Appetizer #2--Answer these two questions after reading the information in the PBS article "Introduction to The Great War." (Use complete sentences and make sure you write at least 70 words.)
What was the "smoking gun" or cause of World War I?
How many years did World War I last?
Begin the World War I WebQuest (Google Classroom)
Reminders/Announcements:
Extra Credit-Bring new or gently used blanket for extra credit.
You'll get the W20 DRE tomorrow.
Study for your W19 SAT Quiz. The words never went up on the wall, but they are available on this blog. STUDY!!!!
We will be watching a Discovery Education video titled World War I: The Western Front in order to better understand a novel we will be reading titled All Quiet on the Western Front.
Reminders/Announcements:
Extra Credit-Bring new or gently used blanket for extra credit.
Appetizer #7-What method(s) of persuasion are used in the advertisement? Explain.
W17 SAT Quiz
W18 SAT Words
I know they aren't posted on my wall yet. Please use the page on my blog or Quizlet to see them and study.
You'll have a test next week over the words for both W17 and W18.
Get on Google Classroom and attach your Advertisement from last Friday to the assignment "Advertisement" and "Turn it in."
If you have trouble, please email me.
I will be grading these TODAY!
If you get done with all of that, get on FreeRice.com.
Try to create an account.
If it won't let you, just "play" and earn free rice.
Reminders/Announcements:
Brooklyne Oliveira competed in prelims of 4A UIL State Congressional Debate yesterday. She ranked 1st in her chamber and 2nd overall (out of 53!) All but 18 were eliminated. Today she is competing at the State Capitol Building in Finals. She is among the best of the best. Think about her today! Woo Hoo! I am so proud!
I should be back in class tomorrow.
As always, be good for the sub. Email me if you need ANYTHING!
Appetizer #4-Free Write...On Fridays you may write about anything that you want. It needs to be at least 70 words, of course. Have fun!
Grade Week 17 DRE and turn it in.
Complete the Brainstorming for Advertisement document (Google Classroom)--TURN IT IN!
Begin creating your advertisement using Google Draw.
This is supposed to be due by the end of class. If you work hard, I will give you until Monday to "Submit" it on Google Classroom. Mrs. Anglin will determine whether or not you worked hard enough.
Reminders:
W17 SAT Quiz next week! Study!
Benchmark at the first of next week.
As always, be good for the sub. Email me if you need ANYTHING!
Appetizer #3-Why is it important to include each method of persuasion when trying to persuade your audience?
We will be watching persuasive commercials and determining whether the method of persuasion used to persuade the audience is ethos, pathos, or logos.
Next, you will be using your knowledge of the methods of persuasion to create an advertisement to persuade your audience/reader to buy your product or believe in your idea.
Brainstorming for Advertisement document (Google Classroom)
You will need to complete this document before you begin creating your advertisement using Google Draw.
Identify the methods of persuasion in Antony's funeral speech in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Complete an activity titled How Persuasive Can You Be to practice using the three methods of persuasion. (Google Classroom)
HOMEWORK (If you didn't do it last night!)- Watch TV tonight and pay close attention to the commercials. See if you can identify which method of persuasion is used.
