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“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” George Orwell (1984) Journal Prompt Reflect on the highlight(s) of your spring break.
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Daily Literary Quote
“The heart of an Irishman is nothing but his imagination” ― George Bernard Shaw Journal Prompt Read this article about the history of St. Patrick's Day, and discuss what you learned. What are some interesting facts? Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the United States? In chapters 2 and 3, Scout begins her public school career. What were your "first days" of school like? Think about your earliest school experiences and how they compare to Scout's.
In Chapter 1, Scout, Jem, and Dill are fascinated by the Radley house. When you were a child, was there a neighbor, family member, or place that scared you? Describe that person/place as you remember them and think about how your experience parallels the children in the novel.
Daily Literary Quote
“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” ― George Orwell Journal Prompt What kinds of historical events do people record? What is it about the events that make them worth studying? What sort of events do we conveniently omit? Why? |
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