Archives for December 2016

Due 1/3: Holidays

December 23, 2016 By

Hello folks! So here’s to the holiday season and a new year! Homework for the break:

  • Rest easy
  • Spend time with your family
  • Spend some time with your friends (you know, the people who make you feel happy to be alive). Do this in person as opposed to via an electronic means.
  • Eat well
  • Again, rest
  • Spend some time alone
  • Take a walk
  • Read for pleasure
  • Make someone smile/laugh every day (but not at the expense of someone else)
  • Be sure YOU smile/laugh at least once every day
  • Try something new at least once
  • Look into the night sky at least a few times
  • Listen to The Head and The Heart
  • Don’t forget to rest

I’ll see you in the new year if the accident will… 🙂

Due 12/21: Thesis

December 20, 2016 By

1. 1984 Thesis–Complete version of your thesis for tomorrow!
2. (Due 12/21) Kurt Vonnegut–Research and take notes on our next author in your notebook (up to one page). For this novel, it is imperative to know about Vonnegut’s military experience, his religious beliefs, and his views on humanism. Also, research fatalism, determinism, and free will.

If you are going to buy your own copy, buy this one! ?

Due 12/20: Hughes and Cullen

December 19, 2016 By

1. Reading–Read and annotate the six poems by Langston Hughes and the two by Countee Cullen.

2. Black Arts Movement HW Assignment now due 12/21. Here is a link to the packet if you were absent.

Due 12/20: 1984 Thesis Prep

December 19, 2016 By

1. 1984 Thesis Prep–(Prep for a thesis that would lead to a 4 page analysis of the novel) Tonight, identify a minimum of three devices that work together to some end (that end would be your argument).

So, you may decide that there is a meaningful relationship between dreams (motif), morality (theme), and dehumanization (theme). Then, gather 3 pieces of evidence related to each one (Choose thoughtfully, of course). Finally, explain HOW these three (based upon your chosen evidence) work together to create an argument. Again, be thorough and thoughtful.

2. (Due 12/21) Kurt Vonnegut–Research and take notes on our next author in your notebook (up to one page). For this novel, it is imperative to know about Vonnegut’s military experience, his religious beliefs, and his views on humanism. Also, research fatalism, determinism, and free will.

If you are going to buy your own copy, buy this one! 🙂

Due 12/19: Hughes and Cullen

December 16, 2016 By

1. Reading–Read and annotate the six poems by Langston Hughes and the two by Countee Cullen.

2. (Due 12/22) Writing–The theme for the next poem is cultural identity. Feel free to bring in complementary food on Thursday! 🙂

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Your Name
12/22/16
Poetry Seminar
#10. Cultural Identity

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