Week 10 American Literature 2011-2012

Week 10	Class work	Homework
Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: To recognize logical appeals To recognize parallel structure in sentences To explore the colonial spirit To recognize propaganda techniques Vocabulary Propaganda-a systematic effort to spread opinions or beliefs Formidable-hard to overcome; to be dreaded Disciplined-well-trained Precipitation- a hurrying; rash rapidity Prowess-bravery, daring; unusual ability Plunder-rob by force	Appeals To Logic Write Vocabulary words in your RW Notebook appendix Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin	– Logical Appeals                                                       PROJ: Memorization of The Declaration of Independence selection – Due Nov. 10 Take Cornell Notes in your Readers Writers Notebooks on Thomas Paine pp. 169-171 and Patrick Henry Speech in the Virginia Convention pp. 172-174 Notebooks will be checked tomorrow in class.
Tuesday Vocabulary  Impious- not showing reverence to God; wicked; profane Dominion-power or right of governing Solace-to give comfort or relief Insidious-wily; sly Entreaty- an earnest request or appeal Remonstrate-reason in protest Prostrate- to bow down low in submission, yielding to the power, control, or authority of another	Read and Discuss ides of Thomas Paine And Patrick Henry Parallel Structure-the term writers use to describe similar ideas expressed in similar ways. Two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in length and grammatical form. Lists-Lists need the elements to be expressed in the same way, as the same part of speech, and if those elements are verbs, in the same tense:	Do questions 1-7 page 175 Reread Declaration of Independence pp.177-182                                                       PROJ: Memorization of The Declaration of Independence selection – Due Nov. 14
Wednesday Unalienable-permanent; non-transferrable Transient-passing soon; fleeting Usurpation-the seizing and holding of places or powers by force or without right Constrain-force; compel Harass-trouble by repeated attacks Abdicate-formally give up or relinquish Perfidy- being false to trust; base treachery Barbarous-not civilized; savage Magnanimity-nobility of soul or mind Consanguinity-relationship by descent from the same parent or ancestor	Declaration of Independence Complete Parallel Structure Worksheets	Declaration of Independence                                                       PROJ: Memorization of The Declaration of Independence selection – Due Nov. 14
Thursday	Do questions 1-5 and the synonym study on pp 182. Answer on a separate sheet of paper the question: How does Jefferson’s Tone (attitude towards the subject) convey his belief that a break from Great Britain is an absolute necessity?	Declaration of Independence Memorization of The Declaration of Independence selection – Due Nov. 14
Friday – Logical Appeals	Veterans Day Holiday	– Logical Appeals                                                       PROJ: Memorization of The Declaration of Independence selection – Due Nov. 14 Exam on Franklin, Paine, Patrick Henry, and the Declaration of Independence on Tuesday the 15th. The exam will cover vocabulary and a timed essay on the key ideas.