What we've been discussing in class:
- Motifs: The Joshua Tree, the fire, and the "skedaddle"
- Students have a graphic organizer and we have discussed how these motifs have exemplified how the Walls' children have struggled and would prefer security over freedom.
- How education is a way out of poverty
- The destructive ways of dad's alcoholism and mom's selfishness
- General reactions to the crazy life of Jeannette
Vocab Note: Freshmen have also finished Unit 1 Vocabulary--please remember to keep studying these words. Each unit builds upon the last unit. Students should also print out their own vocab packets found on my Edline page.
Check out a visual the WALLS FAMILY SKEDADDLE TRIPLINE<--click link :-)
Seniors: We are halfway through Valentino's journey in What is the What. Today we had the difficult task of figuring of what the "What" is. Some students compared the story of the "What" to the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The "what" is the "forbidden fruit" and the "cattle" is the fruit that God allows them to eat. Students offered that the "What" is the temptation and greed of human nature. They discussed how some people choose the What and some choose the cattle. Our discussion revolved around violence as a reoccurring part of all societies (not just in Africa and not just in the US). Many groups discussed the psychological part of violence and how nature vs. nurture plays a role in whether people will be violent or not.
Other Notes:
Seniors: We are halfway through Valentino's journey in What is the What. Today we had the difficult task of figuring of what the "What" is. Some students compared the story of the "What" to the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The "what" is the "forbidden fruit" and the "cattle" is the fruit that God allows them to eat. Students offered that the "What" is the temptation and greed of human nature. They discussed how some people choose the What and some choose the cattle. Our discussion revolved around violence as a reoccurring part of all societies (not just in Africa and not just in the US). Many groups discussed the psychological part of violence and how nature vs. nurture plays a role in whether people will be violent or not.
Other Notes:
- Students fundraising efforts are successful. We are anticipating Franco Majok's arrivial. Please visit Edline page to find to organizations dedicated to the improvement of South Sudan.
- College Essays and Appointments: Remember to schedule a time to meet after school to discuss college essays. You can give me a draft to edit prior to the meeting or we can meet to discuss essay strategies and topics. Don't wait too long!
- Vocab: Students should be working on Unit 2.
Film as Lit: Students are either finishing the filming process or editing Silent Films on the computers. Stay tuned!
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