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Exploring Popularity, Fears, and Big Ideas in English 10

This document outlines a series of lessons and discussions from an English 10 class. Key topics include the nature of popularity and personal impact, dissecting the fear of dirt (mysophobia) and sermons (homilophobia), while engaging students in creative essay writing on big ideas. The course emphasizes the importance of clear expression, structural elements in writing, and peer reviews. Homework assignments focus on drafting essays and vocabulary quizzes, aiming to enhance both writing skills and vocabulary comprehension.

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Exploring Popularity, Fears, and Big Ideas in English 10

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  1. English 10 - 2/13/12 • Is it possible to make oneself popular? Can anyone do it? • Why are there so many Johnsons in the phone book? • Mysophobia – fear of dirt. • Goals – Work on transition and Hook for your “Absolutely True” essay. • Homework – Make sure to get caught up with your body paragraphs and intro tonight. Don’t forget to study for Vocabulary Quiz #21 this week.

  2. English 10 - 2/14/12 • Tell me the story of the picture I will show you. • How many doctors does it take to screw in a light bulb? • Homilophobia – fear of sermons. • Goals – Focus on closing paragraph of big idea essay. • Homework – Complete your first draft of your big idea essay for peer review tomorrow.

  3. English 10 - 2/15/12 • What makes something a big idea? Did your big idea project affect you in any way? • How many Amish does it take to screw in a light bulb? • Aboulia – loss of willpower. • Goals – Do peer reviews; check to see if all the structural elements are in the right places. Transitions between paragraphs? • Homework – None.

  4. English 10 - 2/16/12 • What do you think is great about America? What could be improved? • A clear conscience is a sign of a bad memory. • Laclabphily – cheese label collecting. • Goals – Finish final revisions on the “Absolutely True” paper. Turn it in by the end of the day. • Homework – None.

  5. English 10 - 2/17/12 • Five minutes to study for vocabulary #21. • The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how hard it was. • Atrocibilia – collector of relics associated with mass murder, execution, etc. • Goals – Successfully complete vocabulary #21 study • Homework – None.

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