Today's Focus: Vocabulary Quiz 6, Poetry Introuduction - Rhyme & Meter, "Elements of Poetry" Reading

Homework:
- None!

Today's Focus: "My Modest Proposal" Peer Assessing & Group Sharing, Research Paper Q&A

Journal #5: Reflect on the following quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

Homework:
- Study for your Vocabulary Quiz TOMORROW
- Macbeth Extra Credit Prompts/Topics:

• Directorial Interpretation of a Dramatic Text
• Psycho-analysis of characters and motivations. If you are currently studying Enlightenment or Absolutism this may work for you.
• Analyzing Macbeth’s character via Machiavelli’s The Prince.
• Gender dynamics – how staging influences an audience’s perception
• Interpolations. Most modern directors cut 3.5 (Hecate’s scene) because it is not Shakespeare’s writing. How does this improve or worsen the show?
• Sound Design – how did the sound design add to the tension or drama of the production?

Today's Focus: Sample My Modest Proposal, Formal Letter Formatting, Creative Writing Work Time

​https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/653/02/ 

Journal #4: Correct the following sentences: He worked to help his’ family, they appreciate his efforts. She learned how to type; for the sake of improving herself. When he was 9 years old, Isaac a responsible boy worked in his parents store and he put in long hours there. He must therefore, have enjoyed the excitement of that bustling city.

Homework:
- My Modest Proposal​ Creative Writing DUE TOMORROW

Today's Focus: A Modest Proposal Close Reading Analysis - Independent Activity

No journal today.

Homework:
- Study for your Vocabulary Quiz 5 TOMORROW

Today's Focus: The Art of Rhetoric, A Modest Proposal Rhetoric Analysis/Breakdown

Journal #3: Think of a time when you were in an argument or being persuaded of something. What made that person (or yourself) so believable or inspiring? How did they win you over? Or what made them push you away? Explain.

Homework:
- Study for your Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday

Today's Focus: Irish Satire and Jonathan Swift (Historical Background and Introduction to Author), Began Reading A Modest Proposal

Journal #2: (Thinking about what you've learned in History class to tie into this unit). Imagine that you are an Irish Catholic in the 17th /18th century. Write a journal/diary entry from that  point of view. What might your experiences be? How might you feel about the English? The protestants? What would you do or say? What moments from History class are you thinking of in order to think creatively?

Homework:
- Finish critically reading Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal DUE MONDAY

Today's Focus: Introduction to Satire, The Difference Between Satire and Parody (Visual Examples & Written Examples)

​Journal #1: What is your favorite type of comedy? Give an example. Why do you find this to be the most humorous? 

Homework:
- Vocabulary Quiz 5 on Wednesday

Today's Focus: Collected Macbeth Essays! Congratulations! Finished watching Macbeth Movie Projects

Homework:
- None! We will begin a new unit tomorrow. :)

Today's Focus: Reviewed Turn-In Procedure for Macbeth Essays, Watched Macbeth Movie Projects! :)

Homework:
- Macbeth Essay due TOMORROW. Follow the below procedure:
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• Submit your final draft to turnitin.com by Wednesdaymorning at 7:25am.
  • Class: 13314074
  • Password: period4
• Bring the following items to class on Wednesday in this prescribed order and format:
  • A clean, final draft of your paper. Stapled and ready to go. You may print double-sided.
  • Your peer edited second rough draft with Editor’s Guide stapled to the back
  • Your peer edited first rough draft with Editor’s Guide stapled to the back.
  • Your second outline.
  • Your first outline.
• All of the above items should be individually stapled and included in a packet from top to bottom in the order above. They should be attached together with a paper clip.
• If any of the items are being turned in for late credit, include a sticky note on the top of your packet which says, “Late Credit: _______” and write the necessary information.
• In order to receive credit for this paper, you must turn in your paper both electronically on turnitin.com and physically via the packet in class on Wednesday. If you do not turn in your paper electronically, it will not be graded until you do so and will reflect as a 0 in the grade book until completed. Keep in Mind: If the paper you submit physically does not match the electronic submission, your paper will be deeply vetted for plagiarism.
• REMEMBER: There are no extensions or late work for papers! Read the syllabus! If you are planning on being absent on Wednesday, you still must complete the turnitin.com submission on time, and in addition to that email your paper to Mrs. Fry by 7:25am. You will then turn in your packet when you return.