http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=unKuZ2wlNdw

Video Link

NPR Immigration Audio

Listen to the audio analysis of how language is used in the immigration debate.  Note anything that comes up in the report that refers back to things you learned in our study of either the Orwell or Huxley essay. 

You may follow along with the provided transcipt.
GOP Presidential Debate Video

Choose either of the two videos to watch.

Note any use of language during the debate that is either an Orwellian error or propaganda as described by Huxley.

You will turn in your notes at the end of class.

We have been doing author studies based on the authors featured in the Library of Congress’s online serial The Exquisite Corpse.  Each student is creating a Voicethread for the author assigned to him or her.  Click below to see Grace’s progress so far.  (Still a work in progress……)

Here is Lily’s:

And Abby’s:

And Cordelia’s:

Magic Wand Assignment is Due Monday

Reminder:  Family Viewing of Movie is this Sunday at 7 pm at school.  This is a viewing for families and special friends only.  No other students from school should be in attendance.  Thanks!  Email me if you have questions.