Freshmen: Today we reprised or study of compare and contrast. We saw it first in a poem by Langston Hughes called "Mother to Son." If you wish, you can compose a poem from the son's point of view. Be sure to adhere to the principles of free verse we studied earlier this year. Also consider how the son might feel about what his mom is saying to him, and what kind of person he is like. You might integrate some of Hughes's poem into your own, or you might title it "After 'Mother to Son'", which is one traditional way of acknowledging you are responding to another poet's work. This poem, typed, is due on Friday. Read for 20 minutes as well, and be sure to bring your interview for the Grandparent Project tomorrow.
Sophomores: Today we talked about problems to fix in your compare and contrast essay. I posted an example of a good student paper on the blog, so check it out for a model to base your revision on. Due Thursday is a revised, annotated, improved essay. Use the comments on turnitin.com and from our class to help you with this. Due Friday is the first 75 or so pages from Siddhartha, with chapter reflections.
CNF: Today we had a seminar on our two films.
Basketball: Today we're at Sunnyside, done at 5:30.
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