september 19

JOURNAL TOPIC: ["Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett; "Strength, Courage & Wisdom" by India Arie]

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden observed, "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."  Briefly describe your character and your reputation.  What differences do you see between the two?

AGENDA:
*Minute of Mindfulness
1. Journal
2. Thoughtful Thursday: finding a mentor and recruiting your tribe
3. "Young Goodman Brown"
4. Characterization (indirect v. direct, static v. dynamic)
5. Plot
6. Reminder: Time Investment Portfolio

HW:
1. Read 20-30 minutes in your literature analysis book (if you've already finished it, do this from memory) and post to your blog about it with at least one observation about theme, tone, plot, diction, syntax, or characterization
2. Update your Time Investment Portfolio: how many hours each day are you selling, giving, spending, and passing?
3. Answer the "Young Goodman Brown" questions at the end of the story.  Please post on your blog by Monday (title: YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN)