ENGLISH 12
1. Pass out R.E.S.P.O.N.S.E. directions sheet....go over how to use it and how to "pick" a letter for a response...
2. "A&P" by John Updike
a. begin by talking about 'perceptions' and how we make them
b. begin reading story together...
c. finish story on own...
d. please write a half page (minimum) reaction from the RESPONSE rubric!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. "Beowulf"
a. go over section 2 in groups, paying special attention to Beowulf's arrogance, the details of the setting, and Beowulf's superhuman qualities....
b. go over these together as a class!
c. notes on "cultural hero" and what we can learn from "Beowulf" and how it translates into our modern world...
d. There will be a quiz on Thursday...the quiz will cover:
The history and background
The fight with Grendel
The fight with the mother
Cultural Hero notes/examples
**If you were out due to the yearbook ad drive and have questions, please see me**
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