Today is Monday, August 24, 2015 Bell work: New week: 8/24 – 8/28 Quiz Journal: Morrie stated, “The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it” (pg 42). What does that mean to you and how do you create your own culture?

Discussion Questions Answer the following in groups (this is a homework grade due at end of class): Examine the cause/effect of Mitch’s first visit with Morrie (pgs 41-43). How does Morrie’s culture compare to Mitch’s culture? What are the differences? Analyze the “tension of opposites” (pg 40) and apply it to Mitch’s life after college. What about the tension of opposites in your own life. Do you agree or disagree with Morrie’s conclusion?

Homework Read Chapters: The first Tuesday – The Second Tuesday (pgs ) ANNOTATE Be prepared to tell Mrs. Bria what Morrie says is the most important thing in life to learn.