D Block Assignment Schedule (Dec. 07)

Tom Morgan’s American Literature Syllabus
December 2007
D Block

1. Tuesday, November 27
First day of Class. No homework.

2. Wednesday, November 28
Read Their Eyes, p. 1-20 (Ch. 1-2)
Respond to quotes posted on American Literature Homepage. (Post on blog)

3. Thursday, November 29
Read Their Eyes, p. 21-50 (Ch. 3-5)
Complete Vocabulary Cards for List #5.

4. Friday, November 30
Read Their Eyes, p. 51-75 (Ch. 6)
In 6-8 sentences, respond to a scene from Chapters 3-6. This should be a scene that you feel is particularly interesting or noteworthy. (Post on blog)

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5. Monday, December 3
Read Their Eyes, p. 76-93 (Ch. 7-9)
Quiz —Vocabulary List #5

6. Wednesday, December 5
Read Their Eyes, p. 94-115 (Ch. 10-12)
In 6-8 sentences, respond to a scene from Chapters 7-12. This should be a scene that you feel is particularly interesting or noteworthy. (Post on blog)

7. Thursday, December 6
Read Their Eyes, p. 116-135 (Ch. 13-14)
Come up with one thesis statement based off of any of your blog posts thus far. (Post on blog)

8. Friday, December 7
Read Their Eyes, p. 136-153 (Ch. 15-17)
First Paragraph due (with body paragraph topic sentences) (Email to me)

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9. Monday, December 10
Read Their Eyes, p. 154-167 (Ch. 18)

10. Wednesday, December 12
Finish reading Their Eyes, p. 168-193 (Ch. 19-20)
Reading Quest— Their Eyes Were Watching God

11. Thursday, December 13
Rough draft of Paper #1 due (print out BEFORE class)