1. SEPT. WEEK 3 SEPT. 15-19 World Lit: Finishing up with the Afghanistan essay and moving into The Kite Runner

2. When it comes to weather and the seasons, people say it can impact our moods more than we imagine. In a single paragraph, answer these questions using descriptive writing details: A. Overall, what is your favorite season and type of day? B. Why? C. How would you say this season and type of day impact your mood?

4. For Monday, Sept.22 nd : Be working on the questions for chapters 1-6 to help you better understand the novel [I will hand them out as soon as they arrive this week ] Our first FISHBOWL discussion will be Tuesday, Sept. 23 rd We will draw on Monday, 22 nd, for names of those “in the middle”

5. TUESDAY – ADVISORY SCHEDULE SEPT. 16 The Kite Runner

6. http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=1s1ECntZfGI

8. Defining a Hero and Examining a Hero’s Journey See 2 nd “Hero “ Ppt

9. SEPT. WEEK 3 WEDNESDAY World Lit: Beginning the film, Man of Steel, and analyzing it for the hero’s journey.

10. Man of Steel Hero’s Journey Analysis

11. The Departure: Man of Steel 0 Try to identify as many of the “steps” in the DEPARTURE portion of this film as you can. 0 Since this film contains flashbacks, you may find yourself going back and filling in items here LATER in the story….

12. SEPT. WEEK 3 THURSDAY World Lit: Continuing the film, Man of Steel, and analyzing it for the hero’s journey.

13. The Departure: Man of Steel 0 Try to identify as many of the “steps” in the INITIATION portion of this film as you can. 0 Since this film contains flashbacks, you may find yourself going back and filling in items HERE or EARLIER in the story….

14. SEPT. WEEK 3 FRIDAY World Lit: Finishing up with the Man of Steel hero analysis and reading KR for Monday– Chapters 1-6!

15. The Departure: Man of Steel 0 Try to identify as many of the “steps” in the RETURN portion of this film as you can. 0 Since this film contains flashbacks, you may find yourself going back and filling in items elsewhere previously in the story….

16. Complex, interesting characters Suspenseful story - You won't want to put it down Believable voice with flashbacks to childhood Interesting look at Afghanistan / some graphic images A page turning, heart- rending story of friendship and secrets Examines heroes in our lives- & what defines them

17. Beginning the First Novel: The Kite Runner https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=oUe7DltGTtE

18. Assignments:  First 6 chapters of KR due at class-time on Monday, Sept. 22nd.  Handouts for The Kite Runner are coming!