School Notes

Read and be prepared to analyze the following Socratic dialogues:

Apology

and

Crito

Aug. 31st: Overview of Argument Structures (Classic vs. Rogerian)
Discuss “A Modest Proposal” and “Omelas”

Sept. 2nd: Defining Your Terms
Proposal Argument Workshop
Discuss Plato’s “Apology” and “Crito”

Sept. 7th: Labor Day – No School

Sept. 9th: Argument Startegy: Ethos
Discuss Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and
Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address

Sept. 14th: Logical Fallacies Workshop
Discuss Hamlet’s speeches. (Argument startegy: Pathos)

Sept. 16th: Draft Day: Bring in Letter Argument (At least 4 paragraphs)
Discuss essay: “Abortion and Brainwaves” (Argument startegy: Logos)

Sept. 21st: Discuss Machiavelli’s The Prince (Chapters 1 – 9)

Sept. 23rd: Logical Fallacy QUIZ
Discuss Machiavelli’s The Prince (Chapters 10 – 16)

Sept. 28th: Watch Video / Discuss

Sept. 30th: Letter Argument Essay Due
Discuss Machiavelli’s The Prince (Chapters 17 – 26)

Select a film, book, or musical artist and then read three online reviews which critique the material in question.

Leave a comment that posts the web-addresses to all three authors; also, write a brief evaluation of the critics. Whose opinion did you respect the most and why?

Feel free to visit: Rottentomatoes.com for a wide variety of movie reviews.

Greetings students,

Sorry I could not post this sooner.

Here is a link to Jonathan Swift’s essay, “A Modest Proposal.”

Here is a link to “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas.”

It may help you to print out your own copy to take notes… or feel free to take notes while you read online.

English M01A – 8am Class Schedule

Aug. 25th: Essay Fundamentals

* Aug 27th: Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 308 – 319
Proposal Essay Workshop

* Sept. 1st: Classic vs. Rogerian Arguments
Standing Debate

* Sept. 3rd: Review Writing Workshop
Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 581 – 589

Sept. 8th: In-Class Essay

* Sept. 10th: Compare / Contrast Workshop
Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 696 – 701

* Sept. 15th: Process Analysis Workshop
(Select/discuss two essays from Ideas Across Time Chapter 3: Science)

* Sept. 17th: Definition Workshop
Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 496 – 527

Sept. 22nd: Research Preparation
(Select/discuss two essays from Ideas Across Time Chapter 5: Democratic Society)

* Sept. 24th: Draft Day – Bring in at least 4 paragraphs of Argument Essay
Cause / Effect Workshop

Sept. 29th: Argument Essay Due

* Oct. 1st: Division / Classification Workshop

* Oct. 6th: Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 339 – 347
Machiavelli Workshop

* Oct. 8th: Sentence Variety / Style Workshop
Practice Poetry Analysis

Oct. 13th: Midterm Essay Writing Strategies

Oct. 15th: Midterm In-Class Essay

Oct. 20th: Poetry Presentation Day One

Oct. 22nd: Poetry Presentation Day Two

* Oct. 27th: Poetry Presentation Day Three
Introduction to Fiction and Dramatic Literature

Oct. 29th: Discuss Act One of Man and Superman

* Nov. 3rd: Character Analysis Workshop

Nov. 5th: Discuss Act Two of Man and Superman

* Nov. 10th: Thematic Analysis Workshop

Nov. 12th: Discuss Act Three of Man and Superman

Nov. 17th: Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 565 -580

* Nov. 19th: Discuss Act Four of Man and Superman

* Nov. 24th: Literature Analysis – Draft Day

Nov. 26th: Thanksgiving – NO CLASS

Dec. 1st: Video and Discussion

Dec. 3rd: Final Prep / Brainstorm In-Class Essay Ideas

Dec. 8th: One – on – one Drafting Sessions

Dec. 10th: Final In-Class Essay
Literary Analysis Due

English M01A – 10am Class Schedule

Aug. 25th: Essay Fundamentals

* Aug 27th: Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 308 – 319
Proposal Essay Workshop

* Sept. 1st: Classic vs. Rogerian Arguments
Standing Debate

* Sept. 3rd: Review Writing Workshop
Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 581 – 589

Sept. 8th: In-Class Essay

* Sept. 10th: Compare / Contrast Workshop
Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 696 – 701

