Thursday, November 2nd

1. Literature circle discussions- Chapters 4, 5, 6 of Hidden Figures. 

• focus on the development of a critical conversation about the text. 
• continue examination of literary devices in the text.
• reach out to other texts... what similarities do you see between a multitude of texts and Hidden Figures. 
• what is the significance of conversations of gender in this text? 

2. Respond to the Google Classroom discussion question(s) reflecting upon literature circle meeting.

For Friday . . .
Take a reading passage from the first six chapters of the book that you feel exemplifies the significance of this story that is being told?  You will first have to identify what you feel is the significance of this story to the world... to the world of literature... to science... to gender... to civil rights. You will be examining this passage as a microcosm of the larger text.

Have a copy of the chosen passage... make sure that you can tell your classmates where to find this passage. Explicate the components of the passage that contributes to your argument as to the significance of this passage. You will point to diction.. plot points... characterization... tone... symbolism... etc.

Be ready on Friday to present your findings to the class... or smaller group... in a 3-5 minute presentation/instruction.

For Thursday, November 9th: Read chapters 7-14 of Hidden Figures