May 7 - 11

We'll begin A Raisin in the Sun this week! I'm excited to see the class read and perform this modern and lively play by Lorraine Hansberry. We'll continue working on the Food Policy essays as well.

MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. View sample outlines, discuss essay progress. Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun. Pick up the books from the library, begin reading and acting out the play.

Due: Full, detailed outline of Food policy essay due to Turnitin.com by Sunday, May 6th at 10:00 p.m., including the 3 required sources.

Homework: Finish reading A Raisin in the Sun, Act I, Scene I. Here is a link in case you missed today due to APs (it is best to download it after viewing it).  Please pick up a copy from the library when you can.

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: (Same as Monday.)

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Read and act out Act I, Scene II of A Raisin in the Sun. Go to library and work on rough drafts of Food Policy essay. 

Due: n/a

Homework: Upload a full rough draft of the Food Policy essay to Turnitin.com by Sunday, May 13 at 10:00 p.m. for completion credit. (Note: this is not the final draft, it will probably be rough.)