Loss of Innocence and Self-Reliance Unit Texts

Yesterday in class we read three text from three different time periods.  The first one we viewed was "Self-Reliance" by Emerson.  We noted that this was a Transcendental work and discussed the 5 elements of Transcendentalism.  Remember, as we prepare for our essay, gather evidence!!!

The second thing we discussed was "Hills Like White Elephants" by Hemingway.  This is a contemporary work.  You will want to explore our literary timeline to understand more about the works of this!

Finally, we went over the Hillcrest Essay.  This was an essay by a local young man who faced his own loss of innocence when he faced a court sentencing.  Please make sure you get notes or make an appointment with Mrs. Fisher if you do not understand the concepts and how they are linked through time with Mrs. Fisher.

To view our texts visit the following links:


Self-Reliance

Hills Like White Elephants

The Hillcrest Essay

Hillcrest Essay

World Policing Articles and Other Articles for reference

You can see the following link from Mr. Merrel's site for the World Policing Articles and other articles that surround our units!

Class Schedule for March 8th and March 10th

If you are absent or want to get ahead of some of our units, below are the plans for March 8th and 10th.

Tuesday, March 8th- Social Networking

In class, we will read the following articles.  Due to paper situation, we will read these all together.  You will be allowed to use your phones to read these articles if you have the capability to do so!:


The Fakebook Generation: New York Times Op-Ed Piece

Warnings to Incoming Freshman from University of Texas


If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Post: Cyberbulling


Teaching Teens about Harassment


Social Networking Benefits Validated:  Washington Times


Pros and Cons from procon.org

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

On Thursday, we will spend the first half of class recording/updating our research journals, write reflections, summaries, and inquiry questions.  Then we will do philosophical chairs.  Remember to review the scoring rubric for philosophical chairs and the scoring sheet I will use below.  You will need to click on the picture.