Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Class Notes: Monday, November 1, 2010

B-block (9)

AGENDA
:

1. Journal: Why does it snow? Why do we have earthquakes? Why do leaves turn brown? Write a far-fetched, creative explanation of any natural phenomenon (like the ones above.) For example, you could explain how rain is the result of the sun sweating from its excessive heat.
2.Hand back various assignments.
3. Introduction to trial procedure. Discussion of 1st two witnesses in the trial: Heck Tate & Bob Ewell.
3. Fill out Trial Tracking worksheet.

HOMEWORK: Read chapters 18 & 19


E-block (9H)

AGENDA :

1. Thesis exercise (Part II)
2. Discussion of end of Part I of Black Boy: 1. Shorty 2. parallel of Richard's behavior in fight with Harrison 3. p. 233 connection to "Little Things are Big" 4. What is Richard's realization while reading Mencken? (words can be a weapon) 5. p. 250: What is Richard's "new hunger"? 5. What does Richard realize about lying? (it's necessary for him; it's protection/safety) 6. Richard not being able to have access to full human experience (of emotions, perspectives, etc.) This is the deepest injustice he feels he faces. Connected to need to lie because he needs protection since he is in a constant state of fear. Living in a constant state of fear means you cannot experience life fully.

HOMEWORK: 1. Written assignment: "What's next???" 2. Thesis exercise Part III

G-block (Writing Lab)

AGENDA :

1. Review song analysis related to theme - groups present their theme statements
2. Collect homework - choose a film and go through steps of theme analysis

HOMEWORK: 1. Vocab unit 3 AND units 1-3 review 2. Read "The Yellow Wallpaper"

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