Homework Journal #1

HWJ #1: The Glass Castle, pp. 3-41

1-2 Full Page(s) due Tues. 9/6

 

A) What impression of Jeannette’s mother do you get in the first section? Why do you think the author chooses to begin the memoir with this encounter?

B) How do Jeannette’s parents explain the “skedaddle?” How do they justify all the moves? What are Jeannette and her siblings’ reactions to constantly moving?

C) Describe a memory you have of moving, whether it was moving homes, schools, or even rooms. What kind of impact or significance did the move have on you?

Caught in the Act

Choose one of the prompts below. Write a detailed paragraph {minimum of 125 words} about the prompt you chose. Focus mostly on telling the story with descriptions and your feelings.

1. Describe a time you got caught doing something you shouldn't have been doing. How did you get caught? Who caught you? How did you feel? What happened as a result? Would you try it again? Why?

2. Describe a time you got away with doing something you weren't supposed to do. Was it worth it? How'd you get away with it? How did you feel during? After?

3. Describe a time you caught someone doing something he or she shouldn't have been doing. How'd you catch them? What did you do about it, if anything? What happened as a result?

Book Interview

Tonight I want you to interview your IR book choice:

Remember, it's your job to question the text. You're the interviewer and it's your responsibilty to find out as much about this book as you can. Feel free to read some pages to get acquainted with the author's style of writing. If you want to look up more information about the author and/or text, use the Internet as your guide. Take notes on the back of your assignment sheet. Be ready to discuss what your learned in a small group tomorrow.

Currently Reading

Quote of the Week

In your CN, explain the following quote:


"Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves." Ernest Dimnet

Back to School

So glad you joined us at Fairdale High School! Hopefully over the next few years you will experience genuine friendships, a growing education, and many life lessons. It's a safe place that I know you'll learn to love. This is my fourth year here and I can honestly say it's a wonderful environment with awesome students and staff :)

*By Monday, I want you to decorate the cover of your Composition Notebook. You can paint, draw, use magazine clippings, or anything else you can think of to make the notebook your own. It can be words, phrases, or images that represent you. I want you to use this assignment for me to get to know you a little more. What makes you you?