Hello!

We began classes today with analyzing text from students' independent reading books. This will transition into analyzing non-fiction, but it is always a little less of a learning curve to begin with fiction. A reminder that when an assignment is given outside of school, and it is not followed through, it is going to affect your ability to complete class work; they always are dependent upon each other. I am loving some of the sentences you are analyzing and the connections you are making with the author's craft! Powerful!

To compare a variety of media, we annotated song lyrics about becoming an upstander and then watched the song video. I attached it to my links if you would like to see it again. A huge shout- out to Abhinav and Allie in period 6 who recognized the escalating stages of Marisa becoming an upstander. Great insight! We'll continue tomorrow with a song by Sara Bareilles and compare it to Emily Dickinson.

H/W: Due Friday - an article from the internet or a magazine about an upstander or someone who intervenes in a case of bullying. If the article is long, highlight the most important part that relates to being an upstander.

See you tomorrow!