The first part of this post will be for period one.
I want each of you to write a half page response the "Flowers for Algernon" in the literature section of your language arts notebook. Then write down a couple of questions that you had after completing the reading.
You should also consider the following prompts.
1) Was it ethical to use Charlie for the experiment? Explain.
2) Is Charlie a hero? Explain.
3) Explain the function of Algernon in the story.
4) Compare the story "Harrison Bergeron" to the story "Flowers for Algernon".
If you are missing class tomorrow, you should also write responses to those four questions in the lit section of your LA notebook. If you will be in class, you do not need to write responses to the four prompts.
If you are missing class tomorrow due to the band expedition, be sure to stop by the room sometime during the day to see if there is something you need to pick up. Depending on how far we get in class, there might be an article or two for you to actively read tomorrow night.
The rest of the blog is for everyone.
The questions listed above should be thought about prior to walking into room 110 tomorrow. They will be a significant part of our study tomorrow.
Everyone should be sure to bring his or her nonfiction book with him/her tomorrow.
There will be a two sentence notebook quiz over concise/precise/vivid/clear language tomorrow. Be sure you know what to look for.
I mentioned another timed writing coming soon. It has to do with "Flowers for Algernon" and Darius Sohrab was eerily close to discussing it in class today. However, since period one is not as far as periods five and six, I'll be holding off for another 24 hours or so. Stay posted to see what's coming when.
Last week I issued a word play challenge. I had a couple takers. Without a doubt, the most courageous individuals were Peter Rutkowski and Isabella Gianesi and Baker Nasser and Vishal Patel.
Peter and Isabella impressed with the following submissions:
Pommunist-a government ruler who forces all citizens to become cheerleaders
Chipocryte-one who gets mad at you for polishing off the Doritos after he polished off a whole can of Pringles
Omulet-a good luck charm made of scrambled eggs on a necklace
Baker and Vishal worked together to come up with
Lictionary-candy that, when licked, reveals the defintion of a word
Chort-a quick and easy chore
Some funny ones there. Thanks for trying it out. Archer card signatures are on your way. (Remind me tomorrow).
See you all tomorrow.
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