English 9 Class Notes

Objectives: Freshmen 1) identified and explained literary concepts in a novel, and 2) compared and contrasted a dramatic adaptation of a novel with its source.

We spent today completed our novel today, and we discussed George’s actions at the end: Did he do right by Lennie? Did he have the right to act as he did? These are difficult questions to answer, but more questions like these and others await you as you mature. How will you respond to them? Responsibly and with care? I hope.

Before we began viewing the 1992 film adaption of the story, I covered the details of your final. They’re posted on your class page; please take time to examine them and prepare for next Thursday.

SPECIAL THANKS. AJ delivered pepperoni pizza to fourth period today which was a delightful, delicious surprise. Thanks, AJ, for your thoughtful follow-through. And I’d also like to thank Val Linda and her friends for sharing their cupcakes, too. What a food day it was in T-12.

May 14, 2010 | Filed Under English 9

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