5-29-2008 SHELDON ONLY

Lesson:
Namaste!
If absent, complete the following for credit.

Respond to two of the following in complete sentences.

Say what you think the author’s opinion of the statement might be, based on the novel.
Indicate your own personal opinion and why you think as you do.


Topics:
1. Ira’s husband can’t be blamed for bringing back a barren wife.
2. There are times when the pace of life should be slowed.
3. In many ways, Kenny is right: These peasants are ignorant fools.
4. Arjun and Thambi did the right thing in speaking up in favor of the strike.
5. Business is business. Biswas and the landlord have a right to make a profit.

We also shared scripts and worked on our films.

HMWK:
Read Nectar in a Sieve
Chapters 27-

5-28-2008 Churchill Only

Lesson:
Namaste!
If absent, complete the following for credit.

Respond to two of the following in complete sentences.

Say what you think the author’s opinion of the statement might be, based on the novel.
Indicate your own personal opinion and why you think as you do.


Topics:
1. Ira’s husband can’t be blamed for bringing back a barren wife.
2. There are times when the pace of life should be slowed.
3. In many ways, Kenny is right: These peasants are ignorant fools.
4. Arjun and Thambi did the right thing in speaking up in favor of the strike.
5. Business is business. Biswas and the landlord have a right to make a profit.

We also shared scripts and worked on our films.

HMWK:
Read Nectar in a Sieve
Chapters 24-26

5-27 2008 Sheldon Only

Lesson:
Adia presented on her trip to South America
We shared our scripts in groups

HMWK:
Read Chapters 18-23
Quiz next class
Final Script due next class (only need one per group)

5-22/23 Screenplay!

Lesson:
Dance off at Sheldon
We took a YIRTB quiz for Nectar (missed at Sheldon. We'll take it next time)
We then went over how to write a screenplay
Please see the assignment page for directions on how to write a screenplay

HMWK:
Screenplay due next class

5-20-2008 Sheldon Only- Bhangra Dancing

Lesson:
We learned how to dance. It ruled.

HMWK: Read ch 14-17 in Nectar
Pitch and poster next class

5-12/13 2008 Impromptu Hulabaloo

Lesson:
We turned in our study guides for the story
We gave impromptu speeches

HMWK:
Read Nectar in a Sieve chapters 1-3
Quiz next class

5-1/2 2008 The Great Leap Forward

Lesson:
Sheldon:
We finished our discussion on privilege and discussed the Great Leap Forward in China.
If absent, please look up the great leap forward and write a half page regarding what happened.

HMWK: Read Red Azaleas. No study guide.