9.22.14

SAT Question of the Day: We'll do these questions from time to time to practice fluency, grammar, and vocabulary skills and breaking down what SAT questions are looking for from students. http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day?questionId=20140921&oq=1 http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day?questionId=20140920&oq=1


 * WU: Alexie Logic--Write at least a half a page responding to the following quote and questions: **


 * Sherman Alexie describes how he “throws his weight against the locked doors” of the “already defeated Indian” students he encounters who “carry neither pencil nor pen . . . stare out the window” and “refuse and resist”(108). He concludes by saying that he is trying to “save their lives”(108). **


 * What does he mean by the idea that he’s “throwing his weight against locked doors”? What is he explaining about himself using this metaphor? **


 * Why does Alexie work with students who resist his ideas? **


 * In what way is Alexie trying to “save their/our lives”? **


 * Are there any ideas, causes, or people you “throw your weight against locked doors” for? Why? **

Discussion of "Superman and Me"

No HW today--enjoy!