| Students will read/analyze “And the Earth Did Not Part” with a focus on the use of dialogue and stylistic devices
Students will read/analyze “Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950” with a focus on lists and ethical validity and supporting evidence |
Students will read/analyze “On the Road” with a focus on stream of consciousness writing, syntax, and punctuation
–Homework–
| Students are to respond to the following questions:
1. How is Rivera’s piece similar to its aim to Faulkner’s piece? 2. Compare this speech with one other speech in terms of approach to audience, use of techniques. 3. Imitate Kerouac’s style by writing a one-page reflection about the beginning of a trip you’ve taken (or might take). Work on reading journal and USA Test Prep |