Freshmen: We concluded our reading/study of The Elements of Style - hang on to this book. As Obi-Wan once said, it will serve you well throughout your academic career. We also had a discussion on Mark Osborne's film "More." You are to write an essay that answers the prompt "What is the message of the film More?" Another way to think of this is what is the theme of the film? You should remember the literary concepts of character change, theme, setting, and plot while writing your essay. Summarize what you must to help your reader understand, but more important than summary is interpretation. Also, read for 20 minutes and bring your novel on Monday. Get Speak so that we can begin it after Thanksgiving.
Sophomores: Period 4 - we finished the film Cry, the Beloved Country. Period 7 - we continued improving as writers through examining how certain things in The Power of One are portrayed. Both sections need to finish the book for Monday and have their seminar prep ready; the seminar will be on Monday. Have The Alchemist for next block period.
CNF: We watched more of Who Killed the Electric Car?, and I think we are closer to answering that question. The more important question is who will resurrect it? Imagine the change in our valley if every car were electric rather than gas powered...
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