9/18 NARRATIVE

1. DESCRIBE A TIME YOU HELPED SOMEONE BY RECREATING THE SCENE.

#2 9/19 Narrative What happened?

#3 9/23 Expository

“What happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime.”

Explain whether you agree or disagree and why.

By K. Hosseini from The Kite Runner

# 4 9/29 Narrative

Ralph Waldo Emerson stated, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Recap a time when you were a good friend.

#5 9/30 Expository The Kite Runner/Ch. 5 pp. 40-43

Assef, a boy a bit older than Amir, is introduced in chapter 5 along with the overthrow of the monarchy led by Zahir Shah .

Explain how Assef is similar to the mujahideen extremists that emerged at this time and provide 2 lines to support your point.

#6 10/6 Narrative

Consider your favorite American tradition and share why that tradition is so enjoyable, meaningful, or memorable for you.

#7 10/10 Expository

Discuss the importance of community involvement in charitable events.

#8 10/21 QFT

“Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.”

- Napoleon Bonaparte (considered one of the world’s greatest military leaders; Born in France 1769).

#9 10/22 Expository or Narrative

“We live in the age of the refugee, the age of exile.”

–Ariel Dorfman

#10 10/27 Narrative or Expository

“When you are guilty, it is not your sins you hate but yourself.” ― Anthony de Mello

#11 10/29 QFT

“Seeking to forget makes exile all the longer; the secret of redemption lies in remembrance.”

Richard von Weizsaecker (German Politician, Born April 15, 1920)