Class Notes: Oct. 26, 2009

B-block

AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Chapter summaries
3. Discussion of 'double life' and the conflict of individual vs. community expectations. How does one make moral decisions in this book - by the expectations of the community or by his own conscience?
4. Assignment of chapters for Figurative Language in-class project (tomorrow).

HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapters 15 & 16.
2. Complete Focus Questions

C-block (Honors)

AGENDA :
1. Journal: How do you define fear? What are you most afraid of and why?
2. Discussion of "The Autobiographical Tradition." To what literary lineage does Wright owe his writing? How does the struggle with the legacy of slavery and race relations affect writers, including Wright? To which African-American writers does Wright owe a great debt? Who is reflected in his work (whether he is in agreement with or arguing against their position)?
3. Chapter summaries: 8 and 9
4. Begin reading chapter 10, pointing out important passages.

HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapters 10 & 11.
2. Complete Focus Questions for chapters 10 & 11.