Monthly Archives: April 2016

Have a great Spring Break everybody! Three small things to do: Reread pages 280 to the end, and note the major plot points. Read the Afterword by M. Washington. Read the Brock interview and the Harris article and decide which … Continue reading →

Here is the Wikipedia article on BG, BS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Girl%2C_Brownstones Here is the “Small Island” song: For Tuesday, read up to page 264–beginning of Chapter 8 in Book 4. If you have ideas for extra credit, let me know. Prof. Scanlan

Hi, Journal 5: after reading to 147 (Beginning of Ch7) write 250 words on one of these themes as it relates to Book 3: music, War, the body/touch, homesickness, revenge. Cheers, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, Please read to page 113–the beginning of chapter 5 in Book 3. In your notebook write down one event or revelation that surprised you. And don’t forget to think about homesickness. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, Read to page 61 and come to class with two questions gleaned from our reading. No question is too small or too large. Write the question in your notebook. Journal 5 will be delayed until next Tuesday. Best, … Continue reading →