Greetings!
We began class with a Quick Write. I had put on the white board 3 quotes by well-known writers which I wanted the students to respond to. As we think about good literature, it's also important to take a step back and look more generally at the art of writing. In an earlier class that day we discussed how interconnected good writing and good reading are.
I had for the students a short handout that contained an analysis of the plot, themes, and style of Great Expectations. We read through this and took time to respond to the comments made by someone else who had read the book. In our discussion we compared and contrasted some of the characters. We also talked about the development of the plot in relationship to the development of the characters.
We don't have class next week due to City Hill's "Reach Out Celebration." The students are to finish reading the book and to complete a take home essay exam. They were given a page of critical thinking questions related to the book. They are to select 4 questions to answer in essay form. These can be hand-written (if legible) or typed.
When we meet again on March 6, I will have some poetry for them to read. Following 2 weeks of poetry discussion, each student will read a book they have chosen and then share that book with the rest of the class. They should have either their personal choice for the next reading or some options. One student asked me for some ideas. I'll have posted on the blog some ideas.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Prichard
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