Name ________________________________                         Period  1, 3, & 11

Room 2107                                                                     Ms. Clifford/Mrs. Lopusznick

cliffordm@middletownk12.org

ENGLISH 11CP

Plans for the week of December 18 to 22, 2006

This week we will view the John Stossel documentary “Greed” and relate current American consumption to the Depression-era poverty portrayed in “Of Mice and Men.” You will receive your Progress Report and get graded papers back to replace in your binder. We will read a short story and answer some questions. Formal Friday will replace Manners Monday.

Monday – December 18, 2006

View the John Stossel documentary “Greed.”  

Homework: 

 

Tuesday – December 19, 2006- Viewpoint Meeting

Go over the plans for the week. Receive Progress Reports and have a paper return. In pairs: Write a 1-2 page dialogue between 2 characters. Character One is trying to persuade Character Two to put up the first indoor Christmas tree ever.

Homework:  Think about the documentary “Greed.” Write one paragraph: When it comes to material things (stuff that costs money)—is it possible for one person to have too much?

 

Wednesday – December 20, 2006

Read the brief biography of Julia Alvarez (Text p. 1076) and “Patently American Inventions” (Literature and Technology, Text p.1084-1085.) Begin to read Alvarez’s short story, “Daughter of Invention” (Text p. 1079-1086.)

Homework: Describe a product that you think would be a smart, successful invention, and the consumer audience to whom it would appeal. (TWO full paragraphs.)

(We can send a man to the moon, but why can’t I have a washer/ dryer combined in one?)

 

Thursday – December 21, 2006-Tacky Sweatshirt Day

Continue reading Alvarez’s short story, “Daughter of Invention” (Text p. 1079-1086.) Answer Reading Check, Questions a, b, c, and d (Text, p. 1087.)

Remember to use T-A-G, rephrase the question and answer in full sentences.

Homework:

Fill in the Internal/External Conflict Chart.

 

Friday – December 22, 2006—Formal Friday-Dress Up!

What are the best and worst presents you have ever received? Discuss gift etiquette and how to help create happy holidays. Play some holiday games.

Homework: You worked hard this week—have a great vacation!