january 14

JOURNAL TOPIC: (today's tunes: "Let the Day Begin" by The Call; "Where Do I Begin?" by Jill Sobule; "Begin the Begin" by R.E.M.)

Describe a thought or a feeling that you'd forgotten over break and experienced again when you walked back into this room.  Now, remember that this is a new beginning, so here is the important question: How will you re/create the thoughts/feelings you WANT to have in this room this semester?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Reboot
3. Introduction to spring semester:

• Review technical elements of literature we covered last semester
• Prepare for the final in June (!)
• Take your Big Question to the next level: Masterpiece Academy starts late April
• Win the Internet
• Speak like a pro
• Create like a genius

HW:
Read up on Macbeth and post to your blog about: a) whether you think it applies in the era of President Trump, and b) whether you're interested in reading it.  (Spoiler: the play features a Game of Thrones-worthy power play, witches, and the most evil, manipulative character never wields a sword-- but she does end up hallucinating and washing her hands a lot.)

Your title is a treasure hunt all by itself.  Look up 'Macbeth quotes' and find the one that Ray Bradbury used as a title (allusion) for one of his books.  If you find the correct title and post this to your blog before tomorrow, you are GUARANTEED success on the next in-class essay.