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If Gold Will Rust, What Then Will Iron Do?

12/14/2020

Daily Literary Quote
"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses."
- John F. Kennedy

Journal Prompt
What are some current examples of corruption in a position of power (government, church, law enforcement, etc.) you recall from the news, internet, etc.? Do you think corrupt people seek power or power corrupts? Explain.

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Point and Clique

12/10/2020

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Imagine you are an observer walking through our school for the first time. How might you organize or classify the groups that you encounter? What sort of factors might influence how you classify the people? What judgments might you make about the different groups? Why do we tend to classify and stereotype people in this manner?

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Life is a Highway

12/8/2020

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Daily Literary Quote
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”
― Ernest Hemingway

Journal Prompt
Write about your most memorable road trip. Why did you go? What did you do to pass the time while driving? Who did you go with?

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Occupations

12/7/2020

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Daily Literary Quote
"In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society."
- Henry David Thoreau

Journal Prompt
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales are often referenced only by their occupations (ie. the Knight, the Miller, the Wife of Bath), highlighting their roles in society. Are our occupations still influential in forming our identities? If so, how? Provide some specific examples to support your opinion.

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Isn't it Ironic (Dontcha Think)?

12/3/2020

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Daily Literary Quote
“I quote others only to better express myself.”
- Michael de Montaigne

Journal Prompt
Briefly describe the three different types of irony and provide an example for each from a movie, television show, or book. (Google it, if you can't think of any.) Respond to the examples given by others.

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All that Class

12/1/2020

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Daily Literary Quote
“They had far more in common than either realized. One was born Catholic, the other Protestant. One was born Irish, the other British. But neither was the greatest difference between them. One was born rich and the other poor.”
- Joseph O’Conner

Journal Prompt
What social classes exist in America? Do you think all classes are treated equally? Why or why not? Is it easy to change one’s social class?