Existentialism, Part 1 and The Stranger Intro

Starter:  Overall, what was your impression of the homework reading, "The Meaning of Life"?

AGENDA
“The Meaning of Life” Jigsaw

1. Five Groups (one for each section of the reading 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5)
2. First share out your quote from the homework assignment and why you chose it!
3. Then discuss the following as each group will present the following for their section to the rest of the class:
   1. Summarize the main points of your section. Include explanations of any key terms that arise in your section.
   2. Find a quote that stands out and seems to exemplify the “thesis” or big insight of that section.
   3. Write a philosophical question for your section that a person searching for the meaning of life might seek to answer for themselves. (Write this question on the board for your section.)

Intro to Existentialism Powerpoint 

Ashley's introduction to our next book: The Stranger, by Albert Camus

• Check out a book
• Plot overview and context to the book
• Read aloud the first few pages and discuss the main character's personality
• Go over the timeline for reading ​

Timeline for reading The Stranger

• By Thursday, 1/26: Read Chs. 1 and 2 (22 pages)
• By Friday, 1/27:  Read Chs. 3, 4, 5 (22 pages)
• By Monday, 1/30  Read Chs. 6 and in Part II, chs. 1 and 2 (32 pages)
• By Wednesday, 2/1:  Read Part II, chs 3 and 4 (26 pages)
• By Thursday 2/2: Finish the book! (15 pages)

Begin watching Stranger than Fiction 

• We need to begin this by 9:30     !