Block Day, October 4 & 5 ~ Journals 6, 7 & 8

EQ: What do you think the author is telling us about the nature of human cruelty? 

TODAY:
Journal 6: Answer the following in well crafted paragraphs.

1. How would you describe Pisskop's personality? 
2. Describe the demeanor and reputation of Inkosi-Inkosikazi.
3. What about Pisskop's time with Inkosi makes his night water stop? (your theory)
4. Unpack the dreams and the symbolism you see in them.
5. Why does Inkosi give Pisskop the chicken? 

Finish reading Chapter 2

Journal 7: Write at least two open ended discussion questions about Ch.2.

Research Preparation

• Your next essay will be a synthesis of research about a chosen topic.
• You may choose your own research question centered around Nelson Mandela or Apartheid. Consider a specific question such as...
• What inspired Mandela? What made him a strong leader, strong enough to persist for almost fifty years? What was the process of change after the apartheid laws had been outlawed? etc...
• Click here for a timeline.

HOMEWORK

• Journal 8: Write down at least one research question you want to use for your synthesis essay.
• Make sure you've read Chapter 2, for there will be a QUIZ on Monday.
• Review word parts..... QUIZ on Tuesday. 

• Fragment/Run On QUIZ on Tuesday. Here are some practice links: 

10th grade Fragment Practice
10th grade Run On Practice