LWG+Journal+1


 * JOURNAL #1**
 * ENGLISH II**
 * MR. MULLEN**

I will consistently use the word “journal” to describe shorter writing assignments, but the requirements, as well as the weight of each journal, will adjust to fit our goals. Regardless of the assignment, **every journal should incorporate textual support (that means quotes)** and include proper page citation. Yes, there will be some moments when the journal will allow for a certain amount of creativity; however, the vast majority will test your ability to analyze the literature and form arguable topic sentences/claims. As always, you should ask questions in class or seek me outside of class if there is any confusion.

Carefully reread **either** the tale of the wild pigs on page 53-54 or the one about Bra Spider on pages 74-75. Consider the larger meaning of these myths within the context of Ishmael’s story and then answer the following question:
 * How does the story you’ve selected help Ishmael Beah convey the underlying meaning (theme) of this memoir?**

As you begin to construct this journal, think about the definition of a memoir.

The journal should contain a clear topic sentence. A very basic one would look something like the following:


 * In Ishmael Beah’s memoir //A Long Way// Gone, the story of the wild pigs conveys…**

Helpful Hint: Try to use one quote from the story and then select and utilize two more quotes from the other pages in the book to help your journal make a clear connection between the meaning of the story and the meaning of the book as a whole.


 * It is due on Monday, August 29 at the beginning of class. The scoring guide, explaining how I will grade this journal, is on the wiki.**