ERWC Period 1

Carefully read Chapter 11 of The Fall of Rome. Bring Books Tomorrow
2. If needed, begin reviewing for your Final Test on the Fall of Rome. Also, start locating your returned SOAPS for the Annotated Bibliography Assignment.

ERWC Period 1

1. Be sure to complete your Text to Text Assignment in which you connect the demons to characters in The Fall of Rome. If you choose to type and submit, the assignment must be submitted before Monday mornings class period. Be sure that the names of collaborators is listed on your work.
2. Continue Reading The Fall of Rome, Chapters 8, 9, 10. Complete one dialectical journal for Chapter 9 and Two for Chapter 10. (I believe you read Chapter 8)
See you Monday!!!

ERWC Period 1

For those students who missed period one due to the choral performance, the following questions were discussed in class:
1. What demons does Mr. Washington experience in Chapter 7, even though he may not perceive them to be such.
2. For what position (job) did Mr. Washington apply? Do you think he was the victim of racism or a microaggression?
3. What is the purpose of Ted Fox as a character? How is he portrayed as a "stereotypical" good natured Caucasian?

ERWC Period 1

Self to Text Connection: "A Dozen Demons" by Ellis Cose.  Re-read the expository text, "A Dozen Demons" by Ellis Cose. Then, self-select eight demons that resonate with you.  For each demon, write out a specific instance in which you experienced it, felt that way, or observed someone who felt that way. Be sure to be specific.

ERWC Period 1

Complete one Dialectical Journal Entry for Chapter 5 of The Fall of Rome. Please also read Chapter 6 of the Fall of Rome and complete two full half pages (folded) dialectical journal responses. Be sure to select a quote, include its page number and your response. First show what the quote reveals about the character, or setting, or conflict, etc. THEN you may make personal connections.
2. Remember to work on your blogs, and to make your interview appointments. See you on Thursday!

ERWC Period 1

1. Re-read "A Nation Within A Nation" Complete the SOAPS from the article.
2. Then, write a response on one of the following prompts: What are the benefits and set-backs of being a nation within a nation?  or 2. How is my ethnic group also a nation within a nation? or 3. How has the nation within a nation continued to expand?
3. Complete your identity puzzle using colors, markers, or tagxedo.
4. If you have not finished your blog, continue to work on it; continue to also conduct your interviews.  You need two by Tuesday (if you did not conduct any as of yet).

ERWC Period 1

Be sure to finish your Graphic Organizer for your On-Demand Essay on Nickel and Dimed. Then, type up your finished revised piece. Be sure that your essay flows.  Save a copy in Google Docs using your chrome books. If possible, also print a copy as well.