Monday, December 14 to Wednesday, December 23

Monday, December 14 (U-Day)
Due: Read Jack London’s “To Build a Fire”, pp. 495-507 in textbook. Answer the following discussion questions in writing: p. 509, 1, 3 (locate two passages), 5, 7, and 8.
Class: Jack London’s naturalism. Eco-Symposium selections.

Tuesday, December 15 (M-Day)
Due: Complete (and update) chart for your selected author. Begin research of issue. Bring textbook as necessary.
Class: Collaborating on author charts. Passages from readings. Elements of style.

Wednesday, December 16 (T-Day)
Due: One-page summary of environmental issue. Bring textbook as necessary.
Class: A closer look at style—individually and in collaboration.

Friday, December 18 (H-Day)
Due: Complete draft of symposium speech; bring 3 copies to class.
Class: Peer review and edit of speech drafts.

Monday, December 21 (F-Day)
Due: Eco-Symposium speeches—final copy. Prepare to present.
Class: Eco-Symposium, Day 1. Distribute Grapes of Wrath texts.

Tuesday, December 22 (S-Day)
Due: Performance assessments.
Class: Eco-Symposium, Day 2.

Wednesday, December 23 (U-Day)
Due: Performance assessments.
Class: Eco-Symposium, Day 3.