A Message from Ms. Nims

"People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better."

- Ray Bradbury

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Weekly Agenda: 9/12 - 9/16

Monday 9/12 - 1,2,3,4,5
- Computer Loft
- In-Class Essay / Writing Assessment
Prompt: What prompts the creation of works of art and literature about the future?  What do these works reveal about society?
Homework: Find a work (short story, poem, song, artwork, etc) which presents a vision of the future.  It should be a short piece or an excerpt/clip from something longer.  Email it to yourself.


Tuesday 9/13 - Day 2
- Computer Loft
- Setting up our blogs
- List of common themes / issues
Homework: Finish your blog and blog post.  Visit one other person's blog and comment on their post.


Wednesday 9/14 - Day 1
- Blogging Project
- "Harrison Bergeron"
Homework: Read and mark up "Harrison Bergeron." Complete one R&A D.J. Then, answer the questions circled in the back of the story. 


Thursday 9/15 - Day 7
- Introduction to Dystopian Literature
Homework: Read "2BR02B."  Mark up the Text. Complete 1 R&A D.J., focusing on dystopian element(s) in the story. Then, respond to the question in post above by using the comment function.  Start thinking about your blog post for next week! 

Friday 9/15 - Day 6
no class
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