B Moore: In the Loop: Week at a Glance: October 5-9

English 11

Monday and Tuesday: Note and understand the meaning of the following words: Ethos, Logos, Pathos, anaphora, allusion, simile, metaphor, imagery, rhetorical question, active voice, alliteration, antithesis, contrast, diction, historical reference, paradox, parallelism, repetition, resolution, tone, voice
Wednesday and Thursday: Comb through MLK's speech and note each instance of your assigned expert group's device (imagery, allusion, contrast, diction, metaphor). Create a chart with 2 columns. In one column note the instance of your device. In the other note its significance. You may spolit up this work between you, but be sure to come to class WITH YOUR OWN copy of your notes. IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY you will find the speech in text and audio at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm.
Friday and Monday (the 12th): In a well-written paragraph explain the effectiveness of one of the following rhetorical devices (but not the one you were an expert in the other day): allusion, imagery, metaphor, contrast, diction. Make sure you have a thesis, evidence, and a strong concluding statement.
Always continue to read your library book. You should read everyday for 30+ minutes.

English 11 Pre-AP

English 8

Always continue to read your library book. You should read everyday for 20+ minutes.
Monday: Please complete the T-Chart in your "Seedfolks Section" of your notebook. One column is for Connections to Novel and the other column is for Connections to Self.
Wednesday: Look over your Silent Reading Oral Presentation Assignment. Please come to class with questions about this assignment. I will answer the questions first thing next day.
Friday: Come to class with your Good Copy of your Writing Practice sentences.
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