Friday, January 10 Brighton Beach Memoirs continuing

Learning Targets:
11-12R3: I can analyze the impact of author’s choices.
11-12R5: I can analyze how varied aspects of structure create meaning and affect the reader. In informational texts, analyze the impact and evaluate the effect structure has on exposition or argument in terms of clarity, persuasive/rhetorical technique, and audience appeal.

 In class: collect your notebooks. Quick write of 8-10 sentences. 
MLA heading, Title: growth
Question: How to we know when we reach adulthood? To what extent do others participate in this process?

 Continuing with the play...we are picking up on page 16.

 If you were absent yesterday, you'll need to catch up. You may collect your own copy from the library. 
       

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