August+29+-+September+2

=The Miracle - 1936 Olympic Crew= = = =Monday 8/29= 1. Read electronic copy of column. 2. Take notes in your journal as you read. (Look for interesting points, connections, big ideas, etc.)
 * ** Olympics can bring the world together Column: Fixation on problems defeats the purpose of the Olympics **


 * RL check tomorrow (Make sure you have 2.5 hours and a signature.)

=** Tuesday 8/30 **= = Wednesday 8/31 = 1. Read poem again and background information for the writer. 2. Write your own "//Before//" poem about something you participate in. Use Alexis Pappas poem as a guide.
 * Finish writing column with partner. Draft should be finished when you come to class on Wednesday. Revisions and editing will be done in class.
 * RL
 * Poem: "//Before//" by Alexis Pappas

=**Thursday 9/1**= =**Friday 9/2**= 
 * RL
 * Choose a person from //Boys in the Boat.//(For example: Joe Rantz) Write a "Before" poem from their perspective. Your poem should be in edited and published form ready for class tomorrow. You do not need to print it.
 * RL (RL check on Tuesday after Labor Day)