Homework for the Night of November 4th

• Complete your Debate Reflections (4 questions to be answered in complete sentences and a graphic organizer)
• Read Mark Mathabane's Bio (handout)
• Read Mark Mathabane's article about censorship (handout)
• Publish a blog post of at least 300 words about the following questions: Do you agree with Mathabane's thoughts on censorship? Do you think there is ever a time when censorship is necessary?

These are all to be completed by the beginning of class on November 5th.

Tonight's Blog Post Assignment (October 14)

Lena’s mother describes her:“she like a ghost, disappear.” Are ghosts symbols of a more complex image? Write your answer in at least 200 words and post on your blog by the beginning of class on October 15th.

Tonight's Blog Post Assignment

Choose one character that has appeared so far: June Woo, An-mei Hsu, Lindo Jong, Ying-ying St. Clair, Waverly Jong, or Lena St. Clair. Imagine that the novel is going to be told entirely from the perspective of this character. Write a paragraph describing the virtues of the character and another describing her weaknesses. Each paragraph should be 6-8 sentences long. Post these on your blog by tomorrow morning.

Homework for the Night of October 7th

• Complete the Vocabulary Sheets for "The Red Candle" and "The Moon Lady"
• Read pp. 49-83 of The Joy Luck Club
• Read the essay handout titled "Other Works/Adaptations"
• Think about who is telling the story so far, and whether the voices seem in any way connected. Publish a response post of at least 250 words.

Tonight's Activity

Tonight's activity is to be posted on your blog in 200-300 words:

Describe a situation from a television show or movie in which the main character's feelings about a friend or relative cause the character to worry or feel anxious. Write about how the character resolves the conflict:

• by choosing "blindness" (pretending there is no problem)

OR

• by confronting the problem with his or her "eyes open" and addressing the issue.

Then write about whether you think the character made the right decision.

***Don't forget to bring your final drafts to class tomorrow!!!!

Tonight's Journal

Post at least 200 words answering the following questions:

• How do you deal with anxiety?
• What coping strategies do you use?
• How do you resolve conflicts between you and other people?

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