Friday, May 13, 2016

English Ten Period 3

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1. What was life like during the 1950's? What values were espoused, expected and proliferated during that time (based on your reading the article 1950's and viewing the introduction to Edward Scissorhands)? Why might Ray Bradbury rail against (not like) these values? Your answer should include two to three adjectives, and you must support your opinion with support from the article, film, interview or video that you watched on Ray Bradbury.   Your response must use academic language and not be less than 3/4 of a page.
2.  Your written fallacy report is due on Monday.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

English Ten Period 3

Your Fallacy Group Presentations and Individual Presentations are due on Monday. Please bring your charged Chromebooks. After we read a bit of Chapter 1 from Fahrenheit 451, we will work on finishing up your Presentations.
Remember, presentations must include the name of the fallacy; academic definition, and in your teams own words; the purpose and/or intent of the fallacy; an everyday example. Then you must include an example from a speech or text (Julius Caesar may be used if it fits); a commercial/advertisement; and a magazine clipping.
2. If you did not submit Journals for your Independent Novel, please have ready to submit tomorrow.

ERWC Warm-up

Make a list of twenty things that society expects of mothers, fathers, and kids.  You may use your own personal experience, or better get generalize the expectations society often holds for each of these roles.
2. Scroll through the Powerpoint on the life of Albert Camus, author of The Stranger. Then complete a reflective journal based on interesting details of his life and how these are, might be reflected in his work.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

English Ten Period 2,3 and 6 Fahrenheit 451 Homework/Resources

1. Continue to work on the Fallacy Presentation, as well as your written Fallacy Report. Additionally, be sure to finish viewing the Ray Bradbury Interview/View. It was found by youtubing "Ray Bradbury The Big Read". After viewing the interview, complete the Reflective Journal found here:
Ray Bradbury Reflective Journal 
Fahrenheit 451 Resources and links:
The Big Read
Ray Bradbury reads Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury Obituary
Fahrenheit 451 Full Text pdf
About Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary Part 1
Vocabulary Word Map
Learning Using the power of Documentary Film

Monday, May 9, 2016

ERWC period 1

Study for King Lear unit Exam. Review quotes, pivotal moments, characters.
2. Decide if you will write on a theme or a character, and select quotes to prepare for your essay.