WEEK 12: Satire From Around the World

MONDAY 10/24
1. Peer-edit using rubric checklist

• Introduction: Label their topic, position, reason(s) they are arguing in the introduction
• Body: Label the R/A(restate/answer question), C(citations), E(explanation of citation), R(restate answer).

2. Type up your  introduction,  one body paragraph of your choosing and your works cited page.  Use this link to type intro, body, works cited: https://goo.gl/XnwTAM 

TUESDAY 10/25
1. Vocab List: Hyperbole/Incongruity
2. Review elements of satire (CIPHERS).
3. Practice identifying the elements of satire using political cartoons from around the world.
4. Read The Voter on page 192.  Complete discussion questions.
5. Produce a political satire for this election in US.

WEDNESDAY 10/26
1. Vocab List: Understatement (liotes)/Pun
2. Watch "Girls Rising" and complete the viewing guide.
3. Select a global problem mentioned in the documentary and brainstorm ideas for a satire letter.

THURSDAY 10/27
1. Vocab List: Sarcasm/Satire
2. Watch "Girls Rising" and complete the viewing guide.
3. Select a global problem mentioned in the documentary and write a satire letter using 2 or more elements of satire (C.I.P.H.E.R.S)

WEEK 11: Research Paper

Propaganda Examples, Rhetorical Devices Poster, Propaganda Techniques List, Persuasive Vocab List_Quizlet, Extra Credit "New Jim Crow" (read and write an essay explaining her argument), www.tutor.com

MONDAY-THURSDAY 10/18-22

1. Notes: Research Skills Prezi

2. Intro Paragraph: Complete graphic organizer for your research paper introduction paragraph. 

3. Annotated Source Card: Complete 5 source cards (minimum) for each website you gather information from. On one side, include author, title (see link below). On back of card, put quotation marks around the facts and info you will use with page number in parentheses. Write down a brief explanation of which paragraph it will go in and why at bottom. 

Link 1: Source Cards

Link 2: Citation Maker 

WEEK 10: Persuasive Writing

MONDAY 10/10

1. Benchmark Testing

2. Peer-Edit your neighbor's letter to see they have a thesis with a clear argument (yes/no players should be benched). Use the edit strategies below:

Revising (The big picture)
Add words and sentences (be descriptive, capture all ideas).
Remove words and sentences (be concise).
Move words and sentences (sentence fluency, organization).
Substitute words and sentences (word choice, voice).

Editing (Conventions)
Capitalization
Usage (Verbs and nouns—does it make sense?)
Punctuation
Spelling

3. Type up Letter (final draft) in Word And save to lunch number.

Example: 

4. Notebook Check (16 items)

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY 10/11-10/12

5. Debates

WEEK 9: Persuasive Appeals/Debate

RESOURCES:

MONDAY 10/3

1. Watch Presidential Debate 

    a.) Complete Persuasive Appeals Organizer (3 examples/candidate)

2. Research the topic abortion from your position(girls=pro abortion rights; boys=against abortion rights): Abortion Arguments (Pro vs. Con), Roe vs. Wade, 

    a.) What's the Hillary and Trump's position on abortion? Why?

    b.) 3 arguments/reasons for your position (girls=for; boy=against abortion rights).
    c.) 3 arguments/reasons your opposition (other side) will argue.

    c.) 3 or more facts, stats, stories, laws, examples to back up your position/arguments

HW: Write a thesis statement stating your position on abortion and the reasons you will argue for or against it.  Bring your research from the lab to help you score points in our debate tomorrow (10/4). Thesis Starter: Abortion (topic) should/shouldn't be legal (position) because #1, #2, #3 (3 reasons why).

TUESDAY 10/4
1. Debate #1: Abortion

WEDNESDAY 10/5
1. Debate #2: T.B.D

THURSDAY 10/6
1. Notebook Check (day 1)
2. Writer's Workbook pages

FRIDAY 10/7
1. Notebook Check (day 1)
2. OPEN MIC FRIDAY: Use art to express your feelings on the topics debated this week.  It can be an original song, a poem, art.

Week 8: "Standing Apart"

MONDAY 9/19

1. Read the article "The Village Where Men are Banned"
1. What is the name of the village Jane resides from?
2. What happened to Jane when her husband found out about the rape?  
3. How is rape in the US treated in a similar fashion?  Research a recent rape case decided by a male judge.  What was the sentence given to the rapist?  Was it fair?  What connections can you make with our rape culture and that of in Kenya?
4. What does a typical day of work look like for women like Jane in Kenya?
5. What is a Kanga?
6. When was the village founded? By Whom?
7. Who does the village shelter (types of victims)?
8. How does the village function and sustain the inhabitants?
9. What happens under the "tree of speech?"
2. Complete the Brainstorm Organizer:
• Writing Prompt: "Outside, women are being ruled by men so they can’t get any change,” says Seita Lengima, an elderly woman. “The women in Umoja have freedom.” Do you agree with Lengima?  Explain the problem these women faced.  Is banning men from this village creating freedoms for these women they otherwise would not have?  Would this solution work in the US?  Why or why not?

