This week, we'll wrap up Huckleberry Finn, our second novel of the year. Before we dive into our next book, we'll take two weeks to read shorter articles and passages (past and present) about gender, which should make for some interesting debate and discussion in class. This short unit will end with a debate about whether or not women should be required to register for the draft as all 18 year old males do. I'm looking forward to it!
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Huckleberry Finn check in and wrap-up/summary. Read Chapter 32 through "Chapter the Last" in class and discuss the ending. Read arguments for and against including Huckleberry Finn in the high school curriculum and assess each article: what appeals does each one make (logos, ethos, pathos), what kinds of examples do they use? Which is the better argument and which do you personally agree with?
Due: Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 19-22, pages 118-146.
Homework: Answer the questions from the two Huckleberry Finn articles for Thursday/Friday.
WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd only) Discussion about the gender pay gap and possible reasons for it, view statistics. Read blog entry from a young professional about what she wishes she'd known about negotiating her salary (beneficial for everyone in class, not just the girls). Speaking and listening: Small group activity - improve the blogger's suggestions for phrases that could be used during a conversation with a potential employer that are respectful and helpful in negotiations of salary, terms, etc. when accepting a position. Whole class discussion.
Extension: If you have time, click here for a challenging and informative video from the Stanford Business School about negotiation. I learn something new every time I watch the lecture.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar/Huckleberry Finn quiz. Intro to gender unit, read "Being a Man" essay by Paul Theroux and discuss. Small group activity: is it harder to be a man or a woman in today's society? Groups come up with a list of examples/evidence to support their position.
Due: Huckleberry Finn Argument Questions.
Homework: Read the essay "Why Johnny Won't Read" and answer the questions at the end for next class. Be prepared to discuss your personal experiences and opinions about the authors' viewpoints.
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