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First, we’ll talk to the Italians (1st period only).
Then, we’ll take a little time for groups to get ready. The scenes will begin and we’ll all be impressed.
Hopefully, we’ll have time to look at this in class, but if not it’s homework.  Read this sonnet by Shakespeare and write a 300 word reaction.  Paraphrase the [...]

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Persuasive essays are due this week, no excuses…Well, I’ll listen to excuses but mostly in that nodding, half-conscious way that teachers have.
For those who are done, or who finish today, I’ll ask you to take a look at some movie reviews to prepare for next week.  Choose a movie that you’ve seen and [...]

We’ll be trying to plow through research on our persuasive speeches today.
First, I want to mention a few argumentation tricks that are helpful to be on the lookout for.
Then, I want to give you a few organizing resources that can help you set up your speeches.

NSVA-style (need, satisfaction, visualization, action) outline example with explantions
A sample [...]

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Hola, so we’re starting the research week for our persuasive speech. First, let’s talk propositions. Compare them with your table groups and check to see if they are 1) Action-based 2) Controversial enough for there to be two reasonable sides and 3) narrow enough to be appropriate for a 5-7 [...]

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So, we’ll start with a discussion of Acts 3-5. I also want to mention the spaceship scenario.
Then, I want to do one close read of Prospero’s Farewell Speech
Finally, I’ll give you time to memorize your lines for the scenes due next Friday.