May 7, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 12

1. Checking in.
2. Where are we at with the Sonnet and the Novel Study?
3. Freewrite
4. TED Talk: What really matters at the end of life
5. Activity

- What is the argument of the video? What are your thoughts on it?
- What word would you use to identify the tone?
- He notes that people are more afraid of dying than of death. Do you agree? Why?
- When you're sick, what brings you comfort?
- What steps do you think society should take to prepare for the "silver tsunami"?

6. Next class, prepare for the novel study. We'll use remaining time to discuss today's TED Talk further, and to work on your sonnet

Lit 10

1. Checking in.
2. Reviewing last class's question
3. Freewrite
4. TED Talk: The power of vulnerability
5. Activity

- Reactions?
- What is her main argument? What are your thoughts on this argument?
- What word best describes her tone?
- She says that a generation growing up more vulnerable will solve the world's problems. Do you believe you're more vulnerable than older generations? Do you agree with her?
- How does the topic of vulnerability relate to your own life?

6. Next class, prepare for the novel study. We'll use remaining time to discuss today's TED Talk further

New Media

1. Checking in
2. Reviewing last class
3. Some advertisements

4. Logical Fallacies
5. Activity
6. Assignment 9