May 7 - 11

We'll begin A Raisin in the Sun this week! I'm excited to see the class read and perform this modern and lively play by Lorraine Hansberry. We'll continue working on the Sustainable Food essays as well.

MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. View sample outlines, discuss essay progress. Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun. Pick up the books from the library, begin reading and acting out the play.

Due: Full, detailed outline of Food policy essay due to Turnitin.com by Sunday, May 6th at 10:00 p.m., including the placement of the 3 required sources.

Homework: Finish reading A Raisin in the Sun, Act I, Scene I. Here is a link in case you missed today due to APs, (you will need to download the pdf). Please pick up a copy from the library when you can.

 

WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Current event day - read and annotate two opposing viewpoints. Discuss and debate, vote. Outline the majority opinion in a synthesis/ACT-style outline response based on the discussion.

Due: n/a

Homework: (Same as Monday.)

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Read and act out Act I, Scene II of A Raisin in the Sun. Go to library and work on rough draft of Food Policy essay. 

Due: n/a

Homework:  Please finish typing a full rough draft of the Sustainable Foods essay, (your outline written out into sentences). Please make sure your draft is accessible electronically for next week.