october 16-19

You've begun a learner's revolution.  Hugo would be so stoked.  Remember from our conversation on Monday-- this isn't going to be easy, but it will be rewarding.  Each day, follow the formula:

• Write in your journal (topics below)
• Read the book you brought
• As you read, stop to look up words you don't know and/or consider the author's ideas
• Create a blog post for each reading session where you can respond to ideas, define words you didn't know, and ask questions for us to consider next week (title: THOUGHTS ON TODAY'S READING)
• Leave yourself 10 minutes or so at the end of each period to summarize your thoughts and edit
• By Friday, be sure that you have posted questions for each tale you read
• Work on your literature analysis questions

JOURNAL TOPICS:

(Tuesday)

Sophocles once wrote, "I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating." What is your philosophy on this point?

(Wednesday)

Now that we know football causes all sorts of brain injuries and other medical problems, why do we still let fine young people play this stupid sport?  ( I can only imagine the conversation when some of you read this one-- remember to write your ideas down! :)

(Thursday)

Describe your favorite memory of a meal.  Was it with family?  On a date?  At a fancy restaurant?  At home?  What made it special?  Was it the taste?  The company?  The emotions you felt?

(Friday)

Reflect on the week.  How did you do with the reading?  As you think back, what makes you the most proud about your performance?  Why?