Wednesday, September 21, 2016

september 21

JOURNAL TOPIC: ["Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett; "Strength, Courage & Wisdom" by India Arie]

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden observed, "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."  Briefly describe your character and your reputation.  What differences do you see between the two?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Discuss vocab
3. Resume: G.P.A. / Class Rank & Position / Skill Formats
4. Characterization (indirect v. direct, static v. dynamic)
5. Plot
6. Begin "The Pedestrian"

[*Post first impression of the story to your blog.]

HW:
1. 10 min. min. on vocab
2. Add G.P.A. / Class Rank to your resume and format entries
3. Read 20-30 minutes in your literature analysis book and post to your blog about it with at least one observation about theme, tone, plot, diction, syntax, or characterization
4. Update your Time Investment Portfolio

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