Oskar and the Falling Man: September 21, 2016

Focus: What is the significance of "The Falling Man," both to our history and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close?

1. Warming up with Oskar's interest in The Falling Man (5 minutes)

• Describe what you're seeing on pages 59 and 62 / your gut reaction to this image.
• Why do you think Oskar is so interested in this image?
• What has fallen/is falling in this novel so far?

2. Viewing the intellectual debate over the photo (24:50-33:00; 1:08:18-end); discussing your thoughts in small groups

3. Reading and journalling pages 35-85 in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close with a few reminders about reading time

Tomorrow's leaders may use this time to create their syllabus.

HW:

1. Bring your journal to class each day.

2. First reading assignment: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Pages 35-85 for THURSDAY. You will have 30 minutes on Monday and 30 minutes on Wednesday to read. Like hearing the book out loud? Click HERE to hear it on audiobook.com (first book is free).

3. First memoir assignment: Next Friday (Sep 23), bring in a collection of items that have significance to you (ticket stubs, printed photos, hospital ID bracelet, etc.).