Monday, February 6, 2017

February 6-10

Hello!  Here's what's on the agenda this week:

MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Check in and review Huckleberry Finn so far.  Read Chapter 31 aloud in class.  Read and act out summaries.  Read Chapter the Last.  Discussion about Huckleberry Finn's ending. 

Due: Read Huck Finn 27-29

Homework: Please read "Why Johnny Won't Read" and write your original answers and ideas to the questions at the end of the article.

WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up.  Discuss "Why Johnny Won't Read".  Read Paul Theroux's "Being a Man" as a class and analyze his evidence, examples, and tone.  In groups, make lists either supporting or refuting his thesis.  Present evidence and examples to the class. 

Due: Please read "Why Johnny Won't Read" and write your original answers and ideas to the questions at the end of the article.

Homework: Please read "Putting Down the Gun"and complete the questions at the end.

FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz.  Talk about "Putting Down the Gun".  Read "Just Walk on By" and discuss how the author reveals details about himself and his experiences.  Is this still relevant today?

Due: Please read "Putting Down the Gun"and complete the questions at the end.

Homework: Read "There is No Unmarked Woman" and answer the questions with your own original ideas.

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