Assignments for Week of February 4 - 8

Mon., Feb. 4          Literature            Listen to the TED Talk by Chimamanda Adichie, author of
                                                          Purple Hibiscus.

                             http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.html
                         
                             Answer these questions:
                             1.  What are some stereotypes about Africans?
                             2.  When Adichie began to write stories at the age of 7, why did her
                                   characters have blonde hair and drink ginger tea?
                             3.  What is the danger of a single story?
                             4.  Why did the professor say Adichie's novel was "inauthentic"?
                             5.  When has Adichie herself been guilty of believing in a single story?
                             6.  Add your own question and answer.

                              RCG                   Turn in written proposal for Gender Project

Tues., Feb. 5          RCG                   Read these two articles:

                              

-->                           Why Aren’t Black Girls Allowed to Be Girls?

                       http://www.xojane.com/issues/why-arent-black-girls-allowed-be-girls

                                5 Ways the Word Strong Is Used against Black Women

                           http://everydayfeminism.com/2012/10/strong-black-women/

Wed., Feb. 6        Literature               Read pages 3-16 in Purple Hibiscus twice.  

                                                            Bring 3 points to class.

                                                            Be prepared for a quiz.

Thurs., Feb. 7       RCG                     Library time to research sources for Gender Projects.

Fri., Feb 8            Literature              Read pages 19-36 in Purple Hibiscus twice.  

                                                            Bring 3 points to class.

                                                            Be prepared for a quiz.