Monday:
1. Read "A Pure, High, Note of Anguish" by Barbara Kingsolver. I'll hand out paper copy, but online version is here:http://www.commondreams.org/views01/0923-03.htm. Annotate by underlining phrases which you agree or disagree with AND write thoughts in margins answering this question:
What is Kingsolver's point here? Do you agree with it?
This video may provide context to the dancing children reference in the essay. It was taken from a news clip on the day the Towers fell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrM0dAFsZ8k
Due Tuesday.
2. As discussed in class, take your "I am From" poem and do the following:circle all the verbs; underline all the abstract nouns. Consider revising those words to enhance your voice. ALSO, consider adding a line to your poem which exposes something about your life. Revised poem due Wednesday.
Tuesday: Revise your "I am From" poem. Due block day.
Wednesday: Finish journal #1. Due Friday.
Friday: Read first 20 pages in memoir or biography. Please note the following, either on a sticky note directly in your book or on a piece of paper:
- Why did the writer start his/her story here? Is it effective?
- Note any unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Are there any specific images, phrases or situation that seem relevant to the story so far? Note them and then look for repetitions as you continue reading?
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