  We did not watch these, but you can watch and choose from the following Ted Talks: Honest Liars/How to Spot a Liar

Themes/Topics  Truth  Self-Torture  Identity and loss of identify  Morality  Values  Lies  Reality  Perspective  Reality VS Perspective  Self-Reliance and “the self”  Conscience  Have another idea? Go for it! But I must approve!