Please work silently and thoughtfully! If you do not finish in class today, we will
continue later in the week.
1.
Read the article the Wall Street Journal article, “Darkness Too Visible.”
Highlight words
you don't know while you're reading, and writing a brief definition or synonym for the word next to
it on the article. Some words may overlap from our previous article (such as
“depravity”) but there will be others that will definitely be new to you. (This
article has more complex language than the NYT one.)
2.
Write 1 paragraph (in your Chrome books) summarizing
Gurdon’s central argument. (Do not
include your opinion; just consolidate her own main points.)
3.
Write 1 paragraph stating your opinion about the
article. What points do you think are valid and why? What points do you disagree with? What arguments do you
think are off base? Why?
**NOTE: In addition to Gurdon’s concern that today’s
content is too graphic, violent, and disturbing, she also argues that reading
material can actually influence kids’ taste, and potentially even their
actions. Do you agree with this agreement?
4.
Write 1 paragraph reflecting your own reason for
your love of the literature you read, and your choice for the subject matter of
your creative short story. Why do you think there was such a consistent theme
of violence, darkness, and loss in your peers' short stories?
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