"A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read"

-- Mark Twain

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Plans for February 28 to March 4

Monday or Friday (A/B)

  • Reading Check Quiz: Huck Finn, chapters 21-24
  • Type I Quick Write: The Confidence Man
  • Historical Connection: The Rise of the “Confidence Man” in the Late 1800s
  • Present Day Conmen – View and Discuss
  • Small Group Discussion: Confidence Men in Huck Finn
  • Closing Activity: If time permits, students will continue working on their map projects for the last few minutes of class. 
  • Homework: Read chapters 25, 26, and 27 for homework.  Be prepared for a reading check quiz next class.  You must also fill out your Huck Finn quotation guide for these chapters.