J#24
"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
R#24- multiple ( at least 5 or a summary)
Group work-Two Worlds in One- Past Due
Teacher finishes grading notes on artwork (4 sets)
Punctuation Rules- handout distributed. Highlight the key words in each punctuation rule. Class discusses handout and reads it together.
Said is Dead- On a piece of paper write the title "Said is Dead" at the top. Then with your group, list as many explanatory phrases you can think of beside said. You can use the punctuating dialogue rules for examples: asked, effused, yelled. Then jigsaw with another group to get more.
Homework: - Choose a tone from the box. Using that tone, rewrite the story on the back of the punctuation rules handout. Make sure you rewrite the story, adding appropriate details, subtracting things that wouldn't go with the tone, and using appropriate dialogue punctuation. Due the next class.
Tone: How the author feels about the subject they are writing about. Their attitude while writing.
Mass Media
Finish Movie Poster Presentations in class
Finish A#11- Turn into basket
J#24
List the television shows you watch and give a description of each.
Group Work:
On a piece of paper put all of your names.
Make a list of what teenagers value the most and why.
Use the following categories, and list at least 10 terms and explanations for each: People/concepts/material possessions. This means you'll have at least 30 listed.
Circle the values most important to your group. Due Today in Basket.
HOMEWORK: A12 "My Sweet 16"-article
Read the questions before the article, mark answers in text, then answer completely each question on your paper
- Who is Sophie Michell? How did she celebrate her 16th birthday?
- How is Marissa's celebration representative of those featured on the show?
- Who is Zena Burns and how does she categorize viewers of "My Sweet 16"?
- Who is Ana Marie Cox, and what is her critique of the program?
- How does the article describe Aaron Reid's 16th birthday?
- How does Mr. Reid believe his birthday differs from other teen parties shown?
- How do sisters Priya and Divya prepare for their joint party?
- What did the sisters receive as gifts?
- How have their appearances on the show affected the personal lives of featured teens?
- When and where is the show aired?
Homework is DUE the next class- at the Beginning of Class
