Friday, February 13, 2009

Class Calendar: February 23rd to March 3rd

Note: It is always the case that calendars may be subject to change, but I should warn you that it's especially the case the week following a vacation, as I do my best to plan ahead and predict the future.

Monday, February 23rd (F)

• Due: Honors students have the first Watchmen post due at 11.59p. Have a great break!
• Class: Introduction to The Martian Chronicles; imagining first encounters.

Tuesday, February 24th (S)
• Due: Start reading The Martian Chronicles. Bring Watchmen to class.
• Class: Discussion of Watchmen; tying up loose ends.

Wednesday, February 25th (U)
• Due: Read The Martian Chronicles through “The Third Expedition” (p. 48), taking notes on study questions as you go.
• Class: Discussion of the first three expeditions, led by partners.

Thursday, February 26th (M)
• Due: Keep reading!
• Class: Introduction to honors teaching assignment. Writing workshop: revising for conciseness.

Friday, February 27th (T)
• Due: Read The Martian Chronicles through “Interim” (p. 88), taking notes on questions.
• Class: Discussion of the reading.

Monday, March 2nd (W)
• Class does not meet.

Tuesday, March 3rd (H)
• Due: Honors students have the second Watchmen post due before class.
• Class: Comparing styles: Wells and Bradbury.

Note: We’ll be reading The Martian Chronicles through “The Martian” (p. 131) for Wednesday, and finishing the book for Friday.

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