Copy homework into planner. What?!
There will be a 10(ish) question quiz on Thursday.
Debrief Test #15. Hrrrmmm.
Euphemism (n – U FEM ISM):
A “nice” way of saying something unpleasant.
The prefix eu- means “good.”
Euthanasia = Good Death
Examples: passed on = died, sanitation engineer = garbage man, waitress in the sky = flight attendant
Translate!
- visually disabled =
- solid waste =
- landfill =
- economically disadvantaged =
- undocumented transborder migrant =
- vertically challenged =
- intentionally inaccurate statement =
- friendly fire =
“Old Glory”
Bonus: What is “Old Glory” a nickname for? Respond thusly in your notebook with a date:
“Old Glory” is the nickname for___________.
Bonus Two: Uncle Sam is a nickname for ________.
What would a “Civic Responsibility” class be all about?
In England there is 1 surveillance camera for every 14 people. The average Londoner is caught on camera around 300 times per day. Is that OK?
A look at the Bill of Rights. Why is #6 especially important?
The Sixth Amendment establishes a number of rights of the defendant in a criminal trial:
to a speedy and public trial
to trial by an impartial jury
to be informed of criminal charges
to confront witnesses
to compel witnesses to appear in court
to assistance of counsel
Read aloud.
After Questions.
- On the surface, who are we initially supposed to think is the protagonist (hero) of the story?
- If we dig deeper, who is REALLY the protagonist?
- Conflict #1: ____ v _____
- Conflict #2: ____ v _____
- What right did the SOS law take away?
- Why did Gran-Da try to burn the flag?
- Why did Donald turn him in?
- What/Who does Uncle represent?
- Explain the last line: “What kind of world would that be?”
- (BONUS) What do you think the main message of the story is?