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English 10 - 2/4/13

English 10 - 2/4/13. Why read books? How do you feel about reading books? Why do elephants have trunks? Ergasiophobia – fear of work . Goals – Analyze how reading a book can be “authentic intellectual work.” Discuss the unexamined life. Clicker activity. Begin reading “Absolutely True…”.

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English 10 - 2/4/13

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  1. English 10 - 2/4/13 • Why read books? How do you feel about reading books? • Why do elephants have trunks? • Ergasiophobia – fear of work. • Goals – Analyze how reading a book can be “authentic intellectual work.” Discuss the unexamined life. Clicker activity. Begin reading “Absolutely True…”. • Homework – none, except… . Don’t forget to study for the vocabulary final on Friday.

  2. English 10 - 2/5/13 • Do you feel that you have a “bright” future? Do you ever feel trapped in your life? • What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? • Formication – A feeling that ants are crawling all over one’s skin. • Goals – Think about whether Junior has anything in common with you. Enjoy reading the book. • Homework – None, except… .

  3. English 10 - 2/5/13 • What do Arnold’s drawings tell us that the writing does not? What is the relationship between the words and the pictures? • How do sheep in Mexico say Merry Christmas? • Bezonian – A mean, low person. • Goals – Discuss favorite images from the book. Is there some message or meaning in them? Read! • Homework – None, except… .

  4. English 10 - 2/6/13 • Do you agree with Arnold’s parents that white people have the most hope? Why is it important to have hope? • Don’t take life so seriously; nobody gets out alive. • Anhedonia – an inability to be happy. • Goals – Discuss the author’s purpose and ideas from the book related to hope. Do you agree with the author’s purpose/perspective? Read more. • Homework – None, except… .

  5. English 10 - 2/7/13 • Five minutes to prepare for Vocabulary Final. • How do you fix a pumpkin? • Onomatophobia – fear of hearing a given word or words • Goals – Complete the vocabulary final. Read Absolutely True… • Homework – NONE. Unless you want to keep reading the book. 

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