English II Honors
wkbk pg 10-answer survey questions
Write a "Dear Reader" letter during a 45 minute timed session. Class reviews what goes into a 6 point essay.
pg 11
Class underlined the following prompt together, to make sure all parts would be answered.
REF#1 Dear Reader
Prompt: Write a "Dear Reader" letter in which you explain where you are right now in your journey as an effective reader, writer, researcher, and student of culture. Include examples of what you typically do in some of the above situations, as well as what you plan to do to improve in any areas you identified as needing improvements.
If brainstorming, use page 11 to plan. Write essay on separate piece of paper and label as indicated above. If doing at home, time yourself. You only have 45 minutes.
Come prepared for class by next week!
Mass Media
If making up work, do the group work by yourself. In groups, take out a piece of paper u and put all group members' names. View "Shift Happens" video from Teachertube.com. After watching the video, write a paragraph answering the following question: Why was this video shown to you in this class?
2B-Group Procedures reviewed.
Class reviews definition of mass media as formed by combination of class definitions.
Mass Media: a communication medium capable of reaching a mass of people simultaneously.
Then, the teacher gives examples of obvious forms of mass media (television) and less obvious forms (bumper stickers). Each group has to make a chart, and include at least 10 different forms of mediums, at least 2 have to be less obvious forms.
Once finished, groups write their collobarated mediums on the board.
Groups then write on their paper four purposes of mass media. Then, the class reviews the actual main purposes: 1)educate 2)persuade 3)entertain 4)express.
Groups then go through the list as a group and identify each medium written on board with which purpose(s) they serve.
*Class Procedures test next week*
Come prepared with materials next week.
Yearbook
Groups form groups of three, according to eye color. Then, the class procedures are split up by groups. Each group has to creatively present their portion of the procedures. Also, class rules handout and class duty handout are distributed.
Homework: Take home class duty handout and pick 3 things you are interested in doing.
