D Block

Below is a listing of assignments for the upcoming week.

D Block:

Monday:
    1.) Please complete the questions from the video on arranged marriages. These are for your notes and I will only check of that they are completed.
                a.) The link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=henmRGf_67k
                b.) Do you feel that the report is impartial? Why or Why not?
                c.) Why do you think it is the younger generation who rebuked the young lady in the second half
                        of the program when she marraiged outsided her family's custom?
               d.) While discussing arranged marriages vs "american" marriages, what do you feel are the
                      benefits and negatives to these ceremonies?

   2.) Please take a moment to review the following quote from "The Third and Final Continent"

           "Everybody feel he must get to the top.  Don't expect an English cup of tea."
            [a quote from an American tour book used by the main character to describe the US]

Tuesday:
     1.) Final discussion on Interpretor of Maladies
                a.) We will have small in class discussions on the novel and your ideas on the materials.
               b.) Assignment: Take one topic from your discussion, expand upon it, and create a one page typed double spaced piece discussing your take on the materials or defending your opinion.

                                Special Notes:  Quotes are not required, but must be used to be considered for an A.
                                                         Remember if you did not complete the Socratic Seminar, you must
                                                         write a half page response on a separate topic to make up the work.

  Wednesday
          1.) First Literature Circle Meeting. 
                 Please be sure to bring your book and to be at least 15% done with the book.