Today, we started our session with a grammar/vocab activity. I asked Zach to use the vocab from part 1 of 1984 in sentences that demonstrated his understanding of the different subordinate clauses we have been covering. Next, we continued reading and analyzing Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience." We discussed his use of rhetoric as he explored the government's relationship to its citizens, and his opinions on the Mexican-American War and slavery. Zach then answered a few comprehension questions, and wrote about what type of government he would respect. Lastly, we continued reading from 1984, and discussed What is freedom in society? We read North Korea and cases of American citizens being detained there for dubious crimes, and related that back to the society of Big Brother in 1984. Zach should continue reading part 1 for homework this weekend.