Thinking Like Christopher: A Writing Assignment

You are being tasked with a little writing assignment.  It is described below:

Christopher has a mind that does not use figurative language very frequently. I’m not

sure that neurotypicals grasp how frequently we rely upon metapor, simile, etc.

Tonight you need to take an activity or experience (it can be anything you do at home or with friends, but it must be one that involves dealing with other people). Experience it and analyze it as Christopher would. Write a half page about it, using no figurative language and presenting it as Christopher would. 

This is due tomorrow during class.  We will share them(if you want).  It can be handwritten or typed.

Curious Jokes

Today in class, we discussed the beginning of the book and what makes something funny.

If you missed it, the question are below.  I will check these tomorrow in class.

1.  Write down your favorite joke.
2.  What makes this joke funny?
3.  Tell me about a joke that is not, in your opinion, funny.
4.  Is funny subjective?  Why or why not?
5.  Why is Christopher unable to decipher "funny?"

Please continue to read tonight, and all this week.

Beowulf Test

The format will be simple:

A piece of text, a few questions, and a short answer relating to our modern ideals.

It shouldn't take you the entire period; I was hoping to get your new books to you tomorrow as well.

If not, we'll finish it out on Thursday.

Review the basic plot of Beowulf, what made him heroic, and enjoy your night.