1. “There will Come Soft Rains” by Ray BradburyLinks to an external site.
What w
1. “There will Come Soft Rains” by Ray BradburyLinks to an external site.
What will happen to the world if all humans stop existing?
2. “The Poor and Burning Arab” by William SaroyanLinks to an external site.
What does it truly mean to leave behind one’s own home country?
Why is the uncle so attached to his friend?
What connects Armenians with Arabs?
3. “Girls at War” by Chinua AchebeLinks to an external site.
What restrictions do societies place on women and how do women create their own strengths during time of war?
Check In
Based on the assignment, in a sentence or two, what should your peers keep in mind so they can succeed.
Annotate
Underline important sentences from the short story, annotate the margins or use post its, and take photos from at least two to three different sections and share them here.
Reflect
In a 100 to 200 minimum word post, please do the following:
Discuss what caught your attention the most.
Explain why these sentences and or sections you highlighted caught your attention.
Explain what your research topic or question might be.
Include the word count.
Remember, you might end up using your annotations and observations when you write your second essay.
Respond
In a 50 to 70 minimum word response, tell a peer why their observations are insightful. Please include the word count.