Homework+(Memoir)

__**Due Monday, February 2nd**__ Single page excerpt of previously written assignment. Choose the piece of writing by your own criteria: - The piece you worked hardest on - The piece you are most proud of - Something you don't think was entirely successful but has potential - A piece that most closely resembles what you want your final memoir to look like. Above all, this piece is a way for me to get a sense of what your memoir is going to look like, so pick a piece that you want me to read.
 * ONLY one page**
 * Printed.**

__**Due Wednesday, February 4th**__ Draft of "Middle into High School" piece - 4-5 rough pages, **printed.** (for peer editing)

__**Due Monday, February 9th**__ "Middle into High School" final piece - 4 to 5 full pages
 * - shared with jschobel@philasd.org by 5PM **

__**Due Wednesday, February 11th**__ - Read chapter 1 of //The Thunderbolt Kid//

__**Due Thursday, February 12th**__ - Answer Discussion Questions on //The Thunderbolt Kid//

__** Due Tuesday, February 16th **__ - Character Sheet justification due. In about a page, tell me about your character, tell me some of his or her characteristics, and defend/rationalize the decisions you made.

- In response to the podcast we listened to today: http://www.radiolab.org/story/91578-clive/ 1. If you were to lose your memory, much like Clive, which two skills or elements of your character would remain, would persist through total memory loss. Why? 2. In your own words (using a comparison or metaphor, probably) - describe what it would feel like to be afflicted with the condition that Clive Wearing has.
 * __Due Wednesday, March 4th__**

__**Due Thursday, March 5th**____ - __ - 3 Page Final Draft of Alter Ego Piece along with ONE page introduction of character - Thursday. - via GOOGLE DRIVE.

**The Glass Castle Reading Schedule, Groups and Reflection Handout**

 * Past Assignments**