Objective: Students will be able to write an original theme poem that uses Langston Hughes’ form (Writing Standard 1.5)

Date: December 14, 2006

Period 1 and 4
1. Present Poster for “Theme for English B” by Langston Hughes
2. Theme for Advanced Lit. Original Poem
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule Chp. 28-29








Good Earth Quiz: Answer in a complete, specific paragraph (Note: a paragraph is not 3 sentences).

Describe how Wang’s home has changed in Chapters 20-25. You will want to discuss Olan, Lotus, Cuckoo, the Uncle’s Wife and the Eldest son. How does Wang get away from all of his troubles?

Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above: Written Poem due next class.

The Good Earth Reading Schedule:



M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete