Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Schedule for after Spring Break


Schedule for 3/21 through the end of the semester
*When a reading is listed in the schedule, it needs to be read before class starts on that date.  
Readings are listed by Author’s last name and Chapter numbers, except the Tatar book, which is listed by story title, due to several editions of the book being available.
Date
Topic
Readings
Assignments Due
3.21
Harry Potter & When Childhood Goes to Hollywood
Rowling Chs. 9-17
*We will be watching Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone in class today
Wishlist Due
3.28
Presentations, Book Popularity, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings
Tolkien Book I (Chs. 1-7)

*You will receive an article about Lord of the Rings in class today to read for 4.11
Be sure you are playing or watching videos of LoTRO to prepare for the lesson plan project
4.4
Lord of the Rings
Tolkien Book I (Chs. 8-12) & Book II (Chs. 1-5, or Chs. 13-18 depending on how your book is laid out) *We will be watching Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in class today
Harry Potter Adaptation Due
4.11
Lord of the Rings
Tolkien Book II (Chs. 6-10 or Chs. 19-23 depending on how your book is laid out) Apperly article passed out in class on 3.28
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4.18
Debriefing, Q&A, fun activity!!
4.25
Conclusions and a must-know history of children’s lit
Internet Diary Due | LoTR Lesson Plan Due
Wed. 5.4
Take Home Final Due