Lit

April 20 Chapters Prologue-8 (50 pages) April 27 Chapters 9-18 (80 pages) May 4 Chapters 19-30 (71 pages) May 11 Chapters 31-45 (80 pages) May 18 Chapters 46-Time-line (75 pages)
 * //The Looking Glass Wars//** //-// 2nd period Tuesdays

April 20 Chapters 1-6 (62 pages) April 27 Chapters 7-12 (58 pages) May 4 Chapters 13-18 (63 pages) May 11 Chapters 19-23 (64 pages) May 18 Chapters 24-31 (66 pages)
 * //Marcello in the Real World//** - 3rd period Tuesdays

April 15 Chapters 1-26 (91 pages) April 22 Chapters 27-52 (91 pages) April 29 Chapters 53-78 (90 pages) May 6 Chapters 79-94 (88 pages) May 13 Chapters 95-100 (37 pages)
 * //Life of Pi//** //-// 2nd period Thursdays

April 15 Chapters 1-5 (39 pages) April 22 Chapters 6-11 (41 pages) April 29 Chapters 12-16 (42 pages) May 6 Chapters 17-21 (44 pages) May 13 Chapters 22-26 (48 pages)
 * //Catcher in the Rye//** //-// 3rd period Thursdays

Guidelines for the scene from the book that you write for a character's point of view. (Due Friday, April 2)
 * Write it in the first person.
 * Pick a scene where you have room to imagine what the character is thinking and feeling.
 * It is okay to have your character notice and describe subtle things that aren't specifically mentioned in the book.

Length:
 * I'm more concerned with how much thought and effort you put into it than how long it ends up being, but if it helps to have some idea of my expectations: It should be between a half a page and two pages typed, BUT if it is short, it BETTER be good.

//Lord of the Flies// Syllabus

March 4 Chapter 1 (25p) Pay attention to the description of the island. Sketch a map or write down quotes that describe it. March 9 Chapter 2&3 (26p) March 11 Chapter 4 (18p) March 16 Chapter 5 (19p) March 18 Chapter 6&7 (29p) March 23 Chapter 8 (21p) March 25 Chapter 9 (10p) March 30 Chapter 10&11 (28p) April 2 Chapter 12 (20p) Choose a scene from the book and write it from one of the characters’ point of view.

• Read each assignment twice. • Come to class with 3 points that you would like to discuss. • We will work on an essay in Writing Basics, so keep track of your discussion ideas so you can use one as your thesis statement. • Keep track of quotes that relate to your discussion points. You will need them for your essay.


 * Remember for Friday**: CRs for think piece/discussion questions AND final title page and table of contents


 * Assignment for Tuesday, February 23**
 * Read "Half Sister" twice
 * Take note of how he uses memories (flashbacks) as a way to show more about the characters. I want you to try this in your writing.
 * Take note of how he describes how the characters are feeling.
 * Greg come to do a Q & A for the last half of each class, so be thinking of questions you have for him.

Final Project for House on Mango Street
 * Assignment for Tuesday, February 9**
 * Read to pages 74-93 twice
 * Write at least one discussion question


 * Assignment for Thursday, February 11**
 * Finish book
 * Complete final project
 * Click here for details on the final project for The House on Mango Street.**


 * Assignment for Tuesday, February 2 or Thursday, February 4**


 * Write a Think Piece or respond to one section of the discussion questions below.
 * Prepare to draw a map of your "realm" (the area near your house that is familiar and important to you). We will draw them in class, but I can give you paper early if you want to get a head start. Preparations could include taking pictures, making sketches, printing out a Google satellite map, etc.


 * Think Piece Guidelines:**
 * 1) Have a clear thesis (a statement of the point you are making).
 * 2) Support your thesis with your ideas and at least one quote from the book (two or three would be better).
 * 3) It should be between 1.5 and 2 pages typed, double-spaced, 12pt font.


 * Discussion questions** - this should also be between 1.5 and 2 pages typed, double-spaced, 12pt font. Pick one of the five sets of questions to answer. That way you can go into depth. Choose a set of questions carefully, so you don't run out of thoughts to express. (These questions are from a handout that Shannon gave me.)

1. Self Definition and Identity
 * What is the personal significance of your name (first, middle and last)?
 * Does your name mean different things to you, your family, and your friends?
 * What are your nicknames? What do your nicknames mean to you and those who call you those names?
 * Besides you name, what defines you--gives you a sense of identity?

2. Friendship, Neighborhood, Home
 * Is living in house your family owns different from living in a house or apartment your family rents? How?
 * Are renters, owners, and homeless people all considered equal citizens in America? Why or why not?

3. Freedom and Entrapment
 * In what areas of your life are you most free to do what you like?
 * In what areas of your life do you have the least freedom?
 * Consider the roles gender, race, religion, education, class, age, and upbringing play in limiting an individual's personal freedom.

4. Growth and Maturity, Sexuality
 * How is growing into a teenage body (physically, mentally, and emotionally) like moving into a new house/apartment?
 * Compare the experiences of moving into a new house/apartment to the experiences of becoming a teenager.

5. Gender Roles and Expectations
 * Should parents/guardians raise their teenage girls in the same way that they raise their teenage boys? Why or why not?
 * What rules should be the same for girls and boys? What should be different?
 * Do you have brothers, sisters, cousins, etc., who are treated differently from you because of gender?

We are going to wait a week on the think piece. For this Tuesday, read through page 73 twice. Prepare for a discussion. Try to visualize the neighborhood. We will draw a map together in class.
 * Assignment for Tuesday, January 26**


 * Assignment for Thursday, January 21** (my birthday!)
 * 1) **Read //The House on Mango Street// through page 38 twice.** That's 16 teeny tiny chapters (also known as vignettes(pronounced: vin yet')).
 * 2) **Pick 3 quotes that you like from any chapter.** Take note of the page they are on because you will write them down in class.
 * 3) **Write a discussion question for "your" chapter.** Bring it to class written at the center of the sheet of paper that I gave you today (Tuesday). You may collaborate with the person doing the same chapter in the other half-group, but you both need to come up with ideas before you share. It would be nice if the question you settle on combines ideas from both of you.

Write a short statement or poem about God.
 * Assignment for Tuesday, January 12**

You guys did a wonderful job with this assignment across the board! **Sohail**, I still need yours, and **William**, I still think you should make yours into a poem.
Read the section in "The Color Purple" by Thursday, January 7.

See your lit group's page for what page to read to for when.

//Durable Goods// - Coles, Emma Ming, Margaret, Parker, Sophia //Fried Green Tomatoes// - Anna, Lizzie, Sydney, Sylvia //The Golden Compass// - Carolyn, Courtney, David, John Michael, Theodore
 * The lit circles that will meet 2nd period are:**

//The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time// - Anders, Jack, Markus, WIlliam, Zach //Ender's Game// - Adam, Alex Lin, Cole, Dylan, Sohail //The Golden Compas// - Alex Liou, Jimmy, Patrick, Priya, Wallis
 * The lit circles that will meet 3rd period are:**


 * For Tuesday, November 10th - Turn in op-eds. Start lit circles.**


 * Read at least two of the op-eds that you received in class on Thursday.
 * For one of them, write "Facts and Opinions" at the top and either highlight or underline at least three facts and three opinions, making it clear which are facts and which are opinions.
 * For a different one, write "Main Point and Supporting Evidence" at the top and highlight or underline the sentence or two sums up the main point (thesis) and at least three different pieces of evidence that support this main point.
 * You will turn these in on Tuesday.