Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze figurative language in FICTION in order to comprehend how author's use it to communicate an idea.
DO NOW
Take out Gift of the Magi stories. Complete the multiple choice from Gift of the Magi. Use Multiple choice strategies.
Direct Instruction
who were the MAGI?
Figurative language uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.
Authors use figurative language in order to communicate an idea. It usually helps the reader create an image in his/her mind and/or be able to relate to what the author is trying to express by offering a more relatable example.
Metaphors, Similes, analogies, personification, imagery etc.
How does the author uses figurative language to communicate an idea in the following:
1. "She stood by the window looking dully at a GRAY cat walking a GRAY fence in a GRAY backyard. (Page 118 - 2nd column) -
Tell me what type of figurative language this is and describe in your own words what image this creates.
2. "If Jim doesn't KILL me" - (page 119 - bottom of 2nd column)
Tell me what type of figurative language this is and describe in your own words what the author is trying to express by using it.
3. Della's beautiful hair fell about he rippling LIKE A cascade of brown waters. ( page 119 - first column paragraph 3)
Identify the following in Gift of the Magi:
1. Example of alliteration
2. Example of a simile
3. Example of a metaphor
4. Example of a hyperbole
5. Example of allusion (page 119) and explain it
6. Describe the exposition.
7. What is the narrative perspective of this story? How will this impact the story?
8. What is the conflict?
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Wed & Thurs - December11 & 12
Objective:
L.N.2.5.4 – Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
L.N.2.5.5 - Identify, explain, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias (explicit and implicit) and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
DO NOW
Random multiple choice questions on propaganda.
Direct / Guided Instruction
Read Obama Persuasive Speech - Against Going to War with Iraq
Independent - CRQ test grade (40 points)
PROMPT:
Analyze how Obama constructs his argument in order to effectively persuade his audience. Provide textual evidence to support your claim.
This is the exact same prompt I gave to you last week for RFK, Chief Joseph or MLK, Jr.
When done, get a chrome book and go to my blog.
REINAENG2.BLOGSPOT.COM then click on link below....
Click on this link - Webquest
L.N.2.5.4 – Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
L.N.2.5.5 - Identify, explain, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias (explicit and implicit) and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
DO NOW
Random multiple choice questions on propaganda.
Direct / Guided Instruction
Read Obama Persuasive Speech - Against Going to War with Iraq
Independent - CRQ test grade (40 points)
PROMPT:
Analyze how Obama constructs his argument in order to effectively persuade his audience. Provide textual evidence to support your claim.
This is the exact same prompt I gave to you last week for RFK, Chief Joseph or MLK, Jr.
When done, get a chrome book and go to my blog.
REINAENG2.BLOGSPOT.COM then click on link below....
Click on this link - Webquest
Friday, December 6, 2019
Friday, December 6 - Rewrite CRQ and Review Questions
OBJECTIVE: Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the author’s defense of a claim in order to make a point or construct an argument.
CC.1.2.9-10.H L.N.2.5.6
DO NOW
WRITE DOWN IN NOTEBOOKS:
REPETITION is a propaganda technique used in persuasion to keep the reader focused on the central argument and/or emphasize the main purpose (call to action).
nike video
Direct Instruction
1. What was Chief Joseph's persuasive purpose (call to action) in his speech to the US government in 1879?
2. The government made what kind of promises to the Indian people? Were they keeping their promises?
3. What type of appeal did he use most (logical, emotional or ethical)? Explain.
4. Why did he use the repetition of the phrase "good words" so much?
1. What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s persuasive purpose in his Letter from Birmingham Jail in 1963?
2. The merchants of Birmingham made what kind of promises to African Americans (page 321)? Did they keep their promises?
3. What type of appeal did he use most (logical, emotional or ethical)? Explain.
4. Why did he use loaded words such as "grossly unjust," "victims,"hopes blasted" etc (p 321) so much?
1. What was Robert Kennedy's persuasive purpose in his Eulogy for Martin Luther King, Jr. speech on April 4, 1968.
2. What type of appeal did he use most (logical, emotional or ethical)? Explain.
3. Why did he use the repetition of the phrase "what we need" so much?
CC.1.2.9-10.H L.N.2.5.6
DO NOW
WRITE DOWN IN NOTEBOOKS:
REPETITION is a propaganda technique used in persuasion to keep the reader focused on the central argument and/or emphasize the main purpose (call to action).
nike video
Direct Instruction
1. What was Chief Joseph's persuasive purpose (call to action) in his speech to the US government in 1879?
2. The government made what kind of promises to the Indian people? Were they keeping their promises?
3. What type of appeal did he use most (logical, emotional or ethical)? Explain.
4. Why did he use the repetition of the phrase "good words" so much?
1. What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s persuasive purpose in his Letter from Birmingham Jail in 1963?
