WEEK 12: 1984

ORWELL WAS RIGHT ABOUT 1984 HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE. WATCH: https://youtu.be/OpJOpctkFQM

Unit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 

MONDAY HW DUE TODAY: 5 paragraph essay (see: Brainstorm Link)
AGENDA:
  1. Watch 1984 (1984 (novel link)
  2. Complete Discussion Questions (1984)  
TUESDAY
  1. Watch 1984 (1984 (novel link)
  2. Complete Discussion Questions (1984)
WEDNESDAY
  1. Watch 1984 (1984 (novel link)
  2. Complete Discussion Questions (1984) 
  3. HW DUE FRIDAY: 

THURSDAY
  1. Extended Response #3 (essay section)
FRIDAY
  1. EOC Mock Test (multiple choice sec.)
  2. HW: Complete 1-66 of the discussion questions for 1984
  3. EXTRA CREDIT DUE APRIL 11: 
    • Novel: Read 1984.
    • Discussion Questions: Finish discussion questions for 1984 (#'s 67-142) (Link: Discussion Questions (1984) 
    • Vocab: Complete 6 pages of vocabulary for 1984 by finding each word in the novel and matching it to its definition (Link: 1984 Vocabulary)
    • Article: Read the article about US media bias during Nazi Germany in 1931 and write an essay explaining what types of media bias (SSSSLOP) were used to present bias information about Hitler as news to the world.  Was the bias supportive or critical of the Nazi/Hitler regime.  Provide evidence from both articles (Link: Article Link #1, Article Link #2)
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WEEK 11 (1984)

IUnit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 

MONDAY
  1. Persuasive Test #1: Write in top left name,date, period. You have 20 minutes only.
  2. Finalize EOC #1: Proofread your rough draft after getting a grade then type it in Word and save to your lunch number. 
  3. Class Anthology: Type up the poem or short story you will add to class anthology if you haven't already and save to lunch number
  4. Gallery Walk: At 10:30, copy the media bias organizer below and begin gallery walk. Visit a minimum of two computers and complete the graphic organizer that you copied in your notes section. Organizer: Headline|  Media Bias Types| Aprrove/Criticize 

TUESDAY
  1. W-up 30#:Fast Food/Min Wage. Read the article and find evidence from author for why he believes the minimum wage should be raised. Complete sections 1-4 in writing process organizer.
  2. Intro 1984:  

WEDNESDAY
  1. W-up 32: War on Drugs Targets Blacks. Read the HuffPost article and answer the following question: What were the real motivations (reasons) for the War on Drug started by Nixon in 1971?  Provide evidence from the interview making sure to explain the effects of this big lie on the various communities targeted.
  2. Notes: 10 Characteristics of Totalitarianism

 THURSDAY
  1.  W-up #32: Word Map "Propaganda." Write The definition for the word propaganda use it in a sentence provide examples of propaganda and the symbol or image that represents the concept of propaganda.
  2. TOP/Brainstorm/Movie: Watch "The Giver" and gather evidence of how the movie is an example of dystopian society.  Use the notes below to understand the 9 characteristics of dystopian worlds. 
FRIDAY  

  1. EOC Extended Response #2: Develop a 5 paragraph essay for the writing topic above under Thursday for the Giver.
  2. Test: Study this week's notes: Propaganda Techniques , Dystopian Society, 10 Characteristics of Totalitarianism, and class vocab below.

UPCOMING DATES
3/25: Test/EOC Extended Response #2
3/28: Notebook Check #5
3/28: Begin reading 1984 1984 (novel link)
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WEEK 10: Unit 2 (Perspective)

Unit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 
Resources: Course Syllabus (new students sign/return), Unit 2 Vocab, Media Bias Types


MONDAY:
A.) W-up #25: Types of Media Bias 


B.) Quiz: Media Bias (1-6 below)
C.) Notes: Finish notes on types of media bias. Media Bias Types
E.) HuffPost: Read the editorial A Citizen's View: The Responsibility of the Media in a Democratic Society and in your notes section answer the following questions:

  • Explain what the author means when using Thomas Jefferson's quote "The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, in as much as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors." 
  • What are 3 solutions to media bias the author mentions.
  • What is one example of media bias the author used to frame the problem.
F.) Barely a Story: Think of a story not worthy of the news and design a paper using the link below. Include 2 examples of media bias in it. One slide should be the newspaper slide and the second slide should explain the types of media bias you used.  This will be presented in the lab on Monday. March 21.
Article Link (Sam Hughes)
Newspaper Maker

TUESDAY:
  1. W-up #26: Media Bias Scenario.
  2. Review: Pop Quiz Answers (C, B, A, D, C, C)
  3. Media Bias Exercise: on Sir Sam Steps Down vs. Hughes Fired by Cabinet 
  4. Watch: Outfoxed and placing examples of media bias from documentary onto Media Bias Organizer (Notes #16/17).
WEDNESDAY:
  1. W-up 27: Persuasive Appeals (Story of Kairos). Read the story of Kairos and answer the questions.
  2. Notes: KELP/6 Persuasive Techniques Persuasive Techniques (6)
  3. Practice Questions (1-10 KELP) Persuasive Appeals (KELP)
  4. HW: Research 1 issue important to you that you want people to agree/believe. Use the links below.Issues Link #1
THURSDAY:
  1. W-up #28: St. Patrick's Day.  Explain what you would do if you had a lucky 4 leaf clover and any wish was your command.  What would you do with it?
  2. Watch: History of St. Patrick's Day and read "How the Irish Became White" 
    • Discussion: How is the treatment of current Hispanic migrants similar to that of the first Irish Americans?
  3. Social Issue Poster: Copy the organizer from this link  and complete a rough draft for your social issue.  It must include:
    •  A catch slogan (rhyme or repetition)
    • 2-3 persuasive appeals (KELP)
    • An image (drawing, print-out, graph, symbol)
    • Color
FRIDAY:
  • Mock EOC Extended Response #1: 
      1. Essay Topic: According to the author, should the war on drugs end? Provide evidence of his argument by developing a five paragraph essay. Each body paragraph must focus on a different persuasive appeal (KELP).
      2. Brainstorm: T.O.P before you gather info to put in brainstorm (in rough draft section copy essay topic and complete both TOP/brainstorm)
      3. Gather Evidence: Read the article 7 Facts About Drugs That Will Make You Question Everything You Know and watch the video on addiction to gather evidence you will place on brainstorm and use in essay paragraphs.
      4. HW Rough Draft: Type up rough draft in word doc and save as Mock EOC 1 to your lunch number. 

    UPCOMING EVENTS
    March 21: Media Bias Test (S.S.S.S.L.O.P and K.E.L.P, 6 Techniques, Vocab)
    March 21: Media Bias PowerPoint Due (3 slides: 1 against, 1 in-favor, 1 t-chart explanation)

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    WEEK 9: Intro Unit 2 (Persuasive)

    Unit Focus: Novel Unit
    Week Focus: Literary Elements 
    Resources: Course Syllabus (new students sign/return), Unit 2 Vocab

    MONDAY:

    1. Forms of Poetry:  Choose one poem, or song lyric you completed for Open Mic and type it up so that we can add it to the class anthology.  This will be for a project grade.  Use the "forms of poetry" link to help you with the structure.
    2. Unit 2 Vocab: In your notes/vocab section define each term for the second unit.
    3. Dems vs. Repubs: In your notes, make a t-chart of the differences between both political parties in the US. 
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