Point of Departure
Due Thursday, 1/3
1.Read "The Bike.
2.HW #1- In a paragraph describe the narrator of the story, providing as many details as possible about his life, his family, his values etc. Then, discuss WHY would or would not want him for a friend.
Due Friday, 1/4
1.HW #2- Write a reaction to the title of the short story anthology. What is a "point of departure"? How does the title realte to "The Bike"?
Due Monday, 1/7
1.Read “Split Cherry Tree”
2.HW #3- Answer the following questions in well developed paragraphs:
Describe Professor Herbert’s punishment. To what extent is Professor Herbert’s punishment fair?
What does Dave’s father learn?
What does Dave learn about his father?
Due Tuesday, 1/8
1. Complete thesis sheet.
Due Wednesday, 1/9
1. Read “The White Circle”
2. HW #4- Answer the following questions in well developed paragraphs:
What do we learn about the two main characters in the story?
Who is the bigger bully? WHY? Explain with examples from the text.
Due Thursday, 1/10
1. Read article.
2.HW #5- Write a reaction to the article.
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