Friday, February 8, 2019

february 8

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Make a prediction: what do you think will happen between Jean Valjean (Mayor Madeleine) and Javert?  Will Javert's appeal be successful?  Will Fantine remain free?  Will Madeleine and Javert make peace or become enemies?  Why?

AGENDA:
1. Journal (please remember to turn yours in)
2. Continue reading

AGREE: on what we will read this weekend and how we will post about it

Thursday, February 7, 2019

february 7

JOURNAL TOPIC:
To paraphrase poet Robert Burns, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. Describe a time you planned something perfectly and it got all messed up anyway.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Reading quiz (to p. 200)
3. Les Mis pp. 200-211

POST:
Describe your first impression/s of Javert.  Is he a paragon of justice or a complete tool?  Or both?  Or neither?  How is he similar or different from the other characters we've read so far?  Explain your answer.  (title: JAVERT)



Wednesday, February 6, 2019

february 6

JOURNAL TOPIC:
The characters we've read in Les Mis have made important decisions that define their lives.  Bishop Digne opens his home and even gives Jean Valjean his silver.  Fantine hooks up, has Cosette, then leaves her with horrible people.

Think about THIS DECISION and ask yourself-- why do people do what they do? 

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Discussion: decisions
3. Our reading this week
4. Continue

POST:
Your notes on today's discussion (title: DECISIONS, DECISIONS)

people can be SO stupid

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

february 5

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Write about whatever's on your mind.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Continue reading Les Mis to p. 199

POST:
Reading notes (title: LES MIS NOTES)

Sunday, February 3, 2019

february 4

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Did it occur to you to read this weekend?  Why do you think this sort of idea comes naturally to some people, and not to others?  What will you have to do in order to support this habit?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Confirm reading schedule for the week
3. Les Mis p. 155 - 177

POST:
Finish the reading and post any questions, notes/observations (title: LES MIS 155-177)

Friday, February 1, 2019

february 1

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Predict Cosette's future.  What do you think will happen to her?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Reading quiz
3. Les Mis schedule

thank you

As often as I say it, I feel like I don't say it often enough: Thank You. Thank you for your effort, your insight, your willingness...