Wednesday May 15, 2024

Circle: what did you get in the most trouble for with your parents as kid? 

Learning Target: Symbolism-How authors use symbolism to help develop a theme.

Review of Symbolism/Matrix Montana 1948

Reading Quiz:  Finish Montana. Pop Quiz

Move to reading:  Book must be finished by Wednesday May, 15th

Activity: Montana 1948 Shadows Chart

What purpose's do shadows have?  These can be both positive and negative.

One more line...The Enlightenment and American Revolution.  What were the "Shadows" that Enlightenment thinkers were trying to wake up from? Enlightenment: The "shadow" that Enlightenment thinkers were trying to disprove was the dominance of traditional authority, superstition, and dogma over human thought and society. This dominance included the unquestioned authority of monarchs, religious institutions, and established hierarchies, which often limited individual freedoms and stifled intellectual progress.

Enlightenment thinkers sought to challenge these shadows by promoting reason, scientific inquiry, individualism, and the pursuit of knowledge based on empirical evidence and critical thinking. They advocated for the rights of individuals, including freedom of expression, religious tolerance, and the separation of church and state. By shedding light on the darkness of ignorance and tyranny, they aimed to illuminate the path toward a more rational, just, and enlightened society.

Activity: What are the shadows we live with now? American Dream?  First, define it.  Second, do you think its possible to attain?  Third, why do we believe it?  Fourth, does it serve a bigger purpose?  Be ready to report out.  Here are some others.  Using the previous mentioned topics you will debate at your table and then move to a side of the room to defend your response.  There are no wrong answers.

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