July 8th, 2013

7/8/13

In Class:
Journal--  Reflect on Sherman Alexie's comments on the lack of community on the Internet (video starting at 11:59). Do you agree? How does this relate to "The Search Engine"?

Mini-quiz on "The Search Engine," followed by discussion of the story.

Introduction to and distribution of final project book choices: Flight, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Reservation Blues, First Indian on the Moon, and Ten Little Indians. Each student should create deadlines for him or herself using the following calendar: 

 With remaining time, students began planning and reading for final projects.

Exit ticket: What is intersectionality?

Homework:
Read for your final.
Finish your calendar of deadlines.