Friday, September 20, 2019

American Literature Period 1

Good Morning American Literature! Today I am on campus for a planning meeting. Mr. Gutierrez will cover your class.When we last met, we read the poem "America" by Claude McKay. Since I am unable to discuss your responses, today you will respond in your notebook to the following topic:
Journal Response: Friday Freewrite (your choice) or 1. September 15-October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month. Write about a person of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage and their contributions to American Society. It can be a politician, writer, entertainer, athlete, speaker, teacher, etc.
2. Silent Reading of your Independent Reading Novel 15 min.  Then, construct a dialectical journal entry.
3. Finally, on Monday, your SOAPS and Academic Summary for your Article of the Week is due.  Select an op-ed from our any of or blog sources Radio Rookies or The Huffington Post Communities 
or Sports illustrated Opinion column or NPR Latino USA.  After reading your article, complete your SOAPS + Summary.  Be ready to turn in on Monday, and discuss the questions on Monday from our poem. 

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