January 28 - February 1

Welcome to the end of January and our mini-unit featuring Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn. We will also be continuing to master the argument essay.

MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up featuring the 13 Virtues from Benjamin Franklin's autobiography. Read from "Paper Tigers". Discussion: "Paper Tigers". Pick up the novel from the library.

Due: Please read and annotate "Paper Tigers" pages 1-6.

Homework: Please read and annotate "Paper Tigers" pages 7-12 and jot down ideas for discussion questions 2-9 at the end. 

Bring Huckleberrry Finn to class with you. 

WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Current event day - read and annotate two opposing viewpoints. Discuss and debate, vote. Outline the majority opinion in a synthesis/ACT-style outline response based on the discussion.

Due: n/a

Homework: Please read and annotate "Paper Tigers" pages 7-12 and jot down ideas for discussion questions 2-9 at the end. 

Bring Huckleberrry Finn to class with you. 

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering Vocab 12, grammar, and "Paper Tigers". "Paper Tigers" discussion. Intro: Huckleberry Finn, raft project.

Due:  Read and annotate "Paper Tigers" pages 7-12 and jot down ideas for discussion questions 2-9 at the end. 

Homework: Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 1 - 3.

Decide who you'll pick for the raft project, and begin working on it. It's due February 12 for B day, and February 13 for A day classes.