Posted: September 22, 2017
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Posted: September 20, 2017
In-class novella assignment tomorrow (September 21) on The Pearl
Posted: September 18, 2017
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Posted: September 11, 2017
Complete your novella before September 21. Bring your novella to class to complete the in-class assignment.
Posted: September 11, 2017
Complete your novel before October 3rd. Bring your novel to class to complete the in-class assignment.
Posted: September 11, 2017
“You can learn more about people by listening to their songs than any other way, for into the songs go all the hopes and hurts, the angers, fears, and the wants and aspirations.”
- John Steinbeck
What do you think this song is saying about life? What is the theme? On your copy of the song, HIGHLIGHT words/phrases that support the theme you have chosen.
What emotion/s do you feel while listening to this song?
What events in your life, if any, does this song make you think about?
What lyrics stand out to you?
What is the message the artist is trying to convey in this song?
Are there any symbols or metaphors in your song? What do they represent?
Due Friday. Minimum 250 words - Maximum 400
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Posted: September 11, 2017
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Posted: May 28, 2017
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Posted: May 24, 2017
Review all class notes and terms.
Posted: May 10, 2017
Due Monday.
Heart of Darkness has been accused by some critics of being a sexist text.
Based on our class discussion of Kurtz's mistress and his Intended, do you agree or disagree? Use
supporting evidence from the text.
Your answer should be 2 pages. Font 12 TNR. Double spaced
Value: 20
Posted: April 20, 2017
. From This…………………………To This
Create a chart contrasting Lear of Act 1, Scene 1, with the Lear of this scene. Consider three points.
Lear’s Appearance
Surrounding and Companions
Language
(Be sure to include supporting quotes.)
Posted: April 13, 2017
The following scenes from Act III are complete.
We will be having a test on Acts 1-3 next week after completion of the last three scenes.
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Posted: April 2, 2017
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Posted: March 20, 2017
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Posted: March 17, 2017
“A Jury of Her Peers” Essay
“A Jury of Her Peers” deals with empathy. Define empathy. Look up a quote concerning empathy and using it as the jumping off point, write a 3 page personal essay discussing empathy.
Your essay MUST:
· Be typed. Font 12. Times New Roman. Double spaced.
· Provide a works cited page for definition, quote, short story references, and any other source of information.
· Follow MLA format.
Scoring:
MLA Format = 20
Spelling/Mechanics = 30
Content = 50 Total: 100
PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A MARK OF 0%
LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL RESULT IN -10% PER DAY
Citation for the short story:
Glaspell, Susan. “A Jury of Her Peers”. New York: Susan Heckel, 1980.
Essay Due: April 5, 2017