Discussing Harrison Bergeron

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Learning Target: Analyze a sonnet

Reading: You should be reading a book of your choice. Here is our schedule of reading for the rest of the year.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Christina Rosetti Sonnet 14
2. Discuss the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
1. A setting may become symbolic when it is, or comes to be, associated with abstractions such as emotions, ideologies, and beliefs.
2. When readers consider a character, they should examine how that character interacts with other characters, groups, or forces and what those interactions may indicate about the character.
3. Vote on short stories that you want to read.

HTRLLAP Schedule and Slides:

1. Slides for your presentation to the class on Fridays.
2. Schedule of chapter presentations.

Homework:

1. None