Monday, September 16

Watching two scenes from the film version of This Boy's Life, Jack heading to Concrete to stay with Dwight, and the fight scene between Jack and Arthur. HW: Read Work on college essay. Draft due in two weeks.

Tuesday, September 17

Writer's Notebook entry: If Jack Wolff were a sea-creature, what would he be? Today we will finish discussing "Citizenship in the School," and will also discuss, "The Summer Wind" from Short Takes. HW: Read "The Lie" by Kurt Vonnegut. Here's a link.

Wednesday, September 18

Writer's Notebook entry: Write about a place that has (shared) importance. Today we will discuss "Amen!" as well as "The Lie." by Vonnegut. HW: Read the introduction to Inventing the Truth by Zinsser.

Thursday, September 19

Finishing our discussion of "The Bridge," reviewing the stylistic notes on Summer and Bridge on our essay board. Selecting a memoir to read independently. HW: Work on your college essay.

Friday, September 20

Meeting in computer lab 224 for work on college essay. HW: Reminder, no class on Monday.