English 8:

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE:  Week 13

Note: The last extra credit opportunity is the Poets & Writers reading on this Friday, Nov. 21, starting at 6 pm. Come see Tyler reading his outstanding story "The Rosewood Colonnade."  For more information about Poets & Writers, see the website at http://www.redwoods.edu/departments/english/poets&writers/index.htm


Class 25 

11/18

1) 10 pt. quiz on "Endgame" 
   2) Collect 3 x 5 cards and discuss the play.
  3) Discuss the play
 Homework 1) Read "Everyday Use" on p. 157 by Alice Walker 
2) Read the poetry section on The Beat Generation on pp. 667-687.

Class 26

11/20

1) Group 2 will present on Alice Walker's story "Everyday Use."

2) Group 3 will provide a story for Class 27 (Tuesday).

3) Discuss the Beat Poets selections.

Homework 1) Read "Race and Gender on the American Stage" on pp. 1992-1996.
2) Read "Poverties" and Shadow of a Man on p. 2017-2018 and then read Cherrie Moraga's play "Shadow of a Man" on p. 2019.

Note:   The above assignments and deadlines are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

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