English 10 - 10/17/11• Write a “statement of purpose” for your

position in the debate. Do you agree with it? Why or why not?

• Why do fire departments have Dalmations?

• Gramatolatry – The worship of words.Goals – Use the forms to organize for the

debate. Help each other make a solid case.

Homework – Prepare, in writing, your role for the debate practice tomorrow. Time yourself.

English 10 - 10/18/11• Write a “statement of purpose” for your

opponent’s position in the debate. Do you agree with it? Why or why not?

• How did the mouse feel after the cat chased it through the screen door?

• Epizeuxis – the repetition of a word, for emphasis.

Goals – Practice and time each other in your roles. Make revisions.

Homework – Practice your revised role in the debate for tomorrow. Time yourself.

English 10 - 10/19/11• What do you know about works cited pages?

What do you need to know?• Why do bicycles fall over?• Embolalia – hesitation forms of speech, e.g.

”um,” “you know,” “like,” “okay.”Goals – Create a correct works cited page.

Include notes on cards. Homework – Be ready for your role in the

debate for tomorrow, if necessary.

English 10 - 10/20/11• When you tell a story do you often

exaggerate or embellish it? Do people often doubt you?

• What is Irish and sits outside?• Dithyram – a wild, emotional outpouring, in

poetry, speech, hymn, song, or writing.Goals – Hold a debate and evaluate for

effectiveness. Homework – Make reference to your sources

on your cards for each of your warrants. Don’t forget to study Vocabulary # 8 for quiz tomorrow.

English 10 - 10/21/11• Five minutes to study for Quiz 8. • What is Mary short for?• Diasyrm – Putting down with faint praise.Goals – Poem of the week or debate?Homework - none.