1. February 12, 2009 IR-20 Minutes Seminar “Hammerman” 1001 Arabian Nights Projects Turn in Reading Logs Homework Read 30 Minutes Café Day next Friday, projects due Weds. Presentations on Tuesday

2. Prep Work What messages do you see in the story of “Hammerman” – Why do you think this would be told to people? How does John Henry reflect America? – Remember folktales reflect the time in which they are set. What makes this story a folktale? Choose one of the words below and describe how it reflects the life of John Henry HeroicDestinyAdversityIronic VictimMysticalConfidentShrewd

3. Hammerman Based upon your reading, what purpose do you think the story serves? – Why would this be told time and time again? Include lines from the story to support your thinking.

4. 1001 Arabian Nights Based upon your reading, what does this reflect about Arabian society? – What values do you see present?