Read the linked Op-Ed article by Charles Blow in the NY Times. Write a letter to the editor in response to Blow's article. I have provided a link to letters in today's paper regarding Obama's announcement to opening relations with Cuba to give you some letter examples. Typically, a letter to the editor is 150 - 175 words long.
Enjoy your break, but things to keep in mind and complete. Journals are due on Thurs, 1/08/15. Memoir presentations begin upon our return. I'll pass around a sign up sheet.
Please read Mark Twain's short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and answer the questions in the boxes. I have linked to the story with the boxes. You can also print it and hand-write your answers if you prefer.
When we return, we will wrap up discussions of H.F. and talk about Twain's short story. We will then move on to some other short works of realism and naturalism.
Enjoy your break, but things to keep in mind and complete. Journals are due on Thurs, 1/08/15. Memoir presentations begin upon our return. I'll pass around a sign up sheet.
Please read Mark Twain's short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and answer the questions in the boxes. I have linked to the story with the boxes. You can also print it and hand-write your answers if you prefer.
When we return, we will wrap up discussions of H.F. and talk about Twain's short story. We will then move on to some other short works of realism and naturalism.