Modern Witch Hunts (used to be in Dec, then May, now it fit here bc Spring Break is Early) (Wed.-Thurs.)

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   Agenda:

  • Warm-up:  "Benchmark" ; )
  • Word of the Year spotlight: Rage Bait
    • Handouts
    • https://youtu.be/3ykhS9bWZgs?si=frZOOw29l4DHIqBo
  • Discussion of Language Change and Applicability of Witch Hunts
    • https://youtu.be/vVk2GsTPPio
    • May include Beowulf/Old English reference
  • Witch Hunt term in use Videos  (may not have time for/just show quick clips of if actually spending two days on this topic)
    • https://youtu.be/umryHVzZRzY?list=PLt2BvYQpqnoxcLF_SUDGwvQ81lyxkneko
    • https://youtu.be/a0qCcwwj14c
    • https://youtu.be/DLy0jqWhbqU
    • https://youtu.be/1yTaMEpP1ZY
  • Deciding on your word of the decade--4 square project
    • Pick a word + provide an image to represent it
    • Provide a definition and part of speech
    • Justify your choice with at least 3 reasons
    • Explain why you aren't picking witch hunt or why witch hunt is better than another option (depending on your choices)
    • This should be completed by the end of the day on Thursday
  • Warm-up for Thursday: Language change video--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaSxhcns7Y 
  • Continued 4-square workshop

Homework:
  • If you were present, the 4-square will count as your grade          

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