And Still the Box Is Not Full: August 31, 2018

Focus: Why this book, right now?

1. Warming up with a metacognitive on the opening letter in this book

2. Offering you the best gift I have:

"Well, here's your box. Nearly everything I have is in it, and it is not full." -- Steinbeck

3. Structuring your essay with Ms. Leclaire's college boot camp

HW: 
1. For Wednesday:

• Read (and annotate) through Chapter 3 in East of Eden; compose your Socratic ticket. 
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• Click HERE for Socratic ticket possibilities.

2. For next Friday:

• Read (and annotate) Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 in East of Eden; compose your Socratic ticket.

3. Ongoing: Stop in for a conference on your college essay!

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