Ben did not complete his homework assignment. He apologized for forgetting but was reminded that it will be reflected in a lower grade. He asked that i remind him via outlook email and I asked that he turn it in Thursday, the latest. We the continued our readings and discussed the historical context that inspired George Orwell to write in the dystopian novel and literary genre of speculative fiction. We finished Book II Chapter VIII and discussed the plot developments and predicted rising action in the next few chapters.