Week of April 13-17

Monday, April 13:

• Fiction Reading + Log #12
• Notes:  Symbolism
• Pass back and discuss essays

Tuesday, April 14:

• Read "The Lottery" (p. 247) aloud together in groups.  After reading, go back through the text, and, keeping what you believe to be important in mind, find 4 important symbols.  Explain the significance of these symbols (in your comp books)
• Discuss the major ideas and themes of "The Lottery"
• Watch "The Lottery"

Wednesday, April 15:

• Finish watching "The Lottery"
• Fiction Reading + Log #13
• Begin reading "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" (p. 242)

Thursday, April 16:

• Finish reading "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" (p. 242) in your small groups.  Individually, complete questions #3, 5, and 6.  Due at the end of the hour.
• Discuss "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"

Friday, April 17:

• "The Lottery" vs. The Hunger Games:  Symbolism Analysis Essay
• Rough Draft:  Due Tuesday, April 28
• Final Draft:  Due Thursday, April 30
• Begin watching The Hunger Games.  Look for the elements of setting and symbolism as you view the film, and evaluate how the setting and the symbolic meanings contribute to the overall plot of the story.