Date: Class Period:8th
A Lesson Before Dying
Chapter 29 Journal Response
Directions: In a 6-8 sentence paragraph respond to the following questions. Make sure to use
evidence from Chapter 29 to support your response.
Consider and review Jefferson's journal. What are the five most important insights that we gain
from reading this journal? What does it tell us about him? What does it tell us about his
progress? What does it tell us about the setting? What does it tell us about Grant? What does it
tell us about his experience on death row?
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the answern should be b, if it is the part where the mob has gathered

oftentimes grammar is taught without any emphasis on it applicability to the students’ lives. while it is true that most students can get away without a strong understanding of grammar, this does not mean grammar is absent in students’ lives. the internet is arguably the most powerful form of communication now, and it is especially popular with teenagers. as such, students should be more interested in the lesson if it is connected to that which interests them. another advantage to this style of lesson is that it does not compress a vast amount of information into one lesson and a couple handouts; instead, students are given ample time to explore the usage of each group of commonly confused words without being overwhelmed. yet another advantage is the use of the class message board, which allows classroom time to be extended in order to allow for more discussion if needed, and especially to allow for shy students to interact with classmates and express their opinions without anxiety related to public speaking. a clear disadvantage is the possibility of certain students not having access to a computer or the internet at home, but this concern is rapidly decreasing. besides, students will have an entire week to complete this lesson, and could easily make arrangements to do it at the library or somewhere else that does have access to the internet. for students not allowed by their parents to use the internet or access certain web sites, exceptions can be made as to where they may search (e.g., local newspapers).