8th Grade Literature w/Martha
Secret Life of Bees
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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Monday, 9/12 Chapter 1, Pages 2-33
Wednesday, 9/14 Chapter 2, Pages 34-56
Friday, 9/16 Chapter 3, Pages 57-66
Monday, 9/19 Chapter 4, Pages 67-81
Wednesday, 9/21 Chapter 5, Pages 82-101
Black Madonna report
Friday, 9/23 Chapter 6, Pages 102-114
Monday, 9/26 Chapter 7, Pages 115-135
Wednesday, 9/28 Chapter 8, Pages 136-164
Friday, 9/30 Chapter 9, Pages 165-188
Monday, 10/03 Chapter 10, Pages 189-213
Wednesday, 10/05 Chapter 11, Pages 214-231
Friday, 10/07 Chapter 12, Pages 232-256
Monday, 10/10 Chapter 13, Pages 257-276
Wednesday, 10/12 Chapter 14, Pages 278-302
Monday, 10/17 How to write a literature essay
Wednesday, 10/19 Discuss essay topics and points
Friday, 10/21 Essay Q/A’s
Monday, 10/24 Essays due
Book cover art project 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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