September 11th, 2013

9/11/13

In Class:
Journal--  Reflect on the following passage from Their Eyes Were Watching God:
"Before the week was over [Tea Cake] had whipped Janie. Not because her behavior justified his jealousy, but it relieved that awful fear inside him. Being able to whip her reassured him in possession" (Hurston 147).

Briefly discussed Chapter 17 of Their Eyes Were Watching God, particularly this 'surprising' instance of physical abuse and its nonchalant description.

Students worked independently on:
- Midterm projects and presentation preparation.
- Making up any missed journal entries. *Submit all seven journals before the end of class.*
- Making up any missing work.
- Next reading assignment (through p. 190 by Monday).

Exit ticket: Give yourself a grade for the first half of the block so far with a brief explanation. Consider all your academics, but also your social and outside-of-school life.

Homework:
Finish and submit midterm projects by 3 PM!
Catch up on missing assignments.