ENG III: The Voice of Literature
Date: August 24, 2010
Content: Vocabulary, Glossary of Usage, Propaganda, Author’s Purpose, Bias, Assumptions
Essential Questions/Learning Targets:
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I can match vocabulary words to definitions.
I can determine if a writing is a primary or secondary source.
I can recognize propaganda.
I can identify the author’s purpose, bias and assumptions.
I can form opinions about the credibility of a source.
Independent Work – establishing engagement (8-10 minutes):
Copy the Glossary of Usage Term from the board.
Between, Among
Guiding Purpose – fostering engagement (3-5 minutes):
Review Essential Questions / Learning Targets
Interactive Instruction and Authentic Engagement – deepening understanding (25-40 minutes):
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Discuss Glossary of Usage Term
Vocabulary Chapter One – Part Two – Matching Words with Definitions
Discuss Exit Ticket from the previous day over “The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano”
Definition of Propaganda information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely tohelp or harm a person,
group, movement, institution, nation,etc.
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Read an excerpt from the writings of John Smith. Discuss rhetorically, using list developed by
the class :
o Clear message
o Genre
o Examples and reasons
o Accuracy
o Vocabulary
o Facts
o Punctuation
o Sequence of events
o Length
o Organization
o Audience
o Focus
o Purpose
Specifically focus on the author’s purpose. Does the author make any assumptions or is any
evidence of bias found?
Read “The Letter of Richard Frethorne.” Again, discuss rhetorical effectiveness, author’s
purpose, bias or assumptions. Is Either piece propaganda? Discuss. Where might you see
ENG III: The Voice of Literature
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propaganda in contemporary literature? Why would you, as a citizen, want to be able to
recognize propaganda?
What were some of the themes in each of the pieces we’ve read so far? Plymouth Plantation,
Equiano, Smith and Frethorne? Why could you relate to them?
Universal Themes Lesson – Use frayer model to define theme. Add universal to theme to create a
list of themes that all people can relate to. Why would it be important to be able to recognize
universal themes in reading? Why would it be important to use universal themes in writing?
Journal Writing One: Life Inventory – Who was your first crush?
Closure and Consolidation – making meaning, clarify (5-10 minures):
How can universal themes be used in cause and effect writing?
How are universal themes important in writing and reading in general?