9/19/07

English 3--postponed due to assembly

Aim
1. What persuasive techniques does Jonathan Edwards use in his speech?

Launch: What lasting influence do you think the Plymouth and Jamestown settlers have had
on America? (In other words, what values have they passed on that are still valued today?) Do you think it has been a positive or a negative influence? Explain.

Agenda
1. Think/Pair/Share
2. Introduction to Jonathan Edwards.
3. Begin reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."

Homework: Independent reading.

English 4

Aim
1. What are the steps of the writing process?

Launch: What point do you want your personal essay to make about you? How can you go about showing that in a create way?

Agenda
1. Review writing process.
2. Reread your personal essay. Mark the changes you would like to make and/or make notes on the paper about what you would like to add.

Homework: Independent reading.

AP

Aim
1. What is figurative language, and how is it utilized in poetry?

Launch: Read and respond to "Living in Sin" in chapter 4 of Sound & Sense. Be sure to focus on the imagery.

Agenda
1. Vocab quiz.
2. Discuss launch.
3. Read chapter 5 of S& S.

Homework: Complete the exercise at the end of chapter 5. Work on chapter 4 essay. Work on independent book.