Unfortunately, I have been pulled into a meeting on Tuesday morning and will miss class that day. I've scheduled several other items that need to be completed by the end of February on that day, and will be back with your latest round of graded essays on Thursday.
TUESDAY: First 15 minutes of class: scheduling presentation from the counseling office with form for next year's classes. AP exam sign-up information presentation by Ms. Hafer with forms and deadlines. Healthy kids survey on Chromebooks. Journal warm-up. Remaining time in class to read Huckleberry Finn and work on raft assignment.
Click here for the link to the Healthy Survey.
Due: Please read Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 1 - 7.
Homework: Please read Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 8 - 11 and Chapter 15.
Work on the raft assignment, which is due on Thursday, February 14.
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocabulary Quiz. Receive argument essays back, with samples. Go over Huckleberry Finn reading, characters, scenes, prose. Read the first part of Chapter 16, where Huck wrestles with his conscience about whether or not to turn Jim in as a runaway slave. Group activity: the year 2319.
Due: Please read Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 8 - 11 and Chapter 15.
Homework for Tuesday, February 12: Please read the following two articles about controversial topics at college and trigger warnings. Note the speakers in both cases, and come with your own opinions about whether or not trigger warnings should be given before teachers assign books and speakers come to colleges. We'll discuss and then use this as a basis for a group activity on Tuesday.
The Coddling of the American Mind
An Open Letter to Jerry Seinfeld from a Politically Correct College Student
Homework for Thursday, February 14:
Huckleberry Finn raft assignment
Enjoy the three-day holiday for President Lincoln's birthday!
I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
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