May 25

I hope you're enjoying reading The Bean Trees. The themes it deals with give us opportunities for some great discussions.  As you read, look for the following motifs and themes:

• Immigration
• Racism
• Ethics--our responsibility to help others

Homework tonight: Read chapter 12

Reading schedule day by day: 5/25 ch 12, Wed ch 13, 14, Thur ch 15 , Finish over the weekend

 If anyone is having a tough time getting into the book, mention it to your mom and I'll be she will say she's read it or has always been interested in reading it (62% chance, I'm guessing.  Plus or minus 0.5%).  

It's a fun one to discuss at home.

Journal: what is the point of Estevan's story about how they eat in heaven?  You might want to focus your comments on a theme or two in the novel.

3/4 page.  Due today. 10 points

Oral Presentations:

This Friday: Thomas; Brooke; Alah; anyone else who hasn't gone

Monday: Kennedy; Lizbeth

Tuesday: Marisa K; Jasmine