1. Monday, October 19, 2015 Objective: Agenda: Notebook: Daily Quote:
English 12
Notebook:
Your Inner Scorecard
Daily Quote:
“You never know what worse luck your bad luck saved you from.”
Cormac McCarthy
Objective:
Use close reading to understand a text that uses difficult language
Describe the use of images and sounds to affect the reader’s emotions
Locate context clues to help you identify the setting of the short story
Agenda:
1984 Book 2 Chapter 1-5 quiz
1984 Book 2 review
Read:
Chapter 6-7
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Mr. McGregor
1984 – BOOK 2 CONTINUED
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3. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 12
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
Maya Angelou
Objective:
Utilize close reading to understand an informational text
Make connections between the NSA and 1984
Discuss and formulate an argument about the potential punishment of Edward Snowden
Agenda:
Group Discussion:
Read article/answer questions
Find support for our discussed themes
View:
“Is Edward Snowden a Hero?”
Bill O’Reilly on NSA Surveillance
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Mr. McGregor
INFORMATIONAL TEXTS AND 1984
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4. Part 1: Surveillance Discussion Questions
“Everything you need to know…”
Provide a summary of the article
What new information was provided that was not part of our previous discussions?
Does this sway your opinion on the matter in anyway? As a group, what are your thoughts on the topic? Is it acceptable?
“President Barack Obama announced….”
What are some specific ways President Obama said he would change the current government surveillance program?
In your opinion, are these reforms needed? Are they sufficient and specific enough?
“Forgot what you search for? Google didn’t”
What types of information does Google store?
How might this be incriminating? How might it be helpful?
Is this concerning to you? Helpful? How does it relate to 1984?
Edward Snowden Biography
Summarize the article
Who is Edward Snowden?
What specific quote explains why he became a whistleblower?
As a group, argue for Snowden’s status. Is he a hero or villain? Give support!
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SURVEILLANCE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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5. Part 2: 1984 Theme Discussion
Provide support for the following themes:
The dangers of totalitarianism
The importance of human interaction/personal relationships
Control of information as a weapon
For each of the themes, provide three pieces of evidence that supports them from 1984
These examples should come from both books 1 & 2
Which of the themes do you feel best represents our reading through book 2 chapter 8?
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Mr. McGregor
SURVEILLANCE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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6. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Notebook: Daily Quote: Objective: Agenda:
English 12
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“The whole world is watching now, and I wish you could see what I can see. Sometimes you have to get up really high to see how small you are. I’m going home now.”
Felix Baumgartner
Objective:
Make connections between modern society and 1984
Agenda:
Early Release
Finish discussion about articles
1984:
Ketchup Day
Read Book 2 Chapter 8-9
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Mr. McGregor
BOOK 2 CHAPTERS 8-9
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7. Thursday, October 22, 2015 Notebook: The Birds Attack Flushing
English 12
Notebook:
The Birds Attack Flushing
Daily Quote:
“We may achieve climate, but weather is thrust upon us.”
O. Henry
Objective:
Make connections between modern technology and the controlling qualities of the government in 1984
Craft an argument about the status of Edward Snowden
Is he a figure of celebration, or persecution?
Agenda:
Begin Viewing:
Citizenfour
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Mr. McGregor
“CITIZENFOUR FILM ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
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8. Friday, October 23, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 12
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“Arrange whatever pieces come your way.”
Virginia Woolf
Objective:
Make connections between the technology used in modern society and the methods of control used in 1984i
Craft an argument about Edward Snowden and his status as a hero or villain.
Agenda:
Finish viewing:
Citizenfour
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TODAY’S TOPIC IS
WE ARE CURRENTLY HERE
Mr. McGregor
CITIZENFOUR FILM ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
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