Day 6

Agenda:

1. Picture Day!
2. Close Reading Writing Sample

HW: Please review "Speaking of Courage" and respond to the first three questions on the handout.

“Speaking of Courage” Questions

1. How does Norman Bowker describe the war?  How does he describe his hometown?

2. How and why is Norman Bowker struggling to readjust to life in his hometown?  Do you think his struggling is warranted?

3. How does Norman’s perspective on the war differ from the perspective of people in his hometown? Does this difference help or hinder communication? Why?

Coming up...

-"Speaking of Courage" art comparison
-"How to Tell a True War Story" Socratic seminar
-story-truth assignment
-introduction to critical theory