Literature Circle Reading Schedules

Lit Circl #1: February 4, 2011
Discussion Questions: OMM pp. 1-37

1. How does Steinbeck convey Lennie’s animal qualities?
   
2. What is George’s attitude toward Lennie in this section? Why does he stay with Lennie?
   
3. Explain the connection between Lennie’s mouse and what happened in Weed.
   
4. Describe George’s dreams in this section.
   
5. Do you think those dreams realistic? Why or why not?
   

Discuss and post your answers and team member names on the class blog.
Due: Friday, 2/4/11

Literature Circle Teams

1. Brayton, Dallas, Christian, Tatiana: 0, 40, 30
   
2. Kristen, Bryson, Zachary: 1-37, 38-83, 84-107
   
3. Sierra, Lex, Abby, Angelica: 1-40, 41-80, 81-107
   
4. Courtney, Lachae, Chad: 35 pages @ week
   
5. Mikayla, Leah, Melissa, Aldrin, Keegan: finish book by Friday
   

NO ONE ELSE HAS SENT IN THEIR SCHEDULE!!!!

Debate Topics

Our debate on the topic of genetic engineering seemed to engage the class. So, if you would like to continue these debates, we need to find topics that will be "debatable" and will challenge you to improve your thinking, researching, writing, and speaking skills.

Your assignment, as announced today, is to brainstorm and suggest several debate topics (minimum of 2 topics; max of 3).

Deadline: Tuesday 1/18/11