*January Portfolio Panel Readings*

Ladies, welcome to Humanities Portfolio Panels! I promise they won't be so painful. Maybe a bit of work . . . *Sigh*

Here's what you need to do.

1. Choose a text from the 5 below. There are three contemporary issues articles and two poems.
2. Read the text twice. Yes TWICE!
3. Take notes on the text that summarize the ideas of the writer; describe any reactions, connections, and questions you have after reading it. Take these notes on loose leaf or note cards.
4. Bring your notes and the article (if you choose to print it out) to your Portfolio Panel.

10th Grade Humanities Portfolio Panel Readings (CHOOSE ONE!)

“Theme for English B” by Langston Hughes - poem


“From Slavery to the White House” By Rachel L. Swarns & Jodi Kantor in New York Times Upfront Magazine, Vol. 142, February 8, 2010


“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid - narrative poem with audio


“What’s Next for Haiti?” By Patricia Smith in New York Times Upfront Magazine, Vol. 142, March 1, 2010


“Defriending Facebook” By Katie Hafner in New York Times Upfront Magazine, Vol. 142, March 15, 2010