Sept. 14

Please pass in your final draft our first writing assignment: Journal #1 - An overview of how the first week went

Introducing…your textbook!

Text book Scavenger Hunt What you need: a pencil, a text book, and a scavenger hunt sheet Time to work: 20-25 minutes Then what? Your row will get together to answer 3 questions- you will have about 10 min. Each correct answer is worth 1 EC point toward your 1st assignment, Journal #1  Brainstorm: why “getting to know” your text book can be helpful….

What seems to be the organizational theme for the units in the text? Hours 2 & 3Row Extra Credit Points 10 Minutes! #3: Throughout the year, I will allow EC readings from a section in each unit called “Guide for Interpreting.” Describe what the purpose of this section seems to be in one sentence: #1: What seems to be the organizational theme for the units in the text? In other words, What is the pattern of organization? Answer in one complete sentence for a point. #2: In each UNIT, there seems to be a special type of literary format which is “focused” upon. List 6 different types of formats:

Hours 5 & 6 Row Extra Credit Points 10 Minutes! #2: When we work with Shakespearean plays in Nov/Dec, what time period matches up with Shakespeare? [special name ] What years does it span? #3: There is a section in most units known as “Ideas and insights”: explain why [1-2 sentences] Lehman will probably assign that as in-class readings, at times – in other words, what is the benefit to you? #1: Make a list of at least 8 different cultures whose literature is featured in this text book:

Turning in your row’s work: Put everyone’s name, first and last, on the note card Staple it on top of everyone’s individual sheet Put it in your hour’s tray