Checking in homework, study guide to “The Machine Stops.”
Reading and annotating a New Yorker essay by Oliver Sacks, “The Machine Stops.” What argument is Sacks making about technology?
Writing a discussion response in Canvas using direct and indirect evidence.
Reviewing results from the STAR reading test, and how to interpret that data.
HW: Read through other classmate’s responses. What did they capture that you missed? What did you add to the conversation that they missed?

Read and annotate Brautigan’s poem, “All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace.” We will do that by reading it aloud three times, first just to listen to, second time to take notes on what you notice, and the third time to look for patterns.
What argument does Brautigan make about technology? In class discussion (NOT Great Books method). Add to your annotations.
HW: Post your answer to the discussion thread in Canvas on the poem. After posting, read other scholars’ responses.

In the first half of class, watching selections from Charlie Chaplain’s epic quasi-silent film, Modern Times. We will start by reading an introduction to the film, written by Roger Ebert.
In the second half of class, watching selection of the film Wall-E.
Reading a poem, “Poem 114: Machines” by Michael Donaghy.
Then, wordplay! In small groups, working on the crossword.
HW: Finish your annotations and the Q&A on “The Machine Stops” for class on Tuesday.