Monday - Writer's Notebook: "When the corporal is training the boys to kill, he tells them, 'Visualize the banana tree as the enemy, the rebels who killed your family, and those who are responsible for everything that has happened to you.' Reflect on revenge, answering the following: Do you agree with the concept of “an eye for an eye” (exact retribution)? What is the purpose of revenge? Is it human nature to want to seek revenge? Explain and give hypothetical and/or real life examples. Discuss the positive and negative outcomes of revenge."
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Wednesday - Writer's Notebook: Music is an important part of Ishmael’s childhood as well as his recovery. What is the role of music in your life? What is your favorite artist or song, and why? If you want, describe that song and the meaning of the lyrics. What would the world be like without music?
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
“Life without music would be a mistake.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
Thursday - Finish Presentations for A Long Way Gone
Friday - Writer's Notebook: "Friday Freewrite!"
- Watch The Daily Show interview with Ishmael Beah
- Presentations of A Long Way Gone group projects
Tuesday -
- Presentations of A Long Way Gone group projects
Wednesday - Writer's Notebook: Music is an important part of Ishmael’s childhood as well as his recovery. What is the role of music in your life? What is your favorite artist or song, and why? If you want, describe that song and the meaning of the lyrics. What would the world be like without music?
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
“Life without music would be a mistake.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
- Distribute Vocab Lesson 10; Review the words and definitions
- Presentations of A Long Way Gone projects
Thursday - Finish Presentations for A Long Way Gone
- After the last presentation, review the handouts your peers have produced. Make sure you have a solid understanding of all of the chapters. Go back and read any chapters you are unclear about.
Friday - Writer's Notebook: "Friday Freewrite!"
- Review for A Long Way Gone test (Test is on Monday)