Non-Fiction+Discussion


 * Purpose:** To enhance further literary connections using non-fiction between the students at Hampton High School (Mrs. Emmett's classes)and those at the American Academy, Tbilisi (Mr. Schiermann's classes)


 * Date of Skype Discussion:** TBA during the second week in February. We will begin at 8:10 EST with Mrs. Emmett's second period honors class.


 * Reading links from Hampton:**

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 * Reading links from Tbilisi:**


 * Discussion Starters: (Based upon the readings.)**


 * The two essays submitted by Hampton deal with teenage life: angst, fitting in, bullying, nervousness - and an explanation of sorts presented by the evolving teen brain. Respond to the discussion questions by referring to the essays, to your life experience (without naming names), to other real-life examples or works of literature, etc.**

1. What, if anything, surprised you about these essays?

2. What do you agree with? Why?

3. What do you disagree with or take issue with? Why?

4. Did either or both of these essays change your thinking at all? How? Why? Be specific.

5. Do these essays agree with or conflict with you life experiences or other reading experiences? How? Be specific?

6. How do these non-fiction essays fit into other literature you have read or literary discussions you have engaged in?