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.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Period 5: The Metonymy (Substitution) of Janie's Goals
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to our class blog, and to our first assignment of the Spring 2010 semester.
For this post, please address the evolution of Janie's goals in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. How have Janie's goals for herself changed since meeting Tea Cake? How do these objectives compare/contrast to your own opinion of what an independent woman should be?
In order to receive credit, please include the following:
Your opinion regarding the characteristics of an independent woman
Whether or not you feel that Janie is still independent after meeting Tea Cake
At least three specific textual examples of supporting your argument regarding Janie's role
Complete sentences
Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Your name
For this post, please address the evolution of Janie's goals in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. How have Janie's goals for herself changed since meeting Tea Cake? How do these objectives compare/contrast to your own opinion of what an independent woman should be?
In order to receive credit, please include the following:
Your opinion regarding the characteristics of an independent woman
Whether or not you feel that Janie is still independent after meeting Tea Cake
At least three specific textual examples of supporting your argument regarding Janie's role
Complete sentences
Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Your name
Periods 1 and 2: 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.
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.
Monday, January 25, 2010
English Regents
Good luck to all of my juniors tomorrow!!! Stay calm and focused, and remember to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. You guys will do great!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
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.
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
Period 5: Blanche's Sexuality as Power
Hey, all!! I hope you're enjoying your time off. :-) Of course, the break wouldn't be complete without a blog assignment from me. It'll be due when we get back, on Monday, January 4th.
I'd like you to talk about why Blanche flirts with both Stanley and Mitch, why she feels the need to "seduce" these men. What does she get from this? What kind of power does she think this gives her? What does it give her in actuality?
In order to receive credit, please include the following:
I'd like you to talk about why Blanche flirts with both Stanley and Mitch, why she feels the need to "seduce" these men. What does she get from this? What kind of power does she think this gives her? What does it give her in actuality?
In order to receive credit, please include the following:
- Your opinion regarding Blanche's flirtation as a means of manipulating men.
- At least three specific textual examples of Blanche's attempts at seduction
- Complete sentences
- Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Your name
Period 1 and 2: 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:
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
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