Wednesday, December 12, 2018

76 minutes

     1.   SSR 

     2.   Quick Write (in composition notebook): "Adichie Quick-Write": Write about a time when you felt that someone was only seeing/understanding one side of you or a group you associate with.  How did you feel?  What do you wish that person had known about you? 

3.   Share in small groups or pairs 

4.   Watch the TedTalk called "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimimanda Adichie  http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.html  

5.   In small groups, take notes in the appropriate column on this handout: “WorldAuthors Idea Comparison Notes”  

6.   Discuss the talk and your notes as a whole class 

 Homework due Friday, December 14: to read the story "The Thing Around Your Neck" and to complete the assignment that goes with it, linked here: Reading Instructions for The Thing Around Your Neck