Wednesday 6/1/11

IN CLASS:
Today all classes had work time. Students could choose to use this time for gathering DQs for their upcoming mini-essay covering how the protagonist in their book changes from beginning to end. They could choose to finish any reading they haven't yet done, or they could work on their critical response that should have been completed during class. Here is the prompt for the assignment:

Answer the following question for your book using at least 2 DQs. Your first sentence should include the title and author of the book as well as your answer. The rest if for DQs and explanations to back up your answer:

• In your book, what is the catalyst that initiates a change in the protagonist? This could be an event, another character, a situation, or realization.

During the class, I met with students individually to go over their critical response, offer suggestions, and make sure they are prepared for the writing assignment on Friday. Grades for critical response are in the grade book, but students are welcome to rewrite using the suggestions we discussed today for a higher grade.

8th Hour Only:
Today 8th Hour watched a video on the bombing of the 16th Street Church in Birmingham, Alabama in September of 1963. This historical event features prominently at the end of The Watsons Go To Birmingham--1963. Click here to watch the video.