Tuesday September 15

In Class

Honors--discussed theme and meaning in "The Computer Date." I enjoyed our discussion
about the story. You did a nice job of starting with a premise (thanks, Harry) and
moving through the story for concrete evidence to support it.

A, C, and G (honors)
--handed out reading on theme. Read the chapter on theme. Our goal
in understanding theme is to move from a topic to an actual statement. Use the
suggestions from the reading to help determine theme. Consider the 6 principles
the reading suggests in forming a statement of theme.

-- continued Rainman. We have been looking at character motivation and change, as well
the film makers' use of symbol (think silver bullet) and detail to show meaning. We will apply our understanding of theme to story ("The Computer Date") and to the film. Remember we
are looking for the human truth offered by the story.

DUE NOW and HOMEWORK
--By now, you should have shown me vocab lesson 17 for credit. You have only 24 hours to get late 1/2 credit for the assignment. We will review the words at the end of the week or the beginning of next week. NO QUIZ this Friday. We will postpone it until next week.

--All revised library reviews must be posted or handed in hard copy (only if you book is not in the library collection) by 3:30 on WEDNESDAY!

--For Friday, write a statement of theme for "The Computer Date" applying the principles from the reading on theme. Your statement should be 1-3 sentences in length. Write on your copy of the short story.

Upcoming
--We will begin reading our next books this weekend.
Honors: Dreaming in Cuban pages 3-34 with study guide questions due Monday
Regulars: The House on Mango Street 3-26 for Monday with study questions

ALL--study guide questions will be posted on Moodle.
Reminder: As with all of our readings, I expect that you are ACTIVELY reading.
Warning: YOU MUST BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS EACH DAY OR RISK BEING PENALIZED FOR NOT BEING PREPARED.