Dual Credit
1301
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In her book, Rubin argues the “importance of
keeping happy memories vivid” (101).
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Describe a photograph or family tradition in
vivid detail. Why is this memory important
“to keep vivid” in your own pursuit of
happiness?
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Early in the novel, Rubin outlines 12
commandments. These “truths” help guide
her as she pursues a greater sense of
happiness.
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In your journals, construct 12
commandments of your own.
After each commandment, write an
explanation of why this commandment is
important.
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Pick a cartoon.
Respond to the cartoon
 What rhetorical devices/appeals does it employ?
 How does it appeal to you?
 Respond to it personally.
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Considering the short pieces we have read
and discussed, develop a position regarding
the relationship between happiness and
identity. To what extent is identity shaped by
social construct?
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Review your answer to last week’s free write for
5 minutes.
Watch the TED talk on identity:
 http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_
danger_of_a_single_story/transcript?language=en
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Now continue/revamp the argument you made
on identity and happiness.
 Add an anecdote, continue your argument, add
rhetorical appeals, change your argument, etc.
 Last 5 minutes of class, exchange with someone–
comment/ respond to his/her argument silently.
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Read the Gary Soto piece. Annotate as you go.
In your journal, analyze his use of contrast, repetition,
pacing, diction, and imagery. (make a chart if you want)
How do these methods emphasize the meaning?
*After you have analyzed all 5 and come up with a
theme/meaning, find a partner and talk over it.
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Last 5 minutes: reflect on your discussion.
 What new information was presented?
 What do you think the meaning is now?
 What device do you think best illustrates this meaning?
Ask about me.
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Pick up journals
Get out your reading packet.
Journal check today.
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The poems we’ve read are steeped in
American pride, the American Dream,
American success, etc. How is this idea of
success and happiness different from the
success we see in Outliers, “Rethinking the
American Dream” by AJ Le Van, and “How Do
You Redefine Success?” by Leon Seltzer? How
have we gotten here? Where do we go from
here?
20 minutes
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Malcolm Gladwell argues that there’s no such
thing as a self-made man and that superachievers are successful because of their
circumstances, their families, and their
appetite for hard work. Is this view different
from the way you have thought about and
understood success in the past? How has
this book impacted the way you view
success?
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Respond to the questions on your visual
analysis assignment page in a few
paragraphs.
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Next week’s schedule
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Mon: Lab 2106: goal—find sources that will support one another
 Tues: Lab 2106: goal—complete work cited and begin annotations
 Wed: Library Day: works cited due at the beginning of the period—formative; goal—
correct works cited and work on annotations
 Fri: Journal reflection of Visual Analysis Timed writing; bring hard copies or electronics
to work on annotations; teacher conferences
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Look at the two prompts– choose one that you will begin
researching Monday. Think of the key words you will use to
search academic sources.
Choose one of the following prompts about which to write:
Imagine a Halloween with no candy. Do you think you would still have fun? Why or why
not? Write a journal entry about it.
 Write a journal entry about the best trick you have ever pulled (or the best one that has
ever been pulled on you).
 Write your own ghost story/spooky tale.
 If you could make a magic brew, what would you make? Why?
 Pretend that you are a jack-o-lantern. Describe Halloween from a jack-o-lantern's point of
view.
 Use your five senses. Brainstorm a list of all the Halloween sights, sounds, smells, tastes,
and feelings you can think of.
 Make a list of Halloween safety tips (humorous or serious).
 Write an announcement for a Halloween party. Keep it short, but make sure it captures
the reader's attention. Include information on at least three to four fun (school
appropriate) activities you have planned for the party.
 Create your own Halloween prompt.
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