Objective: SWBAT find at least two instances of irony in "Gulliver’s Travels" and explain how the irony is used to create satirical humor.
Do-Now: Explain how Jonathan Swift used humor and satire in his “Modest Proposal.” Give examples.
Today: 1) Vocabulary Quiz #2
2) Class will begin reading “from Gulliver’s Travels” on pg. 653 looking for examples of irony. Class will record these examples on a graphic organizer which they will use to evaluate how the irony is being used to create satire.
3) In groups, students will continue to read “from Gulliver’s Travels” and continue to fill out their graphic organizers.
Exit Slip: What is ironic about the size of the Lilliputians and the way they are treating Gulliver? How is this situation humorous? Explain.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 14
Objective: SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of irony. SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of satire. SWBAT analyze and explain author’s purpose.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice
1) What could be used as an expedient to help you overcome a cold?
2) If your English teacher began to digress, what might she talk about?
3) What do you hope to procure by the end of the school year?
4) During what situation might you have to use brevity while speaking to someone?
5) Who/what do you tend to show animosity toward? Why?
Today: 1) Vocabulary Practice Quiz
2) Go over Yellow Block questions from Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
3) Compose your own "Modest Proposal." What problems do you see in this city/country that you would like solved? What are some possible solutions to these problems? Compose your own piece of persuasive writing suggesting a solution to an important problem we face today. This solution should be as absurd as Swift's idea to sell and eat babies to get poor children off the streets. Like Swift, you will employ satire by using logical, ethical, and emotional appeals to convince your reader that your solution will work. Remember, satire is NOT meant to be taken seriously, however your proposal should be written in a serious manner (which will make it seem humorous to your reader). This proposal should be approximately 20 lines in length and follow the same format as Swift's proposal:
1) Present your problem
2) Present the solution to your problem
3) Explain how your solution will work and who it will benefit
4) Anticipate problems other may have with your solution and come up with counterarguments for those problems
5) Summarize your solution and make a final appeal to your reader
Exit Slip: How did you employ satire while writing your "Modest Proposal?"
Homework: Study for your vocabulary quiz TOMORROW.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice
1) What could be used as an expedient to help you overcome a cold?
2) If your English teacher began to digress, what might she talk about?
3) What do you hope to procure by the end of the school year?
4) During what situation might you have to use brevity while speaking to someone?
5) Who/what do you tend to show animosity toward? Why?
Today: 1) Vocabulary Practice Quiz
2) Go over Yellow Block questions from Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
3) Compose your own "Modest Proposal." What problems do you see in this city/country that you would like solved? What are some possible solutions to these problems? Compose your own piece of persuasive writing suggesting a solution to an important problem we face today. This solution should be as absurd as Swift's idea to sell and eat babies to get poor children off the streets. Like Swift, you will employ satire by using logical, ethical, and emotional appeals to convince your reader that your solution will work. Remember, satire is NOT meant to be taken seriously, however your proposal should be written in a serious manner (which will make it seem humorous to your reader). This proposal should be approximately 20 lines in length and follow the same format as Swift's proposal:
1) Present your problem
2) Present the solution to your problem
3) Explain how your solution will work and who it will benefit
4) Anticipate problems other may have with your solution and come up with counterarguments for those problems
5) Summarize your solution and make a final appeal to your reader
Exit Slip: How did you employ satire while writing your "Modest Proposal?"
Homework: Study for your vocabulary quiz TOMORROW.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Wednesday, November 9
Objective: SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of irony. SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of satire. SWBAT analyze and explain author’s purpose.
Do-Now: You have 15 minutes to study for your test.
Today: 1) Unit Test #2
Self-Reflection: How well do you feel you did on your Unit Test?
Extra-Credit: Write a song/rap summarizing the entire story of "Macbeth." Your song/rap can be anywhere from 20-50 lines and MUST rhyme. You will recieve TWO extra credit points for each FULL line you write. (Your song/rap should be similar to the one you wrote on one of Macbeth's soliloquies/asides). You may receive a MAXIMUM of 100 pts. for a well-written piece.
Do-Now: You have 15 minutes to study for your test.
Today: 1) Unit Test #2
Self-Reflection: How well do you feel you did on your Unit Test?
Extra-Credit: Write a song/rap summarizing the entire story of "Macbeth." Your song/rap can be anywhere from 20-50 lines and MUST rhyme. You will recieve TWO extra credit points for each FULL line you write. (Your song/rap should be similar to the one you wrote on one of Macbeth's soliloquies/asides). You may receive a MAXIMUM of 100 pts. for a well-written piece.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Monday, November 7
Objective: SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of irony. SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of satire. SWBAT analyze and explain author’s purpose.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice:
1. What sustenance did you have this morning?
2. Descibe the last time you felt glutted.
3. Whom do you show deference to? Why?
4. What type of profession would require someone to be scrupulous? Explain.
5. What is the last thing you were censured for?
Today: 1) Review satire and irony
2) Review the arguments made so far in Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” as well as reviewing the three persuasive techniques used throughout the essay.
