Mirror On America. Agenda: Class Six 3/15. Class Structure: ** COLLECT
HOMEWORK**. 6:00 PM. Wuzzles! ☺ ...on “Dying to be Bigger”. Class
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Mirror O n Am erica Agenda : Class S ix 3 /15 Class Structure:
Tell me what you donʼt like about yourself.
** COLLECT HOMEWORK** 6:00 PM Warm Up 10 min.
Reading Quiz 10 min.
Group 20 mins
Break 2-5 mins
Wuzzles!
...on “Dying to be Bigger”
Class Discussion on “Dying to be Bigger” Class notes—compare/contrast setup
COFFEE/HOT COC OA BREAK
Nip/Tuck: “Nanette Babcock”
Film 1 hour
Lab Time rest of class
As you watch, pay attention and create a venn diagram for what Nanette has in common with either Trudeau (“My Inner Shrimp”) or H.D. (“Dying to be Bigger”) * this will be in preparation for our next essay This time may be used to brainstorm a 5 paragraph c/c essay on Nannette and either Trudeau or H.D (this is homework if not finished) OR you may work on late/missing work. All work will be returned next week.
Homework: Due 3/22: * Brainstorm web for essay * ½ page journal entry on “Thinking Ahead” (201) --- all work MUST be submitted via Googledocs
Mirror on America: Class Six *bolded items are handouts/notes 1. Class Warm-Up: Wuzzles > please go here for free use of wuzzles: http://www.wuzzlesandpuzzles.com/wuzzles/ 2. Students will take a reading quiz on “Dying to be Bigger” 3. Class will discuss “Dying to be Bigger” using “Probing Content” on page 101 4. Students will take notes on comparison/contrast writing 5. Students will take a 10 minute break 6. The class will watch Nip/Tuck: “Nanette Babcock”—for specifics of assignment, refer to student agenda. Students will complete a Venn diagram as they watch either for Nanette and H.D. or Nanette and Trudeau. 7. LAB TIME: This time may be used to brainstorm a 5 paragraph c/c essay on Nannette and either Trudeau or H.D (this is homework if not finished) Homework: Brainstorm essay web and do ½ page journal for “Thinking Ahead” (201)
Name: __________________ Mirror on America: H.D. “Dying to be Bigger” Reading Quiz
1. True or False
H.D. was 15 years old when he started using anabolic steroids
2. True or False
H.D only took one steroid per day.
3. True or False
H.D. only changed mentally from the abuse of steroids.
4. True or False
H.D.ʼs roommate in college was a drug user, so H.D. began using again
5. True or False
According to H.D. steroid users donʼt see a difference in their bodies.
Mirror on America: Class Notes: Comparison/Contrast Writing
Assignment: You will be writing a compare/contrast essay on Nanette Babcock from Nip/Tuck and either H.D. or Trudeau from the text. Things to Note: • a comparison notes either similarities OR similarities AND differences • it should make a point or serve a purpose • thesis presents whether the topic will be compared, contrasted, or both • the same THREE main points need to be discussed PER topic Structure: There are three ways that you can choose from to write this type of essay: 1. block method 2. point-by-point method 3. comparisons followed by contrasts *** We will be writing a our essay using the point-by-point method Introduction: • • •
Introduction of general topic: assumptions, stereotypes, rumors, unlikely hero aspect… specific topic—information about both Nanette and H.D./Trudeau Thesis
Conclusion: • Summary of main points—do not state the obvious • Evaluation/opinion stated with conviction • Significance to others…broader question? Why do I care?
