Winesburg, Ohio

1/11: "Strength of God" and "The Teacher" (see below). CHANGE in reading schedule: "An Awakening" and "Death" for Thursday. "Sophistication" and "Departure" for Friday.

1/6: Continuing The Graduate.

Classwork: On the front of the notecard: React to what we watched of The Graduate yesterday. Tell me what’s funny and why. What do you make of Ben and what is ailing him and why. On the back of the notecard: Reflect on insights you had about the story “Nobody Knows.” THINK about men, about women and about small town gossips double standards, expectations and other hazards. THINK about the grotesque, the truth and how you know it. THINK about what the story reveals about George’s character, make connections to The Graduate, etc. Fill both sides of the notecard.

1/5: "Paper Pills" and we started The Graduate.

1/4: Class discussion about "Hands." Reading "Paper Pills" tonight

1/3: HOMEWORK: Reading "Hands" tonight.

Please read the "Reading Winesburg Ohio..." handout attached below. The reading schedule is on the handout.