New Week!

Fun Fact of the day--Most of my students in Alabama know this because we study Plath, but Sylvia Plath, who did not reach her 31st birthday, gained status as a 20th century author. She is considered one of the greatest short story writers and poets. However, today she is most famous for her depression and suicide attempts. Sylvia tried multiple time to commit suicide, her first being in college when she swallowed sleeping pills under her house. Later she married Ted Hughes, an English poet, who was often unfaithful. After their separation, Sylvia finally succeeded in her suicide. She went into the kitchen, shut the door, and sealed any cracks with towels. She then turned on her gas oven and stuck her head deep inside. Authors so many times find odd ways to end their lives. I find it fascinating. Oh well, maybe I am just morbid. however, Plath was a visionary for women's lit. If you have never read her poem, mirror, check it out. It is amazing!

Columbia--
It is a new week. For Comp I, we will be watching a video tom. but please remember, you guys need to be there because you will be quizzed on the movie! Comp II--both classes need to be ready for their debates in class. Hope the presentations go better than the group work did.....

Alabama-I will post notes for you guys tom.