Week 6: Coming of Age

And I forget
Just what it takes
And yet I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard
Its hard to find
Oh well, whatever, nevermind...

-Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Tu 2.24
READ: CR—“Go Carolina” by David Sedaris; “Field Trips” by Stuart Dybek; “Masks” by Lucy Grealy
IN-CLASS: Reading discussion; Presentations; Preview—Biographical Essay
DUE: Revised Comparative Analysis Essay (attach first draft)

Th 2.26
READ: AOS, p. 223-254; CR—“Auditorium” by Caroline Kettlewell; “Indian Education” by Sherman Alexie
IN-CLASS: Watch—Welcome to the Dollhouse (Solondz, 1996 USA)