Class Notes: Sept. 29, 2009

B-block

AGENDA :
1. Journal: Respond to the following statement: From a certain point of view, our real enemy -- the true troublemaker -- is inside.
2. Discuss journal responses. Question: How and in what circumstances are we our own worst enemies?
3. Universality of childhood experiences in Chapter 1. Discussion in response to the following: How many of you have a brother or sister that drives you crazy? How many of you have ever done something on a dare? Do you have neighbors or friends who always stick their noses in your business? How many of you would describe your families as "just plain weird"?
4. Assign chapter summaries
5. Chapter 1 discussion. Focus on: Lee sets up many of the important themes in the book through the lens of and interactions between Scout, Jem, and Dill. Themes such as injustice, normalcy and difference, desire to know the truth.
6. Introduction to character project and discussion of Dill, Jem, and Scout.
7. Review of chapter 1 vocabulary. Vocabulary quiz will be on Thursday, October 8.

HOMEWORK : 1. Finish reading on the Depression.
2. Complete handout about Depression.