Secret Life of Bees Syllabus


The dates indicated below are the dates the readings will be discussed in class, so you need to have the assignment completed by the due date.

 DUE DATE                                     WHATS DUE
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Mon, 8/31                                    Chapter 1, Pages 2-33
Wed, 9/2                                      Chapter 2, Pages 34-56
Fri, 9/4                                         Chapter 3, Pages 57-66
Wed, 9/9                                       Chapter 4, Pages 67-81
Friday, 9/11                                  Chapter 5, Pages 82-101
                                                     Black Madonna report
Wed, 9/16                                     Chapter 6, Pages 102-114
Fri, 9/18                                        Chapter 7, Pages 115-135
Mon, 9/21                                     Chapter 8, Pages 136-164
Fri, 9/25                                        Chapter 9, Pages 165-188
Mon, 9/28                                     Chapter 10, Pages 189-213
Fri, 10/02                                       Chapter 11, Pages 214-231
Mon, 10/05                                    Chapter 12, Pages 232-256
Wed, 10/7                                      Chapter 13, Pages 257-276
Fri, 10/9                                         Chapter 14, Pages 278-302
Mon, 10/12                                    How to write a literature essay
Wed, 10/14                                    Discuss essay topics and points
Mon, 10/19                                    Essay Q/A’s
Wed, 10/21                                    Creative project due
Fri, 10/23                                       Essay due

You are expected to read the material twice and turn in at least three points you want to discuss in class on each assigned reading.  There will be a 5-question quiz at the beginning of class each day. 

You will be assessed in the following areas:
1.    Reading quiz average
2.    Quality of written points
3.    Quality of participation in discussions.
4.    Quality of final essay
5.    Attitude: completion of assignments and enthusiasm for learning

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