2. The merchants of Birmingham made what kind of promises to African Americans (page 321)? Did they keep their promises?
3. What type of appeal did he use most (logical, emotional or ethical)? Explain.
4. Why did he use loaded words such as "grossly unjust," "victims,"hopes blasted" etc (p 321) so much?
1. What was Robert Kennedy's persuasive purpose in his Eulogy for Martin Luther King, Jr. speech on April 4, 1968.
2. What type of appeal did he use most (logical, emotional or ethical)? Explain.
3. Why did he use the repetition of the phrase "what we need" so much?
Independent
Rewrite your CRQ in paragraph (PROSE) form. Read my comments and improve your answer for a better grade.
Review questions from first quarter. All answers can be found somewhere on walls around the room our in your notebooks.
Rewrite your CRQ in paragraph (PROSE) form. Read my comments and improve your answer for a better grade.
Review questions from first quarter. All answers can be found somewhere on walls around the room our in your notebooks.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Monday and Tuesday, December 9 & 10 - Propaganda
Objective:
L.N.2.5.4 – Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
L.N.2.5.5 - Identify, explain, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias (explicit and implicit) and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
DO NOW
Write Down the definition of PROPAGANDA in your notebooks and circle THREE important words in that definition:
PROPAGANDA = information, that is intentionally misleading and/or biased. It is used in advertising, politics and the news to try to convince people to buy a certain product, or vote a certain way or believe in a specific cause.
Direct Instruction
Take NOTES on the techniques during the video!! (Notebook check next week before break). You will use some of these definitions for second 1/2 of class today.
propaganda video - in advertising
fake news
seven techniques of propaganda as shown through politics
Guided
Propaganda worksheet
Independent
Continue to work on Review Sheet (answers on walls or in notebooks)
Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.
L.N.2.5.4 – Identify, explain, and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
L.N.2.5.5 - Identify, explain, and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias (explicit and implicit) and propaganda techniques in nonfiction texts.
DO NOW
Write Down the definition of PROPAGANDA in your notebooks and circle THREE important words in that definition:
PROPAGANDA = information, that is intentionally misleading and/or biased. It is used in advertising, politics and the news to try to convince people to buy a certain product, or vote a certain way or believe in a specific cause.
Direct Instruction
Take NOTES on the techniques during the video!! (Notebook check next week before break). You will use some of these definitions for second 1/2 of class today.
propaganda video - in advertising
fake news
seven techniques of propaganda as shown through politics
Guided
Propaganda worksheet
Independent
- Google "Commercials" or "Advertisements" that use different types of propaganda listed on the worksheet you just completed.
- Identify six of the nine and explain each one on the back of the worksheet.
EXAMPLE - Emotional Appeal - commercial for ASPCA to adopt cats and dogs. This ad shows sad animals in cages and shows words such as "suffer" and "terrified" to make the viewer feel bad and want to adopt a pet.
If complete, turn in and then:Continue to work on Review Sheet (answers on walls or in notebooks)
Check for Understanding
Individual Student checks during independent work.
Guided /
Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Monday & Tuesday - December 2 & 3 - RFK SPEECH
Objective: By the end of class students will cite strong and thorough textual evidence in order to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and conclusions based on the author's explicit assumptions and beliefs on a subject.
CC 1.2.9-10.B / L.N 2.1.1 / L.N.2.1.2
DO NOW
Connotations / Denotations. Read directions on handout and just choose ONE scenerio to describe two ways. Write on the back of the handout.
Authors or speakers use connotations to create TONE. TONE is the speaker's attitude toward a subject.
Direct Instruction
assasination of RFK
Read RFK speech - Eulogy for MLK, Jr. - annotate for persuasive elements:
1. Two logical appeals (QUOTES).
2. Two emotional appeals (QUOTES).
3. One ethical appeals (QUOTE).
4. At least two phrases of repetition that he uses to emphasize a point.
Independent
CRQ
Complete ethos, pathos, logos graphic organizer or RFK speech. Use the opposite side of the MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail sheet.
Check for Understanding
Individual student checks during independent work
Closure
CC 1.2.9-10.B / L.N 2.1.1 / L.N.2.1.2
DO NOW
Connotations / Denotations. Read directions on handout and just choose ONE scenerio to describe two ways. Write on the back of the handout.
Direct Instruction
assasination of RFK
1. Two logical appeals (QUOTES).
2. Two emotional appeals (QUOTES).
3. One ethical appeals (QUOTE).
4. At least two phrases of repetition that he uses to emphasize a point.
Independent
CRQ
Complete ethos, pathos, logos graphic organizer or RFK speech. Use the opposite side of the MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail sheet.
Check for Understanding
Individual student checks during independent work
Closure
Review effective Persuasive Techniques compared to weaker use of propaganda
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