Transcript Class agenda/power point

Senior
British Literature
Ms. McDermott Greaney
Block 5th and 6th (B)
March 3, 2016
In the novel The Hot Zone, author Richard Preston suggest that
the spread of infectious viruses are partly due to human error. In
a well-developed, documented essay, analyze at least three
examples of human error presented in the book that contributed
to the spread of the virus. Using your analysis as a springboard,
propose a logical strategy for protecting our country and its
citizens against future outbreaks of infectious diseases. Explain
why these measures are essential.
TASK: Develop a framework / working outline for this essay:
• What are you being asked to do?
• What type of writing does this involve?
• What structure do you expect this will take?
Entry Task – 10 minutes
In a small group (maximum 4 people)
• Discuss the prompt.
• Unpack how you plan to write your essay.
• As a group come up with one or two possible ways to
respond to the prompt.
Be prepared to share with whole class
With a small group
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqQKwJvFGYI
Essential Question: How and Why is the Romantic Period important to the
development of England and the literature of the time?
I. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
A. A Time of Revolution (pp. 755–756)
B. War with France (p. 756)
II. CULTURAL INFLUENCES
A. The Down Side of Industry (pp. 757–758)
III. ROMANTIC LITERATURE
A. The Revolt Against Neoclassicism (pp. 759–760)
B. Romanticism Evolves (pp. 761–762)
C. The Late Romantics (pp. 762–763)
Romanticism – Cornell Notes
Hot Zone
Homework