Wednesday:

Period 1: We reviewed Aristotle’s appeals of rhetoric – ethos, pathos, and logos. Students practiced identifying the uses of these in commericals.

Periods 3, 4, 5, and 6: We discussed Chapter 6 of The Pearl.

Thursday:

Period 1: We continued our discussion of rhetoric in the Pearl by writing a letter from Juana asking the doctor to help her baby.

Periods 3, 4, 6, and 7:

I assigned a CMC mini-poster project, due this upcoming Tuesday. If you need a copy, here is the electronic version (NOTE THAT LATE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!):

Count of Monte Cristo Schema Mini-Poster

Students also completed a background reading on the history and political situation of France during this time. If you need a copy, come see me!

Students in periods 3, 4, and 6 were to have read Chapters 1-10 for a reading check. Period 7, you’ll take your reading check on Monday.