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6- discussion:

Here's a creative assignment for a change: Read "The Call" by Kathy Boudin in our INFO tab, and write a similar poem in which you imagine yourself in prison. Try to include as many sensory details as Boudin does: sight, sound, smell, touch, taste.

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7- Let's spend one more day considering the unique situation of women who are incarcerated, drawing on any other readings or material you wish to consult.  You may already be familiar with the popular Netflix TV series, "Orange is the New Black" (based on a true memoir, of the same title).  

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70242311

In today's post, present a thesis about women in prison, well supported of course.

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8- Get to know a bit about Jack Henry Abbott through this Wikipedia link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Abbott_(author)

And then read the excerpt from his book, "In the Belly of the Beast" in our INFO tab.

In today's post, present a thesis regarding juvenile incarceration.  You might consider questions such as: What kinds of punishments are appropriate for juvenile crimes?  What does it mean to become "state raised," and what impact does it have on deterring - or inspiring - future criminal behavior?

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9- This Friday, let's keep our focus on juvenile incarceration, while transitioning into our final text: SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE.  Look at chapters 15 and 16, in which Larry Newton describes his experiences as a child. What is your response to his story?  As always, present it as a thesis, with support from these chapters.

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