Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday, November 29 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will read and analyze Collier's Sweet Potato Pie.


Today's SAT Word: Reminiscence (n): The act of remembering or recollecting.

My family and I love to get together over the holidays and share reminiscences over the good old days.


Today's Soundtrack: "Family Business" (Radio Edit) by Kanye West

We have chosen this song today because it sings of sharing, talking, and spending time with family. Today's story features an extended discussion of what "family dusiness" is all about and what it means to spend time with family.


Today's Warm-Up Question: What do you think of when you hear the phrase "soul food?" Write as much as you can!


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment: "Sweet Potato Pie" by Eugenia Collier (p. 240-249)


Today's Lesson Notes: Click here.


Tonight's Homework: Do you find yourself agreeing more with Charley's point of view or Buddy's point of view? Which character do you identify with most? In a complete paragraph, make your case and defend your answer!

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