1. Jan 8 – Junior Lit Agenda: Quick-write Group-work Written explanation
Homework:
Complete your analysis of “Six to Eight Black Men”, submit to turnitin.com, and bring a copy to class on thursday
Take out:
Pen/Pencil
“Six to Eight Black Men”
Homework worksheet
Goal:
Identify and explain the use of satirical techniques in writing

2. Quick-write
Write a single, formal sentence in response to the following question:
What is the message of the essay “Six to Eight Black Men”, and which satricial techniques does Sedaris use to get that message across to his readers?

3. Group-work Compare your thesis to those of your group members
Read each person’s thesis, and make suggestions/changes that can improve your own.

4. Explanation
Your assignment for the remainder of class, which will also be your homework tonight is to type a two- paragraph explanation using the thesis that you just wrote.
Your paragraph should include:
Your thesis
The message the author is trying to convey
At least three satirical techniques
At least three quotations (using weave structure)
Commentary relating back to the thesis
A conclusion sentence
Your paragraph should be TYPED
Upload to turnitin.com by tomorrow (Wednesday) night at midnight
Bring in a printed copy to class on thursday