Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Close Read of Hip Hop Planet

Goal: Our goal today is a closer examination of part of the text we read yesterday to help us understand
the author's purpose better.

NOTE: Socratic make-up is TODAY after school. Be in room 357 by 2:25 to participate. Bring your preparation doc if you still have it. If you don't have it, come anyway.

Agenda:
Read
Close reading of part of Hip Hop Planet
English Journal Entry

Close Reading:
Now that you've read James McBride's complete article, we're going to spend some time today focusing on just a few paragraphs, specifically the last two paragraphs

Today's English Journal Entry:
Respond to the following questions in your English Journal.

  1. What is McBride's purpose for writing this article?
  2. Do you agree with his argument? Why or why not?
Reminders:
Carry a plastic trash bag in your backpack to wrap your textbooks when it rains. You are responsible for water damage. 
Keep reading book #6. Finish by 1/22.


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