October 12-16

This week we'll continue working on our argument unit, going through the outlining process, and we'll finally make it to California along with the Joads.  Please note that the PSAT is this Wednesday morning.  

MONDAY: Journal warm-up.  Grapes of Wrath review 16 and17, read part of 18 in class. "How I Came to Be in California" presentations.  Logos, ethos, pathos examples and class activity. 
 
Due: Grapes, Chapter 16.  Examples of small groups in history that were able to initiate change, and groups that are trying to initiate change today. 

Homework:  Finish Grapes, Chapter 18, study for Vocab/Grammar quiz. NOTE: quiz will also contain one reading question and one logos/ethos/pathos question. 


WEDNESDAY Periods 1 and 2:  PSAT test - all juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday morning at 7:45 a.m. until 11:20 a.m. Periods 1-3 will be shortened to 50 minutes)  Review types of appeals and watch portions of the Democratic debate. 

Due: n/a

Homework: Finish Grapes, Chapter 18, study for Vocab/Grammar quiz. NOTE: quiz will also contain one reading question and one logos/ethos/pathos question.


FRIDAY: Journal warm-up.  Vocab quiz.  Last "How I Came to California" presentations, summarize Chapter 19 in class, begin Chapter 20.  

Due:  Grapes, Chapter 18.


Homework: Read and annotate two opposing viewpoints about government aid: Steinbeck's "Starvation Under the Orange Trees" article and "Health Care is Not a Right" by Richard Peikoff (provided).
In the margins:

1. Do a SOAPS analysis of each passage
2. Mark any logos, ethos, or pathos-based appeals presented by each author.  \
3. Answer the following questions: a. Which is the more effective argument, in your view?  b. Which side do you personally agree with?  

Be ready to show your annotations and to discuss and debate next class.