May Calendar
Deadlines and Due dates
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Blogpost #2: Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful so far? What kind of language does the writer use? Give three examples from the text to support your analysis. Completed by Monday, May 19 Jenemann's class - Tuesday, May 20 |
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Global Awareness Day
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Where are you on your stamped essay? I need to read and review asap! Deadline-SOON or May 30th. However you see it! |
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Blogpost #3: What are the thesis and main points of your book so far? What points did you find most effective. Give examples from the text. Do you agree with the author's arguments and conclusions? What questions would you ask the author if you ever had the opportunity to meet him/her? Completed by Friday, May 23 |
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If I haven't seen an essay from you, you are slacking! Get busy! Deadline this Friday!!! |
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Blogpost #4: What is your overall response to the book? Did you find it interesting, moving, dull? Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not? Which book did you prefer: your first choice or this one? Completed by Wednesday, May 28 |
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Written response and small group discussion/ presentation on Thursday, May 29 Part I) Response: What did you learn from your book? Part II) Bring in/Mark four specific passages that struck you as significant—or interesting, profound, amusing, illuminating, disturbing, and sad. Make sure your passages are representative of the entire book (bring in passages from beginning, middle, and end) Be prepared to discuss with a small group what was memorable for you about these passages. |
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Creative Presentation of Book on Friday, May 30 Bring in something symbolic of your book (food, object, etc.) to share with the rest of the class. Be prepared to clearly connect your symbol to the book that you read. Deadline: Stamped Paper Due |