March 25, 2014 - Tuesday

Class Work
Let's finish the movie . . .

A. Catching up . . .
1. What do you know about the General?
2. Whose picture was framed and on the wall in the home of the Mirabel sisters?
3. Who is Leo? To what "party" did he belong?
4. Who tried to kill the General?
5. Why did the General invite the Mirabel family to the state ball?
6. Why does the General hate the people from Haiti?
7. What other problems exist in the Dominican Republic?


We pick up at the home of the Mirabel family.

Following the movie, there will be a brief discussion.

B. This was Thursday's homework.

Think of three possible topics to use as the focus of a definition essay.
Possibilities:

• Revolution
• Walls
• Violence
• Freedom
• Unity
• Separation
• etc...

For each topic, write three sentences for each topic and share your personal thoughts. How does each topic relate to you?

(Three topics
Three sentences per topic.)
(24 pts.) Post in Canvas. this is due Tuesday.

What additional topics did you consider?

For homework, fill in the "definition paper" chart. (Handout)  Bring it to class on Thursday. Hand written notes are fine. If you prefer, simply create a table in WORD and carry on!