september 9

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: "Lo Que Dice" by Ozomatli; "Words (Between the Lines of Age)" by Neil Young]

Adults say it to toddlers all the time: "Use your words."  What do you mean, my words?  We know that fiction authors use dialogue for the purpose of indirect characterization-- as you write the story of your life each day, how do the words you choose create an impression of who you are?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
**Introduction to mindfulness
2. Setting ourselves up for success: habits, practices, & calendars
3. Literature Analysis #1 is due on Friday, September 20

HW:
1. Post your ideas from today's class (title: TODAY I WAS THINKING)
2. Continue reading your Literature Analysis book and begin answering the questions as soon as you're ready
3. Bring brag sheet or résumé on Wednesday