Sumários

What makes a classic?

3 Março 2026, 14:00 Irene Bulla

Today we discussed the reading “Classic or cult classic?” (course pack, p. 8) and worked on useful vocabulary for reviewing books and movies (pp. 7 and 9).


Jhumpa Lahiri's 'A Temporary Matter' - analysis

3 Março 2026, 09:30 Hilda Alexandra Prazeres Eusebio

Today, TP6 identified some of the themes present in Jhumpa Lahiri's 'Interpreter of Maladies' and then went on to create thesis statements for this short story.  Students who missed this class should ensure that they do the same at home.  The PowerPoint containing the themes for all of the stories will be uploaded onto the shared Google drive once all lessons regarding all stories are completed, i.e. just before the Easter break.  Translation?  Come to class.

Homework: read Jhumpa Lahiri's second short story 'When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine'.

Next class: we will analyze the second short story and practice coming up with thesis statements.


DAVID SEDARIS 1

2 Março 2026, 17:00 Gaile Parkin

Introduction to David Sedaris and the stylistic features of the narrative essay.

Small group discussions about mean/inspirational teachers, followed by listening to Sedaris reading his essay “Me Talk Pretty One Day”.

Group discussion about Christmas traditions, followed by listening to Sedaris reading his essay “Six to Eight Black Men”.


Presentation technique 2

2 Março 2026, 11:00 John Richard Walker

Techniques for delivering a presentation about literature 2


27th of February

27 Fevereiro 2026, 08:00 Kathryn Gray Craven

Discussion of Reading Unit 1 - Memoirs 
One sentence description
Structure
Sexy Vocabulary - Upload