Tuesday, June 1, 2010

ENGLISH 1 – TO DO


1. Constructed Response

Reread the Robert Frost Poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay” on handout provided. Now read Johnny’s interpretation of it on page 178 of The Outsiders. Do you agree with Johnny? Why or Why not? What exactly does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to “STAY GOLD”?


2. Posterboard

Complete Research on 1960’s and current day with instructions previously distributed. Use the POSTERBOARD provided and split it down the middle. Use it to compare / contrast the times. Each group should choose ONE area of interest (ex: economy, war, technology, fashion, ettc. Use visual effects (illustrations) of the comparisons.


Compare / Contrast Essay

3.

When complete read directions for compare/contrast essay below and begin. Rough draft is due Friday, June 4.