In-Class Today: 3/13 & 3/16

English 11-2 B/D Days, Block 1
English 11-3 B/D Days, Block 3
English 11-1 A/C Days, Block 3

The following activities took place in class today:

1) Writing Journal Prompt 3: A Blooming Pear Tree—Read the following passage from Zora Neale Hurston’s novel Their Eyes Were Watching God: “Oh, to be a pear tree – any tree in bloom! With kissing bees singing of the beginning of the world! She was sixteen. She had glossy leaves and bursting buds and she wanted to struggle with life but it seemed to elude her. Where were the singing bees for her? . . . Looking, waiting, breathing short with impatience. Waiting for the world to be made.” Hurston compares the girl to a blooming pear tree, impatient and bursting with life. What metaphor from nature do you think best describes you? Write a short paragraph likening yourself to whatever animal, plant, landscape, or weather that most reminds you of yourself.

2) Brian's Song, pages 20-52performed in class. Students once again reviewed preceding events from last class work using a timeline graphic organizer. Question 4 from the Brian's Song Student Guide was answered in class.

3) The portion of the 1971 movie version of the teleplay already covered in class was viewed.

Homework due next class:

1) Complete reading the next 30 pages of your Independent Reading and write Reading Journal Entry 3.

Remember, it is YOUR responsibility to see the teacher PRIOR to Advisement and arrange for a pass when you need assistance with any home/classwork.

Read Up and Write On!