1/26/16

• Introduction to Semester Research Project
• Overview of Project
• Stage 1: Gathering of Primary Sources
• Mentor bios given
• HW due by Fri. 1/29/16: By this date, share a draft of your introductory email to your mentor with me on Google Docs.
• HW due Mon. 2/1/16: Send approved introductory email to your mentor.

• "Dead Poets Society"
• Discussion of "She Walks in Beauty" by George Gordon, Lord Byron
• Viewing of final section of film
• HW due Thurs. 1/28/16: Write one page addressing the messages you think the film sends. Focus on the message that impacted you most- poetry, friendship, individuality, carpe diem, family, the student-teacher relationship, etc. Explain how these messages were presented and reinforced in the film.

• The Canterbury Tales: Continuation of pilgrim portrait presentations