Summer Vacation

Good luck on all your exams, and have a lovely summer, everyone!! Enjoy your vacation, and I'll see you in September. :-)

Periods 7 and 8: The True Meaning of "Education"

Welcome back, to our first blog assignment of the Spring 2010 semester! :-)

For this post, I'd like you to consider your interpretation of the word "education," and the ways in which you receive one. Why do we attend school? What lessons have you learned from your teachers? How does your interest level in school compare/contrast to your time spent outside school? Where do you learn the most valuable lessons: inside the classroom, or outside of school? Compare/contrast your answers to Scout's perception of first grade in Chapter 2 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird.

In order to receive credit, your answer must address all of the previous questions.

Period 7 and 8: Symbols in "Persepolis"

Hey, all!! I hope you're enjoying your break!! I would be remiss if I didn't give you one blog assignment over these twelve days. :-) It'll be due when we get back on Monday, January 4th.

For this assignment, I'd like you to consider Marjane Satrapi's use of symbols in Persepolis, particularly in the chapters "The Sheep" and "The Key." I'd like you to choose one of these two chapters, and discuss both the item's literal meaning and how it applies to the Iranian people's ability to be manipulated by the government.

Please include the following:

• The literal application of either the sheep or the key to the corresponding chapter in Persepolis.
• Your opinion of how this item is used as a symbol in the text.
• At least three specific examples of the symbol's application in the text.
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Happy New Year!!

Period 7 and 8: Post 2: Marji's Understanding

Hi, all.

Please write a response in which you use textual references to draw inferences as to whether or not Marji truly understands the many ramifications of the Islamic Revolution in Persepolis.

Please include the following:

• An opinion regarding Marji’s understanding
• At least three specific textual examples
• Complete sentences
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Your name

Enjoy your weekend!

Period 7 & 8, Post 1: Marjane the "Celestial Light"

Hey, guys!! Welcome to our inaugural posting!! I hope that this is an enjoyable experience for us all. :-)I'd like for us to continue our discussion about religion and spirituality. In Persepolis, we see Marjane's strong faith in her God at the beginning. Then, with the advent of the Islamic revolution, her belief is shaken. How can this apply to us?In order to receive credit, your assignment must include:

1. Is your family religious? Were you raised to believe in a specific religion? If so, which?
2. Are you religious now? Why/why not?
3. By examining your answers to the previous questions, and evaluating them in conjunction with Marjane's character, how do external conflicts influence internal ones (i.e., how can things that happen around you cause you to doubt yourself and your beliefs)?