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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

English 11 week of December 2



Monday – Calvin and Hobbes cartoon with satirical observations. Cartoon at http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2011/06/26#.UoU1Uo2E5FY

Tuesday – Good Night Moon book and Good Night IPAD video. Questions:What is going on culturally when the book, Goodnight IPAD was written that might relate to the central idea? Which devices does the author use to criticize or make fun of an event or person? Provide examples.
Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ouOwpYQqic
Wednesday –Thursday – Butter Battle book and the Cold War.  

Questions:

In two paragraphs: What is going on culturally and historically when the book, Butter Battle was written that might relate to the central idea? 

In a list: Which devices does the author use to criticize or make fun of an event or person? Provide 4 examples.


Information regarding Cold War at http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1951?locale=en


Friday – Group discussion: What makes you mad? Identifying the purpose for satire project.

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