Class Jan 19 & 20

BELLWORK

Writer's Notebook entry: Quote of the Day--"Do the kinds of things that come from the heart. When you do, you won't be dissatisfied, you won't be envious, you won't be longing for somebody else's things. On the contrary, you'll be overwhelmed by what comes back." (Morrie Schwartz, the subject of Tuesdays with Morrie)

Writer's Notebook entry: respond to the "This I Believe" essay "Navigating Turbulent Waters."

BUSINESS

Hall Passes--if you didn't get your 2 Hall Passes, bring your binder to show me and I'll give them to you.
Disclosure Document--if you're new this term, see me for a Disclosure Doc.
Reading Log--if you didn't get one, see me--you need to read and record 500 pages by Feb. 24 (A-day) or Feb 25 (B-day.
Book Reports--you will do your Book Reports in class Feb. 24 (A-day) and Feb. 25 (B-day).

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

Pre-reading activity--"To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?"
Class discussion--On the back of this paper, answer this question: What values, beliefs, and behaviors define American culture?
Reading--We will be reading this book in class, but if you get behind or want your own copy, check one out from the Writing Lab. Today we read the first 15 pages.