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.