Hello there Seniors! Some of you still have copies of The Stranger, Nausea, and Steppenwolf! Please return them asap or I will have to put your name on the “did not return books” list!
Archives for January 2015
HW10 due 2/3: Slaughterhouse Five
January 27, 2015 By
1. Satire/Parody Term Final (DUE 2/5): Remember, in addition to the visual element (i.e. film), you must also turn in a written component (i.e. script). If you are making a book then the written component would be the text within your book.
The following will be considered when assessing the satire/parody project:
* Project’s visual impact (The visual should be aesthetically pleasing…more simply, it should look amazing). Many of you are making films! Be thoughtful/creative in how you compose each shot and how you edit the film.
* The project should demonstrate control of satire and/or parody.
* Project is thoughtful. Beyond the visual element, the written element should also reflect great thought on subject and form.
* Project is well-designed/executed.
* Project reflects exceptional effort. This one is very important as I (and my fellow assessors) expect to see a project that “took time and effort” to complete.
* All projects are expected to employ irony as one of the primary figurative elements to carry the project’s purpose/message. Be thoughtfully/creatively ironic!
2. Slaughterhouse Five—Complete the novel! You know that this week you will have to decide between 1984 and SH5 for your next essay. With that in mind, I want you to focus on evidence for SH5. Choose three pieces of evidence! Each quotation should relate to a different device/element. Then, you should explain how the three quotations can be used together to illustrate a greater point to be made about the novel.
3. Class Vocab–Print out and have in class on Tuesday.
4. The Alchemist–This is the translation of The Alchemist that we will use if you are interested in buying your own copy.
HW10 due 1/21: Slaughterhouse Five and Alanis
January 20, 2015 By
1. Slaughterhouse Five–Complete Chapter 8!
2. Alanis Morissette Project–Tomorrow is PRESENTATION DAY!!! Remember, you are expected to demonstrate control of irony in your rewrite AND you are expected to have FUN and step just a wee bit outside your comfort zone! While not expected to memorize the song, you should not simply read to us. Know it well enough so that you are able to engage your audience (US) with eye contact and general charm!
HW12G due 1/21: A Few Kind Words
January 20, 2015 By
IF YOU OWE ME ANY BOOKS, YOU MUST BRING THEM IN THIS WEEK!
1. A Few Kind Words–Tonight, you must cut 34 strips (approximately 1 in wide) of paper (using regular plain white printer paper). On each strip of paper you are to write a few kind words about each student for a total of 34 compliments. DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE STRIP OF PAPER BUT DO WRITE THE NAME OF THE STUDENT. THAT’S ONE COMPLIMENT FOR EACH STUDENT IN THE CLASS! Please no back-handed compliments (i.e. Even though you annoy me most of the time, I really like…). This is an exercise in kindness! You have been such a wonderful class; so much to say!!! Class List: [Read more…]
HW12 due 1/20: Term Final
January 18, 2015 By
Final Drafts of Term Final Essay due Tuesday!
As a reminder, pay attention to the little things! DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE A WORKS CITED PAGE!
Extra Credit Creative Projects Also Due Tuesday!