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= Assignment Sheet  = ** Week 3  ** || 1. **Benchmark #1** – In-class paragraph writing (with book and laptop). || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Begin reading AND text marking //Arabian Nights//, Prologue, pp. 3-16. 2. **Journal #3** – The Prologue sets up intense conflicts – individual, social, and cultural. What makes this a good story? What was confusing? What disturbed you? || 1. Techniques for effective marking of your text. 2. Class discussion – qualities of heroism; Shahrazad and the role of women; //Arabian Nights// structure 3. Discussion review || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Read //Arabian Nights//, 17-29. 2. Make notes in your text’s margins, focusing on when you think characters have to make decisions or are illustrating a lesson. ALSO, indicate any values you think are reflected in the story. Be prepared to discuss these things, using your text. || 1. Book check 2. Harkness roles 3. Class discussion || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Read //Arabian Nights//, 30-47. 2. Annotate in your text’s margins at least two of each of the following: a) something about the storytelling style, b) something particular about characterization, c) an important thematic or cultural point. 3. **BRING COMPUTERS on THURSDAY**.  || 1. //Haroun// paragraph revision day  2. Turn in revision at end of class.  || **__ Assignment: __** D-Night  || 1. Class discussion  2. Receive and work on story mapping assignment. You will need your computers.) || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Read //Arabian Nights//, 48-66. 2. Continue Story Mapping assignment ||
 * = English 9 –  =
 * Journeys in Literature 2008-2009 ** ||  ** Findlay **** – Severson - Wensman **
 * Cultures are defined and reflected by the stories they tell. ||
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 * Bring computers on Friday **
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