We talked about the final, watched a little of the film, Slamnation, and read the Outro by Nas in Michael Eric Dyson's Know What I Mean. Tomorrow we will practice writing our narratives in class.

If you have not finished reading The Coldest Winter Ever, and need more time, I have a substitute essay you can write 12/11, but you need to pick up the essay in advance and prepare your planning sheet and outline. It is by Nathan McCall and it's about Gangster Rap. The Sister Souljah essay is will be due then 12/15 or 12/16 via email and phone call. You could write it Monday, Dec. 15, while I am here. I need to have time to read it and get back to you, just in case it needs revision.

Remember, to pass the class, you have to write passing essays: C,B or A.