Classroom Activities: March 24

  • 5 Impromptu speeches –What would you like to be remembered for? Why? Provide at least 3 examples.
  • 2 Scholar update presentations
  • Week 8/Chapter 9/10 Discussion (10 points for participation!)
    • Similies – comparisons that are explicit
      • Clever like a fox
      • Easy as pie
      • As dull as watching paint dray
    • Metaphors – comparisons that are implict or inferred
      • You are my shining star
      • His bedroom is a pigsty
      • Those athletes are machines

Classroom Activities: March 26

  • 5 Impromptu speeches – What would you like to be remembered for? Why? Provide at least 3 examples.
  • 2 Scholar update presentations
  • Week 9/Chapter 11 discussion (10 points for participation)
  • Presentation strategies

Homework for March 26:

  • Continue activities for Week 10 update
  • View classmates’ updates and comment on them

Homework for March 31:

  • Complete Scholar Week 10 update and activities
  • Review Scholar Week 11 update when it is available
  • Read Chapter 17 (pg. 335-350)
  • Access the Achieve/LaunchPad app on Blackboard to begin Chapter 17 LearningCurve activities
  • Prepare for persuasive speeches April 7 and 9