Safe Water- "Change We Can Believe In"

As we begin to read Mark Twain's satirical novel Huckleberry Finn, Barack Obama is in the first days of his presidency. During much of his campain Obama discussed his ideas about change and what changes America needs. Remember that at the heart of true satire is a call for change. Twain's novel calls for change in much the same way. As you read Huck Finn, notice and discuss some of the changes Twain calls for that still ring true today, over 100 yrs later. (2 posts by 2/27)

Candide- The Missing Years

For this assignment, I want you to write creatively. I would like you all to share in the writing of a missing chapter from Voltaire's Candide. Each person should add something on to the last entry. We should strive to stay true to the text and remain in Voltaire's satirical voice. This should be good... (2 posts by 2/27)