Discussed the conclusion of the story. Was it successful or not and why. Highlighted the meeting between Zoe and her mother and the manner of Simon's passing.
Went over the directions for the essay. Planning page or fist draft should be prepared for tomorrow. Essay will be written in class.
Essay: Choose 1 of the following (either A or B) (40 pts.):
A) Choose one of the following and write a well constructed essay including an introduction and conclusion. The essay should focus on the theme and details of the story and connections you can make to your personal experience. (Explain the meaning of the sentence in your own words in the introduction.)
• Sometimes there is a time for death.
• It is a crime against nature to deny change
• Sometimes when things won’t change you have to force them.
• Death’s partner was silence.
B) Write an essay describing the evolution of Zoë and Simon’s relationship using specific events from the story. The essay should include discussion of their individual stories and the theme which brings them together.
11R
Discussed chapter 14 (Little Tree, "big city men," and Granma's fish) in terms of how humor was used. Book quiz tomorrow. Read chapters 15 and 16. Chapter 17 for Monday.
English Lit
Essays were handed back. Students are encouraged to see me to conference on improvements.
Discussed the difference between the two translations of SGATGK. Read the passage from last night's HW aloud and discussed.
HW: Read next passage. As I will be out tomorrow, students will continue reading in class, or may work on essay rewrites.
