1. Agenda (8/22-23/17) -Journal Entry #1
Goal: Chart the plot of The Sun Is Also a Star and use that chart to analyze and discuss themes within the work.
Journal #1
Who is your favorite character within the text? Write why they are your favorite and what kind of influence that they had on the story in at least five sentences.
-Journal Entry #1
-Charting the Plot: The Who, The What, and The How Come (Spring Partners)
-Discussion: Plot and Themes
-Theme Partner Work (Summer Partners)
-If Time: Read “Nicola Yoon Talks…”
-Closing Thoughts

2. -Immigration/ American Dream
Themes:
-Love
-Immigration/ American Dream
-Assimilation
-Faith
- Fate vs. Free Will
Assignment: With your summer partner, find at least one textual example of each of these themes. You should cite a quote that shows each theme and explain why you chose it.

3. Agenda (8/23/17) -Journal Entry #2
Goal: Chart the plot of Fahrenheit 451 and use that chart to analyze and discuss themes within the work.
Journal #2
Would you change anything about Fahrenheit 451? Why or why not? Respond in at least five sentences.
-Journal Entry #2
-Charting the Plot: The Who, The What, and The How Come (Spring Partners)
-Discussion: Plot/ Themes
-Theme Worksheet (Fall Partners)
HW: Vocab Sheets Due Thurs.

5. -“Journalism of Verification”
Agenda (8/23/17)
Goal: Examine bias in relation to journalism and the importance of correct information.
Warm-Up Prompt
Write about an event that you saw at home.
-Warm-Up
-Discussion
-“Journalism of Verification”
-Daily Show Clip
-Blog Rubric/Work