Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Reading and Discussing Language

· Vocabulary Unit 7: Worksheet Parts 1-2 reviewed in class

· Bedford Handbook reading: Appropriate Language Chapter 17 (p. 212-226): We had a lively discussion about jargon, euphemisms, and sexist language and did exercises 17-1, 17-2, and 17-3. Americans have euphemisms for things we are uncomfortable with, like death, sex, and other bodily functions.

· Argument topic sheets due Wednesday

· Homework: Bedford Handbook readings: Argument

o Monday: Chapter 47

o Tuesday: Chapter 47 & Write out questions #1-10 on p. 516

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