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Thoughtful Conversations in Senior English Class

Engage with characters from *Brave New World*, discuss manipulation through education, reflect on personal growth, and explore dystopian themes in literature. Stay curious and seek deeper meanings in your readings.

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Thoughtful Conversations in Senior English Class

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  1. Senior English 10/24/11 • Talk to a character in Brave New World. Ask the character a question, scold them, advise them, yell at them, or beg them to change… whatever. Pretend the character is someone who may listen to you. • What did the mountain climber name his son? • Corvine – crow like; pertaining to acrow. Goals Try to find a big idea to think about while reading. Get openers in the book. Homework – Try to get through chapter 3 or more today.

  2. Senior English 10/25/11 • How can education be used to manipulate public behavior? • Why were the elephants thrown out of the swimming pool? • Dystopia – the opposite of utopia. Goals – Discuss Which big ideas interest you. Read silently. Homework – Continue your reading today.

  3. Senior English 10/26/11 • How important is reflection in your life? Do you need to think about things you’ve done? • What do you get when you cross a cat and a canary? • Monoglot – a person who speaks only one language. The opposite of a polyglot Goals –Read quietly contemplate whether or not we need to think/reflect to know ourselves or should we try not to think. Homework – None unless you’d like to catch up on your reading.

  4. Senior English 10/27/11 • Do you think our world is headed in the direction of Brave New World ? Why or why not? • What do you get when you cross a cat and a canary? • Monoglot – a person who speaks only one language. The opposite of a polyglot Goals – Discuss quotes and themes from the book in large group. Continue to search for quotes that support that theme in the second part of the book. Homework – Work on your more pages for the week. Write down quotes that you might use to support your theme. Don’t forget the Vocab Quiz tomorrow, week 9 words.

  5. Senior English 10/28/11 • Five minutes to prepare for your vocabulary quiz. • Why did the stoplight turn red? • Illth – the opposite of wealth. Goals – Complete week 9 vocabulary study. Look at Schmoop activities Homework – Try to “catch up.” Check out a book?

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