Quarter 2 question: How do we continually push the boundaries of what is possible?Watch what is possible when you don’t let the boundaries bind you:Space and TimeSecond LifeHow can you use another author’s words to prove your point?What are the attributes of a good quotation?How do you plug that quotation into a persuasive paper?How do you use those words to weave your own theories and ideas?Extensions:Practice proving a point with someone else’s words by writing out 3 quotations from any book and then proving something about the book (characters, plot, theme, etc.) with them (for Wednesday).Quarter 2 Question: How would you define “us vs. them?”What does “Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry?” mean to you?Read chapter 1.Use the five types of characterization to explore Cassie.Extensions: finish the five types of characterization quick character sketch (10 actions and 5 of the other four categories) and finish reading chapter 1.Quarter 2 Question: What are the boundaries of what is possible?In our Language Arts classroom?In Merchant of Venice?“Perform” your MOV podcasts.What do we learn from this summary that we did not learn from any other?How does this format lend itself to the rest of our work with MOV?Read 2 more scenes in MOVHow does the relationship between Bassanio and Antonio develop?What is our first impression of Shylock? Extensions:Due Thursday: Write out what you believe the boundaries of Shylock’s life are?Quarter 2 question: How do we continually push the boundaries of what is possible?Watch what is possible when you don’t let the boundaries bind you:Space and TimeSecond LifeFinish the persuasive speeches (and recordings) and debrief.What were some of the most persuasive things you heard?What were some of the best uses of language?Did these things intersect?Extensions:Make sure you have your multi-cultural novel finished and your persuasion and change notes for our discussion.
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