We are preparing to embark on a great adventure... at least it is supposed to be a great adventure. Science fiction is no longer for the geeky, thanks so much to the onslaught of television shows like The Event, Heroes, and even Lost.
And so we will begin digging deeper into Sci-Fi by immersing ourselves in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 which we began reading today. On Monday and Tuesday of next week, we will be performing an active response to media as we watch the movie V for Vendetta. The movie is rated R and a permission slip has gone home to all parents. For those who do not feel comfortable allowing their student to view the movie which does have some strong language and violence rest assured that students will not be docked for not watching the movie and alternate activities will be provided.
As we are moving into one of the busiest times of the year for school and for families, I would like to able to get through this novel before things become so hectic it is impossible to carve out 30 minutes of reading time, so if we could work together as a team to ensure they are "Bradburying" their heads in F451 for about 15 to 30 minutes a night that would give them the opportunity to be past the novel before the Holiday Hectic-ness!
Again, please feel free to always drop by our class to observe or just visit. But beware! We might make you participate in one of our "off the wall" activities!
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