1. Discuss fairness and equality.
2. Read "Harrison Bergeron" (Vonnegut).
3. WAQ Format:
- Theme statement (generalization about life, unifying concept of a work).
Ex. When total equality is achieved, individuality and freedom are lost.
- Thesis statement (specific to story, your opinion that you will argue and back up with evidence from the story).
Ex. In Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", the author illustrates that in a society based on total equality, individuals will rebel.
- Transition (Bridge to examples from story).
Ex. This short story differentiates between fairness and equality and shows the danger of a society in which freedom and individualism is lost.
- Evidence: Quotation Integration (Q.I.) - I, I, C, E (Introduce, Integrate, Cite, Explain)
Ex. In order to ensure no one is smarter than anybody else, a "handicap" is placed in the ear to
"[shake]" one's thoughts (64).
4. Homework: Complete the paragraph with two more quotations, transitions, and concluding sentences (re-state theme and thesis in different words).
*Double-Space* *Due Tomorrow*
English 11
1. Lit Device Quiz 2.
2. Literary Analysis WAQ ("Harrison Bergeron") feedback.
3. Non-L.A. WAQ due (Fairness vs. Equality).
4. Read: "The Painted Door" (Sinclair Ross).
English 10
1. Lit Device Quiz 2.
2. WAQ due ("The Lamp at Noon").
- Compare and contrast the characters of Paul and Ellen.
3. Today: Non-Lit Analysis WAQ:
- We can learn valuable lessons from those around us.
*10-15 sentences *Persuasive/Expository/Narrative *Theme statement/Thesis (may be implied).*
*Double-Space* *Due Tomorrow*
Socials 11
1. Terms #38-74.
2. Review Exercises #9-12, complete paragraph (continue tomorrow).
3. Current Events.
4.
*Review terms #1-37 (Quiz Thursday, February 19th).
*Review Canadian Geography*
