9/21/07

English 3

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

Launch: So far, what persuasive techniques have you noticed Edwards using in his speech? Explain. (You may want to review what we have read so far.)

Agenda
1. Discuss launch.
2. Finish reading Edwards' speech.
3. Meet in Colony groups to finalize your project and turn it in.

Homework: Independent reading.

English 4

Aim
1. What were Shakespeare's life and time like?

Launch: Why do people go see movies? What do we get out of the experience of watching a movie? (Write more than just "for fun" or "for entertainment.")

Agenda
1. Discuss launch.
2. Watch video about Shakespeare. Take notes.

Homework: Independent reading.

AP

Aim
1. What techniques do poets use to achieve their purposes in a poem?

Launch: Read and respond to the figurative language in "To His Coy Mistress" (page 84?).

Agenda
1. Discuss launch.
2. Finish discussing the chapter 5 exercise.
3. A few more poems that use figurative language.
4. Continue Oedipus long form.

Homework: Work on independent reading.