First we studied page 12 in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian--"Who My Parents would have been If Somebody Had Paid Attention to their Dreams." Then, I asked students to create a depiction of their own parents' dreams; there was about 10 minutes for students to get started/brainstorm about their parents' aspirations. This assignment is due on Thursday.
Next, we watched a short video about Sherman Alexie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze8uYk_QcEw
Then, students received a literary log and we completed the first entry together. Students will add to this log throughout the reading. At the end of class, we read pages 16-31.
Next, we watched a short video about Sherman Alexie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze8uYk_QcEw
Then, students received a literary log and we completed the first entry together. Students will add to this log throughout the reading. At the end of class, we read pages 16-31.