3) Finish reading Swift's "A Modest Proposal," and completing the reading check questions in the margains. (You should have a total of 12 questions when you're finished.)
EXIT SLIP: Complete Question #15 on pg. 594.
Homework: Study for Unit Test #2
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice:
1. What sustenance did you have this morning?
2. Descibe the last time you felt glutted.
3. Whom do you show deference to? Why?
4. What type of profession would require someone to be scrupulous? Explain.
5. What is the last thing you were censured for?
Today: 1) Review satire and irony
2) Review the arguments made so far in Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” as well as reviewing the three persuasive techniques used throughout the essay.
3) Finish reading Swift's "A Modest Proposal," and completing the reading check questions in the margains. (You should have a total of 12 questions when you're finished.)
EXIT SLIP: Complete Question #15 on pg. 594.
Homework: Study for Unit Test #2
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Friday, November 4
Objective: SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of irony. SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of satire. SWBAT analyze and explain author’s purpose.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 complete sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Go over Unit Test Review Packet
2) Review Verbal Irony
3) Class will read “Make the Connection” on pg. 580. What do you predict Jonathan Swift’s proposal will be?
4) Examine the three persuasive techniques used in Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” on pg. 580.
5) Class will begin reading “A Modest Proposal” on pp. 583-589, finding examples of each of the three persuasive techniques used by Swift.
6) Class will complete the yellow reading check questions #1-7 on pp. 583-585.
Homework: Study for Wednesday's Unit Test
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 complete sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Go over Unit Test Review Packet
2) Review Verbal Irony
3) Class will read “Make the Connection” on pg. 580. What do you predict Jonathan Swift’s proposal will be?
4) Examine the three persuasive techniques used in Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” on pg. 580.
5) Class will begin reading “A Modest Proposal” on pp. 583-589, finding examples of each of the three persuasive techniques used by Swift.
6) Class will complete the yellow reading check questions #1-7 on pp. 583-585.
Homework: Study for Wednesday's Unit Test
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Thursday, November 3
Objective: SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of irony. SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of satire. SWBAT analyze and explain author’s purpose.
Do-Now: Copy vocabulary and definitions from pg. 581.
Today: 1) Introduce New Vocabulary
2) Class will read “Life Among the Haves” on pp. 568-569 and “Life Among the Have-Nots” pp. 570-571. Class will create a diagram to compare/contrast the two.
3) Continue working on your review packet for Unit Test #2.
Homework: Finish Unit Test Review Packet for Tomorrow; Unit Test #2 will be on Wednesday, November 9.
Do-Now: Copy vocabulary and definitions from pg. 581.
Today: 1) Introduce New Vocabulary
2) Class will read “Life Among the Haves” on pp. 568-569 and “Life Among the Have-Nots” pp. 570-571. Class will create a diagram to compare/contrast the two.
3) Continue working on your review packet for Unit Test #2.
Homework: Finish Unit Test Review Packet for Tomorrow; Unit Test #2 will be on Wednesday, November 9.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 2
Objective: SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of irony. SWBAT analyze an author’s effective use of satire. SWBAT analyze and explain author’s purpose.
Do-Now: On pg. 559, read the list of the seven groups in English society. Which of these groups do you feel you fit into? Why? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read pp. 572-578, taking notes on the changes in theater, literature and poetry seen in the Eighteenth Century.
2) Read “Life Among the Haves” on pp. 568-569 and “Life Among the Have-Nots” pp. 570-571.
3) Complete a VENN diagram comparing/contrasting life among the poor vs. life among the rich.
4) Begin Review Packet for Unit Test #2
Homework: Review Packet for Unit Test #2 Due FRIDAY; Unit Test #2 on Wednesday, November 9
Do-Now: On pg. 559, read the list of the seven groups in English society. Which of these groups do you feel you fit into? Why? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read pp. 572-578, taking notes on the changes in theater, literature and poetry seen in the Eighteenth Century.
2) Read “Life Among the Haves” on pp. 568-569 and “Life Among the Have-Nots” pp. 570-571.
3) Complete a VENN diagram comparing/contrasting life among the poor vs. life among the rich.
4) Begin Review Packet for Unit Test #2
Homework: Review Packet for Unit Test #2 Due FRIDAY; Unit Test #2 on Wednesday, November 9
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