Friday, October 12

I will collect all assignments in class on Monday, 10/15!!

A.    Answer the following questions about “American History” on a separate sheet of paper.

1.     Eugene and Elena come from very different cultures, yet they have some things in common. What are they?

2.     The story takes place on the day of JFK’s assassination. President Kennedy was committed to eliminating prejudice and establishing equal rights for all Americans. How does Elena encounter prejudice in the story?

3.     On page 5, Elena walks to Eugene’s house and thinks about the history of El Building. What does she realize about the history of her neighborhood and the people who lived there before her?

4.     Read the last paragraph of the story. Pay attention to Elena’s description of the snow. Why do you think she pays such close attention to the snow? How could her experience relate to the snow turning gray?

5.     Why do you think this story is called “American History”? Explain.

B.    Read your Upfront Magazine and complete AOTW #5: Choose one of the following articles to read. Write your AOTW in your Writer’s Notebook.

1.     "Unsafe Behind the Wheel" pages 6-7

2.     “According to the Latest Poll” pages 12-13

3.     “The Manhattan Project” pages 18-21

C. Complete your Word Maps