The Butter Battle Book

Research range target and purpose of satire.

Under which range does this satire fall? Who/what is its target and purpose? Which techniques are used to convey this purpose?

Finally, share a universal issue from one of your own current event cartoons and address its target and purpose.

Remember to extend your conversations with followup questions and comments

The Crucible You're accused

You have been accused of being a witch. Follow the steps on the ppsted  website to clear your name. Tell me which option you would pick and how it would help you avoid a trial. You may pick one of the options given or come up with your own. This blog is due Friday Feb 18th.

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/accused%21.html

Fast Food Nation Blog 1 Due 10-20

Share a list of all the foods in your kitchen that have artificial flavors added to them. Does this make you think any differently about the foods you eat? Explain.

NFD Blog 2 due Friday Oct 2nd

Consider Douglass' juxtaposition of the children's hunger next to the description of the "unpardonable offense" of teaching slaves to read in this "Christian country." How does the hypocrisy inherent in slavery bleed over in other aspects of daily life?

AP Blog Due Fri 9-24

Read ch. 6 and 7 for homework and answer the following question. Remember to include your name, period and follow all guidelines in rubric and on first welcome post.
In Chapter 7, paragraph 2, Douglass provides more evidence and conviction that slavery corrupts the slave owner or in this case, Mrs. Auld, the slave owner's wife. Keep in mind that 19th century America was also known for its cult of domesticity and sentimentality—the belief that women were the moral standard bearers in American society. What does it say about society if a woman can behave as Mrs. Auld does? 

The Roaring 20's English III

Do some brief research on the 1920's (wikipedia is not research). Reply to this post with five facts you have learned about the Roaring 1920's. You may include information concerning fashion, politics, U.S. issues, popular culture, music, and industry. Please follow the guidelines we have discussed in class and mentioned in the first post. Don't forget to include your first name, last initial and period number.

AP Study Group Guidelines

This year our AP classes will form study groups that will meet in and outside of school to offer collegial conversations and support for your AP Lang experience. We need to have solid guidelines for our groups to function at a level of excellence. 

What guidelines should our study groups follow to become successful? Remember to consider group (n)etiquette, meeting times, accountability, time management, etc. 

We will compile a formal list of guidelines based on your input and mine.


Feel free to respond more than once if you have a comment or question?