Thursday, January 9, 2014

Nonfiction Unit

We've read several pieces for our nonfiction unit: Into Thin Air, "No Gumption", "The Chase", "Barrio Boy", "I Am a Native of North America", and "Nolan Ryan: Texas Treasure". Which two pieces did you like the best and why? Please provide details from the stories to support your answers.

Monday, January 6, 2014

"I Am a Native of North America" by Chief Dan George

Do you agree that "the power to love" is the most important human quality? Why or why not? What other thoughts do you have about this essay?