Friday, October 12, 2007

Friday, October 12, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. reflect on their personal experiences.
2. analyze a speech.
3. organize classwork for a grade.

Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Reflect on your week. How was t? What happened? Any tests? Anything on TV? Write 1/2 page.

2. Notes/Vocabulary:
a. transition: switching from one main point to another.
b. conclusion: the ending, the wrap-up, tying all main points together.

3. Reading & Writing: Students will read "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" from English 4 textbook. This reading is meant to stretch their reading skills. Questions to answer after reading:
a. List 5 words from the speech that you do not know.
b. What word is used as a refrain (is repeated) in each stanza?
c. Make a list of "universal freedoms." (opinion)
d. Is this speech effective? Why or why not?

4. Notebook check: 110 points! Students will turn in classwork from 10/1/07 to today.

Homework: There is no homework for this class this weekend. Enjoy!

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