1. Presentations / Notes - Take notes on each presentation. Close your computers. Write in pen or ink on paper. Let me know if you need paper.
2. "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury.
First - make a list of all of the technological wonders available in homes today. You might now own them all, but add the items to your list if you know someone who does own the item. (Ex: 3D Television)
We will stop along the way. You need to annotate your paper copy and note what items exits today that were just a dream 60 years ago.
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Homework: Getting ready to write . . .
5. Use your topic as a spring-board. We will be writing a comparison/contrast essay. You will compare life before your gadget existed and compare it to life as it exists now or compare what life is like now as compared to what life might be like in the future. Over the break, dream a bit. Create a Past/Present/Future chart and jot down notes. This is a brainstorm on paper. Feel free to talk to others and quote them in your brainstorm. Bring the paper copy of the chart to class when we return.
In addition, locate three articles. One should address your "topic" as it was in the past. One should address your "topic" as it currently exists. The third should address your topic as it might be in the future. (Note: you should have a past and present article at your fingertips. You consulted sources for the timeline. Feel free to use those two sources.) Summarize each article and note the source with a URL.
Post in CANVAS. (30 pts.)
There are no classes next week.
Enjoy your spring break!
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