If you missed class today, read the handout (left side) on Bel and the Dragon, which pertains to the title of Book 4 in PWB.
We did another practice timed-write paragraph in journals. Time yourself for 7 minutes. Here is the quote:
"What if...the world of white men had never touched the Congo at all?" (324).
TOMORROW you will write a timed paragraph and turn it in for points.
Also DUE TOMORROW, SEPT. 23: your character collage.
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Just in case you missed class today:
TIMED WRITE PRACTICE #1 and #2 Instructions
We did two timed-write paragraphs as practice in our journals.
My expectations for the paragraphs are these: 1) introduce the title of the book and the general context of the book, 2) introduce the specific context of the quote you were given, 3) include the quote, with a "tagline", and 4) explain the significance of the quote (longest part of your paragraph).
You get 10 minutes for the first quote, which is:
""Tata Ndu feels that bringing the Christian word to these people is leading them to corrupt ways" (129).
You get 5 minutes for the second quote, which is:
"Watching your father, I've seen how you can't learn anything when you're trying to look like the smartest person in the room" (229).
If you were gone, do this on your own. We will practice again next week, but there will also be a timed write turned in for a grade.
Have a wonderful weekend as you finish up Book 4 (due Sept 23)! :)
TIMED WRITE PRACTICE #1 and #2 Instructions
We did two timed-write paragraphs as practice in our journals.
My expectations for the paragraphs are these: 1) introduce the title of the book and the general context of the book, 2) introduce the specific context of the quote you were given, 3) include the quote, with a "tagline", and 4) explain the significance of the quote (longest part of your paragraph).
We debriefed, in pairs, after each paragraph.
You get 10 minutes for the first quote, which is:
""Tata Ndu feels that bringing the Christian word to these people is leading them to corrupt ways" (129).
You get 5 minutes for the second quote, which is:
"Watching your father, I've seen how you can't learn anything when you're trying to look like the smartest person in the room" (229).
If you were gone, do this on your own. We will practice again next week, but there will also be a timed write turned in for a grade.
Have a wonderful weekend as you finish up Book 4 (due Sept 23)! :)
Monday, September 8, 2014
Good afternoon!
For those of you returning to this blog, you will notice that some elements have moved to the bottom of the page. They will not be deleted, but, for sake of space and visual sanity, they have been relocated.
Just a quick reminder, that much of our work is done in journals and through discussion in class. If you miss a day, check the blog for journal writes, but also check with a classmate for notes or other in-class activities. If you still have questions, feel free to come ask me.
Handouts from class are always posted here, unless there is a copyright issue.
Final reminder: you should have read over and discussed the syllabus with your parents by TONIGHT. I expect the syllabus acknowledgement forms to be in by tomorrow at the latest (9-9).
Happy reading and I'll see you in class.
Evans
For those of you returning to this blog, you will notice that some elements have moved to the bottom of the page. They will not be deleted, but, for sake of space and visual sanity, they have been relocated.
Just a quick reminder, that much of our work is done in journals and through discussion in class. If you miss a day, check the blog for journal writes, but also check with a classmate for notes or other in-class activities. If you still have questions, feel free to come ask me.
Handouts from class are always posted here, unless there is a copyright issue.
Final reminder: you should have read over and discussed the syllabus with your parents by TONIGHT. I expect the syllabus acknowledgement forms to be in by tomorrow at the latest (9-9).
Happy reading and I'll see you in class.
Evans
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