English XI
Mr. Benjamin
 11 February 2008

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Mon. 11 Feb.
         E:  Discussion of Hemingway
         H.W.: Read The Snows of Kilimanjaro
         F:  Discussion of Hemingway 
         H.W.: Read The Snows of Kilimanjaro

Tues. 12 Feb. 
         E: Discussion of Hemingway **Essay rewrites due**
         H.W.: Read Hills Like White Elephants and A Clean, Well-Lighted Place
         F:  Drop Day
         H.W.: As above

Weds. 13 Feb. 
         E: Drop Day 
         H.W.:  As above
         F:  Discussion of Hemingway **Essay rewrites due**
         H.W.:  Read Hills Like White Elephants and A Clean, Well-Lighted Place

Thurs. 14 Feb. 
         Winter Break

Fri. 15 Feb. 
         Winter Break

Mon. 18 Feb.
         Winter Break

Tues. 19 Feb.
         E: Discussion of Hemingway 
         H.W.:  Begin work on Hemingway essay; purchase As I Lay Dying.  Test on Hemingway stories Friday.
         F:  Discussion of Hemingway
         H.W.:  Begin work on Hemingway essay; purchase As I Lay Dying. Test on Hemingway stories Friday.

Essay, due 28 FEB: The "Hemingway Hero" and the "Hemingway Woman" are recognized stereotypes.  Analyze either the male or female characters in the Hemingway stories we have read. You must cite examples from at least three stories to support your analysis of these characters. Focus on the qualities displayed by these characters, using specific examples from the text to support your ideas.  Include at least one critical reference in your essay.