March 3

Agenda:

  1. Reading time (and conferencing as needed)

  2. In groups, read "The End of Science Fiction."

      • Annotate and discuss with your group.

      • What is the social commentary and how is it developed?

  3. Individually, read "The Day the Saucers Came."

      • Write a thesis for the poem. What is the social commentary and how is it developed?

4. If time allows, introduce the Creative Piece Project.

Homework: Begin thinking about what you will do for your social commentary assignment.