The Challenger

November 1, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

Free Write Friday

Vocabulary: 

Word: Speech

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience

Your Definition: 

Activity: How confident do you feel giving speeches?  Why?

Activity: 

1.  Challenger Background

We will watch the video to get background information on this event.

2.  Challenger Articles   

Address to the Nation by Ronald Reagan

With a partner, read pages 262-264.

Then read, The New York Times, The Shuttle Explodes article.

Finally read, The Challenger Disaster Revisited. 

Complete the say, mean, matter assignment using the Google doc, using a quote from each document.

3.  TPEQEA 

Which article used rhetoric most effectively and why?

Due: Monday, November 4.  

Closure

Which article did you find most interesting and why?

TQE/ The Challenger

October 31, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

Complete a rhetorical triangle based on Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks using the handout provided. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: HeLa

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: HeLa is an immortal cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line

Your Definition: 

Activity:Would you donate your cells for science?  Why or why not?

Activity: 

1.  TQE

Thoughts. Questions. Epiphanies.

Based on what we just read and create at least two thoughts, questions, and epiphanies with your table. Eventually you will add these ideas to the board for a whole class discussion.

2.  Challenger Background

We will watch the video to get background information on this event.

3.  Address to the Nation

Read pages 262-264.

Complete the say, mean, matter assignment using the Google doc.

Closure

What did you gain from the TQE?

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

October 30, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

Second Block

De-Extinction Debates 

Closing Arguments

Immortal Cells

What is one thing you learned?

How would you feel if this happened to you?

Vocabulary: 

Word: HeLa

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: HeLa is an immortal cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line

Your Definition: 

Activity:Would you donate your cells for science?  Why or why not?

Activity: 

1.  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Pages 231-237.

2.  TQE

Thoughts. Questions. Epiphanies.

Based on what we just read and create at least two thoughts, questions, and epiphanies with your table. Eventually you will add these ideas to the board for a whole class discussion.

Closure

Complete a rhetorical triangle based on Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks using the handout provided. 

De-Extinction Debate

October 29, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

Based on the reading, do you agree more with the point or counterpoint?

Why?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Debate

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: regulated discussion on a proposition between two matched sides.

Your Definition: 

Activity:What is one important skill to use in a debate?

Activity: 

1.  Debate

You will draw, at a random, a side for the debate on de-extinction.

Depending on the side you receive, work with your group to create talking points.

Consider evidence, rhetoric, counters, etc.

At the end of this there will be a winning side.

Closure

Which side of the debate presented a stronger argument?

Why?

De-Extinction

October 28, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

If you could bring animal back that has gone extinct what would it be and why?

Vocabulary: 

Word: De-Extinction

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: he process of resurrecting species that have died out, or gone extinct.

Your Definition: 

Activity:What is your opinion on de-extinction?

Activity: 

1.  De-Extinction: The Science and Ethics of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life

Read pages 273-277 of your Study Sync Books.

As you read, keep track of ethos, pathos, and logos.

You will use this information to create foldable.

I have model to show you how to create it.

2.  Debate

You will draw, at a random, a side for the debate on de-extinction.

Depending on the side you receive, work with your group to create talking points.

Consider evidence, rhetoric, counters, etc.

At the end of this there will be a winning side.

Closure

What part of the rhetorical triangle is your strength?

Weakness?

Philosophical Chairs

October 25, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Point of View

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

Your Definition: 

Activity:What is the point of view of the author in Shading the Earth?

Word: Geoengineering

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the deliberate large-scale manipulation of an environmental process that affects the earth's climate, in an attempt to counteract the effects of global warming.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is your opinion of geoengineering?

Activity: 

1.  Philosophical Chairs

Based on the evidence in the excerpt, do you think geoengineering is a good solution to the problem of global warming?

Take a few minutes to find at least one piece of textual in support of your opinion.

Additionally, using the rhetorical devices from the gallery walk, create one example to potentially use in the discussion.

2.  De-Extinction: The Science and Ethics of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life

Read pages 273-277 of your Study Sync Books.

As you read, keep track of ethos, pathos, and logos.

You will use this information to create foldable.

I have model to show you how to create it.

You will then use this information for a debate on Monday.

Closure

Did you opinion change during the philosophical chairs?

Why or why not?

Shading the Earth

October 23, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

Could Solar GeoEngineering Counter Global Warming?

As you watch the video, identify elements of the rhetorical triangle.

Ethos. Pathos. Logos.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Purpose 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Your Definition: 

Activity:What is the purpose of the video from our starter?

Word: Geoengineering

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the deliberate large-scale manipulation of an environmental process that affects the earth's climate, in an attempt to counteract the effects of global warming.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is your opinion of geoengineering?

Activity: 

1.  Rhetorical Devices

We will eventually have a gallery walk for the terms.

 During the gallery walk, write down terms and definitions that are unfamiliar.

2.  Shading the Earth

Read Shading the Earth on pages 249-251 of your Study Sync book. 

Individually, complete a SOAPSTone worksheet.

I will collect these for credit. 

3.  Philosophical Chairs

Based on the evidence in the excerpt, do you think geoengineering is a good solution to the problem of global warming?

Take a few minutes to find at least one piece of textual in support of your opinion.

Additionally, using the rhetorical devices from the gallery walk, create one example to potentially use in the discussion.

Closure

Fill out a rhetorical triangle based on Shading the Earth.

Civil Action

October 23, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

In your opinion, what responsibility do you have in regard to the health of the environment?

What responsibilities do the community and nation have in regards to the balance of nature?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Rhetorical Device 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience. Repetition, figurative language, and even rhetorical questions are all examples of rhetorical devices.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image you associate with rhetorical devices. 

Activity: 

1.  A Civil Action

With a partner, read and annotate A Civil Action on pages 244-246 of your Study Sync books. 

Together, complete the SOAPSTone handout.

We will use the ideas from your handout to discuss the excerpt.

2.  Civil Action Rhetorical Triangle

Based on your responses, we will collaborate on a rhetorical triangle for A Civil Action.

3.  Rhetorical Devices

Individually, you will draw, at random, a rhetorical device.

You will be responsible for defining the term, giving an example, and illustrating the ideas.

We will eventually have a gallery walk for the terms.

 During the gallery walk, write down terms and definitions that are unfamiliar.

4.  Shading the Earth

Read Shading the Earth on pages 249-251 of your Study Sync book. 

Individually, complete a SOAPSTone worksheet.

I will collect these for credit. 

Closure

What is one thing you learned about rhetorical devices today?

Remediation

October 22, 2019

 Remediation

Log in to usatestprep.

You will see an assignment called Suggested Practice. 

There will be two sets of ten different questions.  You must answer both sets.

You have two attempts to complete the questions.

I will average in your highest scores to help earn a higher score on your benchmark. 

Due: October 29.