Thursday, February 17, 2011

Shoeless Joe: Day 2

Some fun


Free write: In Shoeless Joe, a voice tells Ray, "ease his pain," and he knows immediately that it is J.D. Salinger whose pain needs to be eased. So, Ray begins preparing (see pages 33-34). Think about  an immense challenge you have had to prepare yourself for (a test, a game, a performance). What rituals did you partake in to ensure you were successful?


Discussion
How do our own rituals inform our reading of this text?

A look at smilies: Thinking back on your immense challenge and your rituals, write 7 similes characterizing your experience.

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