Focused Freewrite: Think about a time when you noticed something changed in your neighborhood or a neighborhood you spend time in. What did you see? what was your initial reaction? what do you think about it now?
building renovation
nationalities in the neighborhood
stores–openings, closings, etc
construction projects–public space
changes in public transit
seasonally/holidays
paper in the windows
construction workers, materials
moving in and out
hear new languages, music, smells
anger for being displaced, change in routine
emphasizes priorities that we might not like
convenience
For homework, continue reading the two pieces we started today. Mark them up: vocabulary, what you agree with, what you want to question or challenge, what makes sense or what you need to understand better, what stands out, what you want to try, what you already do, etc.