CONTENTS

Unit 1    The Power of Words

              Close Reading   Pondering "Love"  ~

              Further Reading  I. Contrite Makes Right

                                  II. The Language of the Eyes

              Listening       Inspiring Speakers

              Writing        Language and Thought

Unit 2   The Changing Face of Liberty

              Close Reading  Race and the Deception of "Freedom" ...,

              Further Reading I. Tracing the Paths of Our Lady Liberties ,

                                 II. Lady Liberty's Male Relations

              Listening      The Statue of Liberty

              Writing        Emma Lazarus, "The New Colossus".

Unit 3   (Un)Romantic Relationships

              Close Reading  Meaningful Relationships

              Further Reading I. The Unromantic Generation

                                 II. I Wish They'd Do It Right

              Listening      Dating

              Writing        Marrying Absurd

Unit 4   Fast Food, Soft Drinks

              Close Reading  No Beef

              Further Reading I. Custom-Made

                                  II. Fallen Arches

              Listening       The Mc-Cola Culture: A Historical Review ~

              Writing        The Coca-Cola Company

 Unit 6   Still Under the Gun

               Close Reading  Countering Violence

               Further Reading I. Of Arms and the Boy

                                  II. Mothers March for Stricter Gun...