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English 12

Today we need to have finished chapter 5/6 of part two in order to engage in this discussion.

We're going to use chart paper. Stay away from dictionaries for this one. Based on your assignment, copy down one of these phrases:

1. Winston and Julia love each other.
2. Winston and Julia love an idea.
3. Winston and Julia depend on trust.
4. What we know to be true.

English 11

Today we discuss character motives. We'll check out 4 examples where defense mechanisms play a role in character behaviour.

Then on to chapter 5.

1. How do the minds of the littluns contrast the older boys on the island so that they are more prone to nightmares of the beast?
2. Why are the older boys now reacting differently to the news that one of the littluns have actually seen the beast?
3. The meeting loses structure by the end of chapter 5 and Ralph considers blowing on the conch to call order. Why doesn't he? How does this mark a shift on the island?

English 10

Today we're doing more practice with claims/counterclaims. Tomorrow you will be able to see (and prepare for) our essay topics.

For today, check out my list of 101 Persuasive/Argumentative topics. Find a partner and pick 10. For each topic, write out:

1. One person writes a claim, the other write the counterclaim. The claim answers the question, the counterclaim is the most likely thing your opponent will say against you. Claims and counterclaims simply contrast one another.
2. Discuss with your partner, and plan out a rebuttal. A rebuttal shows how a counterclaim is wrong. Often we fall into the trap of logical fallacies here, calling each other names or using "just because". Try to avoid this if possible.