Week 13 syllabus: November 18 on
WHAT IS THE PEACE THAT GENE MAKES with Finny? How is Leper unable to adopt the separate peace that Gene and Finny somehow create for themselves, in the midst of WWII? And what is the aftermath that eventually breaks that separate peace apart, tearing apart the fragile peace that they had created together? This week we will focus on a few moments within the novel, and also begin working on vocabulary!
MONDAY
Close examination of chapters eight and nine, sharing annotations and discussing a pivotal moment in the novel: Leper’s telegram to Gene, asking for his help. Small group exercise adding to your annotations.
HW: Read chapter ten. If you are already done with this chapter, you are caught up!
TUESDAY
Lecture on chapter 8 and 9, and close textual analysis of chapter ten.
HW: Reading chapter eleven for homework.
WEDNESDAY
Vocabulary day! Have your pencils sharpened, and your dictionary at hand. Today we will embark upon our language study of Knowles novel.
HW: Spend 30 minutes working on the crossword. Read chapters 11 thru 13 in the novel.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
No class for parent teacher conferences.
HW: Spend 30 minutes working on the crossword. Read chapters 11 thru 13 in the novel.