Week 6

Monday, October 12

• Free write:
  • Why do you think the inside of the library seems so much more lonely to Neville than the world outside?
  • Are there any actions of Neville's that you disagree with? What do you think he should do differently?
• In small groups, discuss: So far (through chapter 13), what seems to be the greatest threat to Neville?
  • Identify four different types of conflicts present in the plot of this book (man vs. __)
  • Find an instance or a quote the exemplifies that type of conflict.
  • Are these conflicts equal in weight, or is there one central conflict at work in this text?
  • Which conflict is the greatest threat to Neville? Why do you think so?
  • If you had to weigh fear vs. hope in Book 1, which is stronger? What about Book 2 so far?
  • Choose one of your discussion questions to pose to the large class.
• Bring your answers to a large group discussion.
• Start reading tomorrow's assignment: chapters 14-16, pages 110-132, with 2 double-entry journal entries.

Tuesday, October 13

• I Am Legend Quiz #2

• Small group discussion with written responses. Hand these in by the end of the hour!
• Start viewing The Island

• For tomorrow: read chapter 17 (pages 133-147)

I am checking notebooks tomorrow! I should find free writes from October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12.

Wednesday, October 14

• Watch The Island

• For Monday: Read the rest of I Am Legend (pages 147-170)

I am checking notebooks today! I should find free writes from October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12.

October 15-16

NO SCHOOL