ll/16/09 & 11/17/09
Warm-up
In your own words tell what the word "persuade" means. Then think of an experience you had when someone tried to persuade you to do something or you tried to persuade someone to do something. Write at least four meaningful sentences that recall that occasion.
Today's Activities
- LOL "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" pp 153 - 156
- Vocabulary Review
Homework
Write a meaningful summary paragraph about the selection, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
Word of the Day
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11/18/09 & 11/19/09
Warm-up
Write 5 meaningful sentences that describe Jonathan Edwards view of hell. Use the text to help you.
Today's Activities
- Share summary paragraphs.
- Complete Active Skill builder Worksheet "Analyzing Emotional Language.
Homework
Write a paragraph that attempts to persaude the reader to believe something or to do something. BE CREATIVE!
Word of the Day
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11/20/09 - 11/23/09
Warm-up
What does Jonathon Edwards talk about at the end of his sermon? Write three meaningful sentences.
Today's Activities
- Review vocabulary terms.
- Share our own persuasive writing paragraphs.
- Complete Exercise C of Skillbuilder Worksheet.
Homework
Study your vocabulary terms and Words of the Day for a test during the next clas period. Reread the story "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
Word of the Day
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