LAST WEEK: We began by reading about an historic--and now forgotten--icon from the era of Japanese-American internment: the four freedoms flag. In addition to this historic background to the summer novel, we spent some time studying the language of When the Emperor Was Divine via a crossword.

Monday

Quiz on the summer reading. A very straight-forward, multiple choice quiz. For what it's worth, it is open book. After the quiz, we will finish reviewing the course expectations and briefly discuss the academic integrity policy delineated in the Student Guidebook.
HW: The four freedoms are: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from fear, and freedom from want. Of the main characters--father, mother, sister, and son--which is most important to each, and why? Provide evidence for your responses via a diagram. The mind-map note sheet can be 8.5"x11", and one sided. It should be handwritten.

Tuesday

Discussion on the four freedoms. I'll start class by reviewing our practices for discussion. We will start our discussion of this question.
Hw: Revisit your notes from yesterday's homework, adding to them as needed. As with yesterday, prepare for discussion with a note sheet that is 8.5"x11" and includes handwritten examples. You should aim for the least obvious, most interesting answer(s).

Wednesday

Continuing our discussion of freedom in the novel.
HW: 6th period only: finish writing your post-discussion reflection to be turned in tomorrow.

Thursday

Briefly discussing character development in the novel in relation. We will begin brainstorming for our first real essay, an expository narrative: "The Fifth Freedom essay." We will watch an 18 minute narrative by Sulu of Star Trek fame as an example of combining a narrative (storytelling) with exposition (explaining what information means).
HW: Continue brainstorming for the essay. Meeting in library tomorrow.

Friday

In our library for orientation. This is a wonderful library, with great faculty and staff who are skilled at both de-stressing and providing assistance to New Trier students. Take careful note of what Mr. Stu shares with you today, and you will be rewarded.
HW: Narrative/expository essay on "the fifth freedom" is due Monday. Objective essay on summer reading novel will be in class on Wednesday. As a point of clarification, the essay is to be 1-2 pages long, and should both tell a story and explain what the story means. Several students have asked me if the essay should include a personal story, or a third-person story. My answer is that it could tell either, so long as it is a story that illustrates what one, specific freedom is important to you.