August 29

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: "Wankatakiya" by Spirit Nation; "Resignation Superman" by Big Head Todd & The Monsters]

Given what you've learned about the first heroic epic known to be composed in English, and how it reflects the culture/values of its times, nominate an epic story from our times that will be remembered as an emblem of this culture in two thousand years. Explain your choice.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Learning by doing (yay constructive disagreement!)
3. Blaudit

HW:
1. Study vocab
2. Read "The Art of Hosting Good Conversations Online" 
3. Be sure to sign up for Literature Analysis #1