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Monday, January 14, 2013 Journal 21. Answer one of the following questions depending upon the story you read last week: In “The Sentinel,” did the narrator believe that the aliens were aggressive or peaceful?
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Monday, January 14, 2013Journal 21 Answer one of the following questions depending upon the story you read last week: • In “The Sentinel,” did the narrator believe that the aliens were aggressive or peaceful? • In “August 2026,” why is the house described still standing after the destructive event? • In “The Nine Billion Names of God,” why did the lamas want to hasten the naming of God? • In “Wet Behind the Ears,” why didn’t Willie Joe consider the negative effects of using the compound?
With your group… • Formulate a claim/thesis statement that addresses the unit question – Can science fiction help us learn about science? • Once you have created your claims, list supporting details from at least three sources (the short story and two informational texts) to support your thesis.