Homework: October 3

Honors English 11 (D)

• Essay prep: Today in class, we identified topics of Sherman Alexie's writing. Your job tonight is to choose 3 topics from your list. FOR EACH, write a 5-minute brainstorm: What does Sherman Alexie say about this topic? Include details from specific texts, and make sure your answer is as nuanced as possible!
• Read your independent book!

English 11 (F)

• Read True Diary to page 98 (the chapter "Slouching Towards Thanksgiving")--read carefully, so you're ready to write about it in class on Monday. Complete 3 sticky notes. On each sticky note, you might identify:
• A significant quotation from the book, with a reason for choosing it.
• A "signpost" from the green sheet (A-ha moment, Again and Again, etc...) and the significance of it.
• Read your independent book.

Honors English 12 (G)

• Read Room.
• Begin essay prep as described in class.
• Read your independent book!