English 3Week 7

Topics

⋆textbook⋆speaking exercise⋆your speech during finals week⋆how to make a speech interesting⋆homework⋆Shakespeare⋆Screwtape letters

Textbook

⋆Lesson C (page 26)⋆Part 1⋆Part 2: A⋆Part 3: A

⋆Lesson D (page 28)⋆Part 1: A, B, C⋆Part 2: A, B, C

Speaking Exercise⋆Read something from Midsummer

Night’s Dream⋆at least 6 lines long⋆Work on

⋆speaking clearly⋆speaking loudly⋆speaking slowly⋆not being nervous

⋆take 5 minutes to pick something and “practice”⋆try to add expression

Second speaking exercise

⋆read your introduction or conclusion⋆Those that are listening:

⋆try to write down the thesis statement

Your speech during finals week

⋆how to keep the audience’s attention⋆Introduction⋆Conclusion⋆Transitions

Homework:

⋆On your outline, add more:⋆Include an improved thesis statement (on

top)⋆Below these statement -> a brief statement

as to who the audience is and why they should want to listen

⋆written out introduction and conclusion⋆at least ½ of your transitions

Homework:(cont.)

⋆List three specific references you will use⋆Must have at least three references⋆If internet -> list actual URL⋆If book, list title⋆Other items -> give enough information to

be able to find that resource easily

Shakespeare

⋆A brief history of Shakespeare and how his work was performed⋆Why is Shakespeare so famous⋆His language

Discussion about Midsummer Night’s

dream⋆We will:

⋆read a specific section⋆identify difficult words⋆discuss what is meant

Screwtape letters:Chapter 9

⋆use your journal⋆identify words you don’t know (write

down)⋆identify concepts you don’t

understand (write down)⋆be prepared to discuss questions

when done⋆Look for transitions

Chapter 9

⋆What are the dangers when in a trough?⋆Who invent pleasure?⋆What are some other lessons from

this letter?

Chapter 9

⋆Spend 5 minutes writing (in English) what this means to you in your life. ⋆Find a lesson in this letter and apply

it to yourself.

Chapter 10

⋆use your journal⋆identify words you don’t know (write

down)⋆identify concepts you don’t

understand (write down)⋆be prepared to discuss questions

when done⋆look for some transitions

Chapter 10

⋆Do you know people like the couple in this letter?⋆Is this a good definition of peer

pressure? Do you realize you are experiencing peer pressure when it is happening?⋆What are some more lessons from

this letter?

Chapter 10

⋆Spend 5 minutes writing (in English) what this means to you in your life. ⋆Find a lesson in this letter and apply

it to yourself.