WE HAVE FINISHED reading The Awakening. Also, students should have started selecting American novels to potentially read for their research project.

Monday

Short reading quiz on the novella's end. Watching the Kelly McGillis production of Grand Isle.
HW: Finish reading the first chapter of The Problem with No Name from our supplementary readings packet. Have that read by Wednesday.

Tuesday

Looking at two short video clips, both featuring Kristina Hendricks, the actress who plays Joan on the A&E series Madmen. Brief review of the google spreadsheet and what we'll do with it in the library on Friday. Time permitting, we will watch a few more minutes of the film Grand Isle.
HW: Remember to finish the reading from "Problem with No Name" for class tomorrow. I will also collect your books tomorrow to check annotations.

Wednesday

Collecting books. Watching the Kelly McGillis production of Grand Isle. Picking up at the moment with Robert Lebrun leaves for Mexico.
HW: Reading the "Truth About Beauty" from the supplemental reading. What do you see within the article that relates to Edna Pontillier?

Thursday

Small group discussion and lecture.
HW: Reading Judith Sargent Murray's "On the Equality of the Sexes." As before...how does this article relate to Edna?

Friday

Meeting in the library to meet with Mr. Garneau (researching your author and reviews of your top three novels).
HW: Have a good break. You should go ahead and purchase a paperback copy of your novel. Please take advantage of discount book resellers--Half Price Books, Market Fresh Books--other used booksellers. You will want the copy in hand when we return from break.