Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

For this assignment, you will listen to an excerpt from Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man. To access the audio MP3, click on the title of this post. You can then stream the MP3 directly from the website. After listening to the audio, respond to the following questions:

* What did you learn?
* What did you already know?
* What surprised you?
* What do you think comes next?

Then watch this video clip based on the novel:



After watching the video, respond to the following questions:

* What did you learn?
* What did you already know?
* What surprised you?
* What do you think comes next?

Post both responses in the COMMENTS section of this posting. Be sure to include your full name in your response. If you prefer, you may also email your responses to classof2009ohs@gmail.com. Again, be sure to include your full name in your response.

As an extension of this assignment, you may choose to read the entire book. If you choose to read the book, you should keep a reading log containing the following information:

1. Heading – Write a heading that has the date, how many minutes you read, how many pages you read, and why you stopped reading.
2. Summary – Write a brief summary of what you read.
3. Reflection – Answer the following questions:
* What did you learn?
* What did you already know?
* What surprised you?
* What do you think comes next?

You should email your completed reading log to classof2009ohs@gmail.com by the start of the new school year in September 2008. Alternatively, you can keep your reading log in a notebook and submit to your English 4 teacher in the fall.

Good luck!