I feel completely wiped out. Phew. It was really good to see everyone today and to get back to learning and talking/interacting with all of you. I'm hoping that by the end of the week my jaw will feel a bit less sore so that class can be a bit more engaging. Here's what you need to do for me tonight:
Juniors: You need to finish reading Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government" - this piece is pretty heady and dense. I suggest that after every paragraph you stop and review the main ideas and content presented. This will be one of the only ways to make sense of what he's trying to say here. Pay attention to his criticisms of government and what he thinks government should be. Also, note all of the metaphors that he uses to discuss the government and what it does. We will really break down this text tomorrow to understand what he is trying to do.
Freshmen: Tonight you will need to read Act II, Scene 6 of Romeo and Juliet - the wedding scene - and complete your Who, What, Where, When notes. I will be checking these notes on Friday. Don't forget that with the field trip on Wednesday that you assignment will not be due until then. I would spend some time reviewing the rest of Act II as well seeing as you will soon have (next week) an exam on Act II. Finally, those of you not keeping up with your notecards are going to be in for a world of hurt next week as we move foward with the research project. Please take this week to get your notecards done and see me if you need any help. We have very few classes left until exams start - you've got to meet every deadline as we come to the end.
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