Tuesday, May 20, 2014

May 19th, 2014

5/19/14

In Class:
Journal--  Respond to the following quote: "Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose." -Bill Gates

Screened and discussed "cuz he's black" by Javon Johnson.

Instruction and discussion of three modern day instances of social injustice:
  * Boston Bruins fans vs. P.K. Subban
  * Cliven Bundy vs. African Americans
  * Arthur Martinez vs. Marion Mayer
Independently, each student wrote a letter to one of the six parties involved in these instances.


Filled in symbolism and motif on Poetic Devices worksheet.

Exit ticket: What do you need to bring to class next time?

Homework:
Work on portfolio!
Catch up on missing work and journal entries.

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