* Sept. 15th: Process Analysis Workshop
(Select/discuss two essays from Ideas Across Time Chapter 3: Science)

* Sept. 17th: Definition Workshop
Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 496 – 527

Sept. 22nd: Research Preparation
(Select/discuss two essays from Ideas Across Time Chapter 5: Democratic Society)

* Sept. 24th: Draft Day – Bring in at least 4 paragraphs of Argument Essay
Cause / Effect Workshop

Sept. 29th: Argument Essay Due

* Oct. 1st: Division / Classification Workshop

* Oct. 6th: Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 339 – 347
Machiavelli Workshop

* Oct. 8th: Sentence Variety / Style Workshop
Practice Poetry Analysis

Oct. 13th: Midterm Essay Writing Strategies

Oct. 15th: Midterm In-Class Essay

Oct. 20th: Poetry Presentation Day One

Oct. 22nd: Poetry Presentation Day Two

* Oct. 27th: Poetry Presentation Day Three
Introduction to Fiction and Dramatic Literature

Oct. 29th: Discuss Act One of August: Osage County

* Nov. 3rd: Character Analysis Workshop

Nov. 5th: Discuss Act Two of August: Osage County

* Nov. 10th: Thematic Analysis Workshop

Nov. 12th: Discuss Act Three of August: Osage County

Nov. 17th: Discuss Ideas Across Time p. 565 -580

* Nov. 19th: Creative Analysis Workshop

* Nov. 24th: Literature Analysis – Draft Day

Nov. 26th: Thanksgiving – NO CLASS

Dec. 1st: Video and Discussion

Dec. 3rd: Final Prep / Brainstorm In-Class Essay Ideas

Dec. 8th: One – on – one Drafting Sessions

Dec. 10th: Final In-Class Essay
Literary Analysis Due

+5 Paragraphs

Write an essay that advises the reader about:
• Choosing
• Pursuing
• Achieving
Goals / “Dreams”

Provide examples from your personal life or observations (or at least from “true stories.”)

Journal:
Select a particular song you strongly like or dislike.
If you like it:
What do you admire about the message / lyrics of the song?
What do you admire about the melody?

Song Lyrics / Poem:
Random words / phrases…
Tone – emotional impact (anger)
Direct messages – offer a way of viewing the world or words to live by.
Needless repetition — 
Morally reprehensible.

Poetry /Song Presentation:
+4 Minutes of Discussion
Read the poem / song lyrics.

Denotation – Literal meaning…
Connotation – Implied meaning…
• Metaphor / Simile
• Personal Connections
Biographical Context –
Details about the person’s life in connection to the poem.
Symbolism (if necessary) –
Does an object, action, animal, person represent something else?

Problems related to:

1. Influence of popular Culture.

Youtube Websites – Inspires stupid behavior.
Social networking websites – “Showing off”
Celebrities – and their followers
Negative self-image (Magazines, ads, tv shows)
Negative behavior (Reality shows?)
Steroids / Sports
Sex / Violence – music, movies, internet, tv, video games…

2. “American Values” – respond to an Essay from section Two.
Reputation and image
Material items (“American Dream”) Capitalist vs. Socialist
Family values
Money values
Educational values / College Tuition
Health issues
Self-absorbed to humanity

3. Laws / Justice system.
Curfew laws
MJ legalization
Car tint
Gun laws
3 strikes
Harsher Prison terms / activities
Drinking age (lower to 18)
Welfare Reform
Trying a child as an adult
Immigration Laws
Celebrity (Wealth) & the Justice System

Problems related to:

1. Influence of popular Culture.

Youtube Websites – Inspires stupid behavior.
Social networking websites – “Showing off”
Celebrities – and their followers
Negative self-image (Magazines, ads, tv shows)
Negative behavior (Reality shows?)
Steroids / Sports
Sex / Violence – music, movies, internet, tv, video games…

2. “American Values” – respond to an Essay from section Two.
Reputation and image
Material items (“American Dream”) Capitalist vs. Socialist
Family values
Money values
Educational values / College Tuition
Health issues
Self-absorbed to humanity

3. Laws / Justice system.
Curfew laws
MJ legalization
Car tint
Gun laws
3 strikes
Harsher Prison terms / activities
Drinking age (lower to 18)
Welfare Reform
Trying a child as an adult
Immigration Laws
Celebrity (Wealth) & the Justice System