We talked about the evolution of language - how terms used to take a great deal of time to shift in meaning, and move through small groups and into the greater population - as opposed to this moment in time, when an algorithm can be tweaked, and suddenly a word is not longer publishable in an app used by billions - we discussed why this happens, how it might impact language and expression, how some get around language rules, and what sort of folks are best at skirting rules.
Students did a second comma worksheet
We discussed the questions from "The Veldt"
Students received several handouts, but we only did the first section of the one on "I" statements.
Homework: Write a theme statement for "The Veldt"
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