Agenda and Homework for Friday, 1/25
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1. “Sample” Reading Check:
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- Provide two examples of White’s humor in the text. State the type of humor and explain why it is humorous for each example.
2. Work in Small Groups:
a. Merlyn: Arthur’s Teacher/Animal Transformation worksheet
3. Define “Might is Right” and Self-reliance
4. Distribute Types of Societies w.s. (review and discuss)
5. Read/Discuss
6. Distribute and begin working on Book I study questions
HW: Read chapters 4-6
a. Pay attention to:
1. Character descriptions and relationships
2. White’s use of humor (type and why it is humorous)
3. Definition of “Might is Right” and Self-Reliance and how they pertains to chapter 5
4. Type of society and leader in chapter 5
5. What Arthur learns (consider whether he proves or disproves the theory about “Might is Right”)
6. Plot and overall significance
**Reading quiz next class on chapters 1-6