Agenda:
15 minutes of silent reading with choice books
Discuss "My Name is Margaret"
In what sense does Mrs. Cullinan’s kitchen serve as Angelou’s "finishing school"? What is she supposed to learn there? What does she learn?
What primary mode and secondary modes does Angelou use to develop her essay?
What is the relationship between Miss Glory and Mrs. Cullinan? How does Glory’s attitude towards Mrs. Cullinan differ from Margaret's and why?
Describe Angelou's tone? It may be a few?
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare famously asked, "What's in a name?" Let's try to answer that question.
Introduction to the Rhetorical Situation
Model with "America Needs its Nerds"
Partner practice with Benjamin Banneker Letter- HOLD ON TO BOTH SPEECHES
Time to work on Modes Portfolio. I want to conference with folks, so don't freak out (LAST 15 MINUTES)
Homework:
Modes Portfolio (Major Grade) Due tentatively by August 27th