Homework for the Week of March 9, 2009

Monday, March 9, 2009:
In class: You will prepare discussion questions for a focused discussion of Ruined
Homework: Finish discussion questions and don't forget your permission slips!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009:
In class: We will discuss Ruined
Homework: Do some research on the Congo. Try to find an outline of the history of the country and some general ideas of what the wars were fought over.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009: In class: We will continue our discussion of Ruined as guided by our guest Candido from the Manhattan Theater Club.
Homework: Create your own topics for an essay and bring in a thesis statement based on your topic.

Thursday, March 12, 2009
In class: We will finish our discussion of the play and read your favorite scenes from the play.

Homework: Complete outlines of approved essay topics

Friday:
In class: You will perform your favorite scenes from the play
Homework: Read the first 100 pages of Their Eyes Were Watching God*** might change this depending upon the week. In-class essay test Monday, essay question practice on Tuesday.