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Independent Reading (10 minutes) Reading Schedule - Continue reading chapters 14-17 TEWWG Discussion #3 (FlipGrid) - Consider Janie’s description in Chapter 11 (on page 106 in my book) of Tea Cake as being a “bee to a blossom – a pear tree blossom in spring.” How does this idea fit with Janie’s dream at the beginning of the novel? American Literature
Independent Reading (10 minutes) Reading Schedule - remember we are supposed to complete chapters 14-17 of the novel this week. You'll find the Reading Questions on yesterday's post (Tuesday 4/28/20). TEWWG Journal Prompt #3 - In literature, a foil is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character. The objective is to highlight the traits of the other character. Explain why it is symbolically significant that Tea Cake invites Janie to play checkers and teaches her the how to play the game. How does this make him a foil for Joe Starks?
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Independent Reading (10 minutes) Reading Check/Quiz - There is a Reading Check over chapters 10-13 TEWWG (Their Eyes Were Watching God) on Edmodo: 10 multiple-choice questions out of a total of 20 pts, and it is timed. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE Reading Schedule - Remember we are reading chapters 14-17 of the novel this week. Click HERE for Ch. 14-17 Reading Questions American Literature
Independent Reading (10 minutes) Zoom Meeting TODAY (4/27/20) to discuss questions relating to the novel - you will have received texts via Remind earlier this morning about it. NOTE: Try to come prepared with actual questions you might have about the novel, no matter what they are! Reading Schedule - You should have read through chapter 13 by now, as our plan is to read chapters 14-17 this week. American Literature
Fridays will be considered Teacher-Only days, i.e. No work shall be assigned. Use your Fridays to either:
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Independent Reading (10 minutes) Reading Schedule - Continue reading chapters 10-13 TEWWG Discussion (FlipGrid) - How do you feel about Janie’s final confrontation with Joe and her reaction to his death? Was she was right to confront him? Do you feel sympathetic towards Janie? Do you feel sympathetic towards Joe? Make sure you answer all FOUR questions. Use evidence from the text when appropriate American Literature
Independent Reading (10 minutes) Reading Schedule - remember we are supposed to complete chapters 10-13 of the novel this week. You'll find the Reading Questions on yesterday's post (Monday 4/20/20). TEWWG Journal Prompt #2 - During chapters 6-9 there has been an obvious changed in Janie. This unit is named "The American Journey". What change(s) in Janie is/are beginning to take place? How might this change contribute to her Journey? NOTE: As before, this assignment will be submitted to Edmodo You will need to:
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Independent Reading (10 minutes) Reading Check/Quiz - There is a Reading Check over chapters 6-9 TEWWG (Their Eyes Were Watching God) on Edmodo: 10 multiple-choice questions out of a total of 20 pts, and it is timed. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE Reading Schedule - Remember we are reading chapters 10-13 of the novel this week. Refer to yesterday's post (Monday 4/20/20) to download the reading questions for these chapters. American Literature
Independent Reading (10 minutes) Zoom Meeting TODAY (4/20/20) to discuss questions relating to the novel - you will have received texts via Remind earlier this morning about it. NOTE: Try to come prepared with actual questions you might have about the novel, no matter what they are! Reading Schedule - You should have read through chapter 9 by now, as our plan is to read chapters 10-13 this week. The Reading Questions for this week are available (Click HERE) American Literature
Fridays will be considered Teacher-Only days, i.e. No work shall be assigned. Use your Fridays to either:
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