Classwork
- (Recover graded work from bin by the windows)
- Do Now: Vocabtest.com, Junior Unit 2: Quiz A
- Then: Argument Writing Workshop, "A true war story..." (40 minute writing assignment using evidence from all stories and sources given in class to-date. See older posts if necessary.)
- After: Reminder to complete Poll and assign next reading
Homework
- Read: "Enemies," "Friends," "How to Tell a True War Story," and "The Dentist" (pp. 62-88)
- While Reading: Keep a running list of 'things' the soldiers carried on the card provided in class
- Continue independent reading (make sure to sign-up at the top of this page)
- If you missed the Empower3000 Level Set, please make arrangements to make-up at lunch, before or after school
Thursday, August 16
Classwork
- Do Now: Journal entry thinking about the differences between 'memoir' and 'fiction'
- Then: Discuss the 8 stories read so far in groups. Each group will determine who the main character is in each story. Then, determine who the major characters are in the book so far.
- After: Short discussion about how O'Brien's writing reflects the 'surreal nature of war.' What kinds of truths can surrealism reveal that non-fiction cannot?
- Read: Ernest Hemingway's Soldier's Home (hard copy provided in class. Click here for web version)
Homework
- Study vocabtest.com, Junior Unit 2 for Quiz B on Monday
- Bring several topic ideas to class for your next argumentative essay (must be related to American War Literature)
- Read: "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong" (pp. 89-116)
