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 = English 9  = ** Journeys in Literature 2008 ** ||  Mr. Wensman   || 1. Collect paragraph, signed gradesheet & __AN__ book for text annotations. 2. How do we read “Genesis” and other religious texts as literature? 3. Weak Verb worksheet || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Read “Genesis” 1 – 2 2. Write a journal entry that identifies particular lines that strike you and explains why, or that explores how this story differs from your expectations. || 1. Genesis 1-2 Discussion- How do these two versions of the creation story differ? || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Read “Genesis” 3-9. Mark your text with questions, cultural details, and personal responses. Complete the “Genesis” 1-10 worksheet || 1. Small Group discussions || **__ Assignment: __** Read Genesis 11 - 24 2. **Journal #10** – A symbol is a literary device in which a concrete, material item is associated with a larger, invisible concept, like the American flag standing for freedom. Choose Sodom and Gomorrah or fire and brimstone or the pillar of salt, and explain how it could be a symbol and of what. || 1. Discuss symbolism & devices in the text || **__ Assignment: __** D-Night || 1. D-DAY- As always, please come see me for make-up work or other questions. The end of the quarter is coming soon!!! || **__ Assignment: __** 1. 1. Read “Genesis” 25 - 33 2. Prepare two thoughtful, thematic discussion questions and identify two specific passages/ideas that you don’t understand. Write these on a separate sheet of paper. ||  || || || **__ Assignment: __** 1. Read Genesis 43-50 || || || || ||  ||
 * = Assignment Sheet  =
 * WEEK SIX ||
 * Cultures are defined and reflected by the stories they tell. ||
 * **__ Monday, Sept 29 __**
 * **__ Tuesday, September 30 __**
 * **__ Wednesday, Oct. 1 __**
 * == __Thursday, Oct. 2__ ==
 * **__ Friday, Oct. 3 __**
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 * **__ Thursday, Oct. 9 __**
 * **__ Friday, Oct. 10 __**