Monday, February 22nd

 

Black History Month

Elizabeth Alexander (1962-): A distinguished scholar and professor. Ms. Alexander is President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation- one of the largest financial supporter of arts and humanities in higher education. Elizabeth Alexander wrote and delivered "Praise Song for the Day" at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration. Her works include, American Sublime, a book of poetry, and The Light of the World, a memoir.

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Agenda: 

1. Book Snaps- Annotated panels. 

2. Discussion- Genre and Persepolis. Discussion questions in folder. Prepare notes on the different genre categories in your notes. Discussion up through 291. 

Homework: 

1. Grammar focus. Initial post by Wednesday. Response post by Sunday. 

2. Finish the book by Thursday, February 25th. Quiz. 

3. "Beyond Notes" due Wednesday, February 24th.

4. Genre discussion notes due for Tuesday, February 23rd.