Unit 2 - Lesson 4 |
Monday, October 13th
Today's Goal:
Agenda:
1. Line interviews
2. Practice persuasive speaking by debating the merits of Apple and U2’s deal to distribute the new U2 album for free with the new iPhone operating system
3. Story mapping chapter 3 of Goon Squad
Today's Goal:
Agenda:
1. Line interviews
2. Practice persuasive speaking by debating the merits of Apple and U2’s deal to distribute the new U2 album for free with the new iPhone operating system
3. Story mapping chapter 3 of Goon Squad
Activity #1 - Line Interviews
1. Stand up and form 2 lines, facing each other.
2. Remember, this is good for your memory!
1. Stand up and form 2 lines, facing each other.
2. Remember, this is good for your memory!
Activity #2 - U2 Debate
1. Discuss: "All press is good press" - do you agree? (5 min)
2. View the following brief video of Bono and U2 discussing why they released their new album on iTunes
3. Read the article about U2 and their release on iTunes. What do you think about it? (10 min)
4. With your group, discuss your articles (10 minutes)
5. Prepare your side of the debate:
a. YES, all press is good press, and, despite the complaints of some, overall this free release was a good move for U2.
b. NO, this was a PR disaster and U2's reputation has been damaged
6. Pair up with a friend from the opposite team and discuss!
7. If you would like to read the other articles on this topic, here they are:
4. With your group, discuss your articles (10 minutes)
5. Prepare your side of the debate:
a. YES, all press is good press, and, despite the complaints of some, overall this free release was a good move for U2.
b. NO, this was a PR disaster and U2's reputation has been damaged
6. Pair up with a friend from the opposite team and discuss!
7. If you would like to read the other articles on this topic, here they are:
Activity #3 - Story Mapping
1. In groups, you will create a poster to outline chapter 2. Be sure to include of vocabulary, grammar, or other questions you might have about the chapter.
2. Compare your poster with the other group and answer each other's questions.