May 15th, 2013

5/15/13

In Class:
Journal--  Martin Buber states, “Solitude is the place of purification.” Reflect on what it means to be alone.


Introduced To-Do Lists for the last week of class. Each student, using his or her missing work report, filled one out to help prioritize.


Timed Writing #6: Selections of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
Applying the six traits of writing, each student will write an essay in 30 minutes in response to the following prompt:
 
The selections of The Perks of Being a Wallflower that you read outline an abusive relationship between Charlie’s sister and another boy. Reflect on the nature of healthy relationships using one of the following prompts:

a) How does Chbosky use the Twinkie metaphor to explain the qualities of an abusive relationship?
b) Is it Charlie’s responsibility to tell someone about his sisters’ unhealthy relationship? Is it right for his teacher to tell his parents? What would you do in Charlie’s place?
OR
c) Reflect on Bill’s statement, “We accept the love we think we deserve.” What does this say about healthy relationships—between family, friends, romantic partners, and others? 


Independently, each student wrote a brief summary (bullet-points, outline, parapgraph, etc.) of the reading from last class: "Writing an Opening" and "Writing a Conclusion."

Exit Ticket: What do thesis statements matter?

Homework:
Finish your summary of "Writing an Opening" and "Writing a Conclusion."
Work on final! Due Monday.
Catch up on any missing work.