Monday, May 4, 2009

Class Calendar: May 4th to May 18th

Note: I've adjusted the schedule for the week of May 11th to better accommodate the AP exams. See changes in yellow.

Monday, May 4th (S)
• Due: Finish reading Clockwork and post to blog.
• Class: Discussion on the science in science fiction.

Tuesday, May 5th (U)
• Due: Rough outline or draft of short story literary analysis paper.
• Class: Peer review of outlines; discussion of Clockwork; sign up for science topics.

Wednesday, May 6th (M)
• Due: Work on short story paper.
• Class: Work on annotated bibliography in Room 322.

Thursday, May 7th (T)
• Due: Short story paper. If you’re taking a late day, I need it on Friday.
• Class: Work on annotated bibliography in Room 322.

Friday, May 8th (W)
• Class does not meet.

Monday, May 11th (H)
• Due: Read Dune to p. 105 with sticky note annotations: at least 5 per 100 pages of reading, spread throughout, with meaningful reflections, questions, connections, etc.
• Class: Discussion of Dune: first reactions, who’s who, etc. Introduction to the hero's journey.

Tuesday, May 12th (F)
• Due: Annotated bibliography assignment. Work on annotated bibliography assignment.
• Class: Introduce final project; share annotated bibliographies. Wrap up the hero's journey, followed by reading time (so bring your books!).

Wednesday, May 13th (S)
• Due: Keep reading Dune. Annotated bibliography assignment.
• Class: Lesson on the hero’s journey. Introduce final project; share annotated bibliographies.


Thursday, May 14th (U)
• Due: Read Dune to p. 199 with sticky note annotations.
• Class: Discussion of Dune: charting power dynamics.

Friday, May 15th (M)
• Due: Keep reading Dune.
• Class: Jeffrey Carver creative writing exercises.

Monday, May 18th (T)
• Due: Read Dune to p. 309 with sticky note annotations.
• Class: Discussion of Dune: connections and themes; revisiting the hero’s journey and power dynamics.

Note: Owen’s lesson on the science of Dune is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th; the last two reading deadlines will be Thursday, May 21st and Tuesday, May 26th.

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