Thursday, May 10
Anyah--Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule
Jenna--Heaven's Gate suicide
Sam--Introduction of euro
Isaiah--Killing of albinos in Tanzania
Friday, May 11
Anyah--House impeaches President Clinton
Lauren--Nato airstrike against Afganistan
Becca--Hurricane Katrina
Alex--Iraq War (narrow topic)
Monday, May 14
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You will be graded on your presentation, which should run ten minutes. The following information must be included:
What was the event?
Who was involved?
When did it occur?
Where did it occur?
Why did it occur?
How did it occur?
What background knowledge is necessary to understand your event? (For example, if you are...
[read more]Tuesday, April 24--Consider the difference between knowledge and instinct. Define both of these terms and create a knowledge vs. instinct chart for "To Build a Fire." Scan the story for examples of the man using his knowledge or the man or the dog using instincts. See an example of each below.
Knowledge: "Empty as the man's mind was...
[read more]REMINDER: Narrative essay is due Monday, April 16, in final form. This must be double-spaced!
Monday, April 16--Read the story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. Complete one of the following response options:
Option 1: "The Most Dangerous Game" is a classic "horror story," although it has no overtly violent scenes. ...
[read more]Monday, April 2--Final draft of comparison/contrast paper due tomorrow. Don't forget to double-space!
Tuesday, April 3--Rough draft of narrative/personal essay due tomorrow.
Thursday, April 5--Final draft of narrative/personal essay due Monday, April 16.
Have a wonderful break!
Due Wednesday, March 28--Final draft of descriptive essay. This draft should be approximately one page, double-spaced (if typed) and 2 pages, double-spaced (handwritten). When grading, I will be looking particularly for concrete, vivid imagery and an insight/wisdom into your subject. Turn this essay in with two completed peer editing...
[read more]Tuesday, March 20--Finish final draft of Lord of the Flies essay. A final draft is either neatly handwritten (double-spaced) or typed in Times New Roman 12 pt. font (or similiar font style/size). Whether the essay is handwritten or typed, please make sure it has been checked for spelling and mechanics and that it represents your best...
[read more]Thursday, March 15--Lord of the Flies final quiz
To prepare for the quiz, make sure you have completed the reading. Questions will test your understanding of characterization, events, themes, and symbols.
Wednesday, March 21 (note new due date)--Lord of the Flies essay due in final form
Remember that final form...
[read more]This week we will not meet for class.
Please finish Lord of the Flies and define the vocabulary words for Chapters 7-12.
In addition, choose an essay topic and prepare an outline to be turned in on March 12. The outline should include your thesis statement and the examples you will use to support your thesis.
Essay topics are...
[read more]Monday, February 27
Read Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies.
In three well-developed paragraphs with topic sentences, provide examples of the id, ego, and superego at work in Chapter 7.
Tuesday, February 28
Read Chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies and the Navajo "Hunting Poem." In a well-developed paragraph, compare the hunting scene...
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