TUESDAY 9/20

1. Peer-Edit: 
• Check brainstorm to see if they have 1-2 problems they explained these women face. 
• Is their an explanation of the solution they created to fix their issues.
• Check to see they have at least ONE specific examples and evidence from article to support each problem and solution paragraph.
2. Rough Draft:
• Introduction Paragraph: H.I.T
• Thesis Starter: "Although women in _________ have faced (problems 1-2), they now (solution) which has (affect of solution on their lives)."
• Body Paragraphs (2 paragraphs explaining problem 1 , and 2, and a paragraph explaining solution(s).
• Conclusion: Summarize the main problems and solutions from article 

Week 7: Common Themes in World Literature ("It's Not Fair")

RESOURCES: The Epic of Gilgamesh (summary vid), The Epic of Gilgamesh (Full Text), Epic of Gilgamesh_Adapted Text, Vocab List #2

MONDAY 9/12

1. Take 6 Week Benchmark: Test Link. Copy answers on separate sheet of paper.
2. Research the roles of women in a traditional Egyptian wedding.

TUESDAY 9/13

1. Warm-up: In a paragraph after watching the short clip from Hidden Colors 4, explain why we should stop using the curse word MF?  Provide evidence to support your claim.
• Student Exemplar 
2. 6 Week Benchmark: Plugin answers into I-Respond and record score in data section of notebook. Class average was a 44% and the grade will count as a participation grade this time around.  Next benchmark counts as a quiz grade and the Mock SLO will count as a unit test grade in November.

WEDNESDAY 9/14

1. Warm-up:
2. Read Another Evening at the Club by Egyptian author Alifa Rifaat on pages 62-68
• Complete plot diagram
• Answer questions on page 69.
• Class Discussion on resolution of story?  Do you agree with the main characters decision to follow her husbands lead?

THURSDAY 9/15

1. Warm-up: Read the article about rape culture in America. Article Link. Write a paragraph comparing the problems women in America face versus the women in Egypt with arranged marriages. What are any similarities?
2. Finish Another Evening at the Club by Egyptian author Alifa Rifaat on pages 62-68
• Complete plot diagram
• Answer questions on page 69.
• Class Discussion on resolution of story?  What do you think would have happens if Samia spoke out against Mr. Bey?

WEEK 6: Flood Myth Presentations

RESOURCES: The Epic of Gilgamesh (summary vid), The Epic of Gilgamesh (Full Text), Epic of Gilgamesh_Adapted Text, Vocab List #2

TUESDAY 
Lab Agenda: 9/6

1. Watch short 6 minute video on Labor Day in order to answer the following question: Why should we continue having labor unions?  How are they benefiting workers? Provide 3 or more exames from video to support answer. Use OREO (opinion, reasons, evidence, opinion) to answer in warmup section. http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/25973-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-the-importance-of-labor-unions-and-meaning-behind-labor-day-and-more
2. Flood Myth Research/ Project Rubric: The story of a great flood has been found in the mythology and literature of almost all peoples world-wide, which has convinced many authors that it was a real event. Gather info on following:
1. Top: Plot Diagram (top of shoe box) 
2. Sides: Character Names/Pic
3. Back: Illustrate setting
4. Inside: 3-D scene depicting flood story. 

WEDNESDAY 9/7

1. Vocab List #3: "BASTION & JETTISON"
2. Gallery Walk: Visit two shoe box projects and complete the 8 discussion questions and Venn Diagram.  Complete a compare and contrast paragraph for your story and one you visited today.

THURSDAY 9/8

1. Vocab List #3: "COPIOUS & MERCENARY" 
2. Introduce Unit 2: Common themes in world literature
• Theme #1: "It's Not Fair"
3. Film Study: Do citizens today need protection from their government?  Watch film and provide evidence to support your claim.
4. HW TONIGHT
• Vocab List #3 (10 words)
• Study for Vocab List #3 Quiz
• Persuasive paragraph on protection

FRIDAY 9/9

1. Finish film for theme #1
2. HW TONIGHT
• Find examples of unsung hero's like the Deacons for Defense that were protecting their communities (environmental, social, judicial injustice, women rights, etc)