Monday, November 25th

Grammar/Writing Tips of the Day: 

Semicolons-  semicolon can be used between two closely related independent clauses, provided they are not already joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or).

I love my cat, Slick; cats are the best. 
   (Independent clause)                 (Independent clause) 

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Episode 8-

1.Implicit Bias:
An implicit bias, or implicit stereotype, is the unconscious applying of particular qualities to a member of a certain social group. Implicit stereotypes are shaped by experience and based on learned associations between particular qualities and social categories, including race and/or gender

As readers/listeners/jury members... what role do we think implicit bias plays in this case?
Consider and discuss the following questions:

• The lawyer, Deirdre Enright, mentions that her first hunches about Adnan's case brought up questions of questions of ethnicity bias in the case. Do you think that this played a role in the prosecution of Adnan? 
• Do you feel that implicit bias plays a role in how we view "characters" in this story?  How you receive information from the narrator? 
• Do you recognize bias in characters? 

2. Read through the following documents-
Jay's Plea Agreement
Jay's Agreement to the Facts Statement
Jay Tells His Side- 1st Time Since Trial

3. Jay Characterization Study-
Characterization- the method in which an author creates a character.  What do we think of Jay as a "character?"

Make note of the following:
1. Jay's tone
2. Physical descriptions of Jay
3. Jay's actions and habits.
4. Things he says
5. Things others say about him.

And just decided today in the Supreme Court:
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Adnan Syed's Appeal, Keeping 'Serial' Subject In Prison

4. When you are done with your discussion, please work on Episode 8 questions.

FYI: Schedule for the rest of the semester: 
Monday, November 25th: Episode #8 work
Tuesday, November 26th: Episode #8 work
Sometime over Thanksgiving Break: Listen to Episode #9 and 10.
Monday, December 2nd: Work with Episode #10.
Tuesday, December 3rd: Work with Episode #10.
Wednesday, December 4th: Start Episode #11. Work with Episode #11.
Thursday, December 5th: Finish Episode #11.  Work with Episode #11.
Friday, December 6th: Start Episode #12.
Saturday/ Sunday, December 7th/8th: Finish Episode #12.
Week of December 9-13: Prepare for Finals (Argument for guilt or innocence).
Week of December 16-20: Finals Week. (Presentations)