Oct. 26 th – 30 th ENG12, ENG11, ENG10, & PUBLIC SPEAKING MS. ADKINS

ENG12 – October 26 th 1. Elizabeth and Jarren are riding (his or her, their) horses. 2. Neither Elizabeth nor Jarren brought (his or her, their) cell phone. 3. Jarren’s parents are trying to find them on (his or her, their) side-by-side.

ENG12 1. Bell-ringer 2. Silent reading 3. Reading ACT Test Prep. Passage 4. ACT Test Prep. 5. Blog update – ENGRADE MESSAGE 6. Pre-reading Research Follow instructions on the slip of paper placed on your desk.

ENG12 – October 27 th 1. The company wants to keep (its, their) best workers. 2. The companies want to keep (its, their) best workers. 3. Neither Elliot nor his children knew about (his or her, their) surprise vacation to Disney. 4. Leevi and Ally are going to (his or her, their) grandparents home for the weekend.

Share: Ireland in the 1720s and Jonathan Swift. Satire -

Given what you’ve learned about satire, Ireland in the 1720s, and Jonathan Swift, turn to page 199. Read the title and the subtitle. Journal: Predict what this story will be about given the information you have.

Today – Read through “A Modest Proposal” on page 199 and follow the guidelines on the notes page I’ve given you. Paraphrase the plot, learn information about the narrator, and find examples of satire. Take your time. If you finish in ten minutes, you will only have more to do. Again, take your time and be thorough. You need to understand this text. You will be tested on it.

ENG12 – October 28 th Explain the following satirical elements: 1. Define the word “indelible” 2. Explain the “indelible image” created in the first part of “A Modest Proposal.” 3. Get out a blank piece of paper for PowerPoint notes.

ENG12 – October 29 th BR – 1. Paraphrase the six reasons the narrator gives to encourage people to accept his “modest proposal.” Hint: see page What type of satirical technique can be seen in this section?

Today – With a partner, complete the guided reading questions. Write on your own paper. Use complete sentences. Be thorough! *These are due by the end of class.

ENG12 – October 30 th How would you describe the structure of “A Modest Proposal?” By structure I mean: How is it formatted/set-up? What does it read like? To help you – Think about how most fantasy novels are written compared to a “how-to” essay or an autobiography.

Journal: Think of an issue today that you feel is very important. It can be a local issue or a national concern. Then, think about the most drastic solution someone could propose in order to resolve this problem. In other words, brainstorm a topic for your own satirical essay.

“A Modest Proposal” Assignment Due Dates 1. Satirical composition (creative) – 11/04 2. Skit or cartoon (visual) – 11/6 3. Structure or tone essay (analytical) – 11/11 After completion, we will take a break and watch a satirical movie (possibly Gulliver’s Travels since it is based on one of Swift’s other works).

ENG11 – October 26 th READ! Today we will be going to the library to get new books for silent reading & blog updates. You need to get a fictional book. You will have a book report/project due December 9 th. I will give you detailed instructions this week. While waiting to get a book, research info about the Declaration of Independence – 5 W’s (written)

ENG11 – October 27 th BR – Should historical documents (like DOI) be required reading in school? Why or why not? DISCUSS - 1. What is the Declaration of Independence? 2. When was it written? 3. Why was it written? 4. Who wrote it?

Journal 10/27– LIBERTY What does this word mean to you as an American citizen? One paragraph please.

ENG11 – October 28 th Bell-ringer: Read the section labeled “Background” and “Thomas Jefferson” on page 111 in your textbook and answer the following: 1. What word is used to reference Americans? 2. What was the first written constitution? 3. What was wrong with it? (see #2) 4. What is one position Thomas Jefferson held?

ENG11 – October 29 th BR/Journal – Turn to page 115 in your textbook. Look at the image at the top of the page. Explain what you think it represents - one good paragraph.

ENG11 – October 30 th BR- Tone: the attitude of the author in a text. Reread lines 118 – 133 on page 116 in your textbook. 1. What is the tone in this final paragraph? 2. Choose specific words that help create this tone and explain how they do so.

Public Speaking, October 29 th – Your opinion: Do you feel an “attacking media” is a good or bad thing when it comes to politics? Explain.

Public Speaking Amendment 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Public Speaking – October 30 th Make a discussion circle w/ you seats. Grading – Ten points for your current events topic and discussion questions (turned in, paper copy) Ten points for participating in the discussion – TALK!

ENG10 – October 26 th Bell-ringer: 1. What is a theme? (refresher) 2. What is the most obvious theme in Animal Farm so far? Read chapter 7 Complete theme writing assignment

ENG10 – October 27 th 1. What bothered you the most about chapter 7? 2. Re-read Clover’s thoughts on pages 77 – 78 (paragraph begins with “The animals huddled about Clover…”) Explain her feelings while incorporating ideas of a utopia and a dystopia.

ENG10 – October 28 th No bell-ringer today. Get a book and begin reading. We will read for half of the class period today.

ENG10 – October 29 th On your theme identification organizer, take a few minutes to identify one specific place in the text where the reader can find an example of the theme of “dreams, hopes, & plans.” Provide page numbers & explanations.