During my absence, here's what the students focused their energies on:
Freshmen took a 15 Q Vocabulary Pop Quiz. This can be made up by any students who also missed Friday.
After the quiz, students were prompted to arm themselves with Speak, something to write with, and this document: Symbolism in Speak.
This sheet pointed the students to two passages that, while interesting enough on their own, become vastly more powerful when read in conjunction with one another.
The bottom line: It examines the dual nature of characters through exploring the dual nature of objects. Specifically, Melinda's family's white couch, the cheerleaders, and Melinda herself.
Students are probably already familiar with the idea that a person (character) might have a dual nature. They appear one way on the surface, but are another way on the inside.
Some characters have an easier time keeping their imperfections on the inside than others:
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| Harvey Dent a.k.a Two-Face from Batman: The Animated Series |
No, Harvey Dent is not going to be a character in Speak.
HW:
- Finish the Symbolism Sheet
- Finish reading the First Marking Period (pg. 46)
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