English 12
The Catcher in the Rye
1. Notes (background, themes).
2. Read Chapter 1 and 2 in class, discuss (while you're reading, make note of page numbers where you identify themes, motifs, symbols, characterization).
3. Homework: Read Chapter 3 and make notes (be ready to discuss tomorrow).
English 11 (Block 2)
Lord of the Flies
1. Assignments handed back (ask for clarification of feedback, if necessary).
2. Chapter 2 Quiz.
5. Chapter 2 Response Question (as a class):
Describe the significance of the following quotation:
"We'll have rules! he cried excitedly. "Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks 'em---" (p. 32).
3. Homework: Read Chapter 3 (be prepared to discuss), Study for Chapter 3 quiz. (Fix your Chapter 1 Response if it's missing things we covered in today's example.)
English 11 (Block 4)
A Separate Peace
1. Assignments handed back (ask for clarification of feedback, if necessary).
2. Homework check: Chapter 2 Response paragraph; class example.
3. Read Chapter 3.
4. Chapter 3 Response question: What is "the real America" according to Gene?
*Tomorrow: Quiz on p. 33-40, homework check: Chapter 3 response (be prepared to discuss).*