English 8:

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE:  Week 2


Class 3

9/2

1) Quiz on "Paul's Mistress"
  2) Share Journal 2
    3) Review various points of view; also discuss setting
4) Look again at "Happy Endings" and "Paul's Mistress" and compare their narrative perspectives, use of setting, subjectivity/objectivity, etc.
 Homework  1) Read "Gender and Point of View" and "Secrets, Sexuality, and Interpretation" on pp. 124-125 (UL).
2) Read "I Stand Here Ironing" p. 198 (UL).
3) Journal 3: Choose two of the three topics for Critical Thinking on p. 204 (UL) and answer these questions (see Syllabus for journal guidelines).
 Class 4

9/4

1) Turn in Journal 3
2) Library Tour: Meet in the foyer of the library.
 Homework  1) Start Peace Like a River (Book of the Year).  There will be a quiz on the first 100 pages of this book at the start of class 6.  
2) For discussion on Monday: write up at least one question about "I Stand Here Ironing" and two questions about Peace Like a River on a 3 x 5 card and bring to class.
3) Bring both your UL text and Peace Like a River to class on Monday for our discussion.  

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

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