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HW10 due 10/27: The Bell Jar Thesis

October 25, 2014 By Sean Leon

1. Class Forum–Final drafts of thesis statements should be posted by midnight Sunday!

2. We begin the 1984 unit in the new week! Be sure to print out the following George Orwell essay:
Politics and the English Language. We will read this Monday night!

HW12 due 10/24: Nausea

October 23, 2014 By Sean Leon

1. Nausea–Read and annotate pp. 81-94 (skip the italicized section on 91 and 92 as well as that very large paragraph on 94).

2. Human Condition Question–Tomorrow, we SQUIRCLE! The depth and meaning of the experience is dependent on how thoughtful your questions are. Tonight, you must write one question for discussion tomorrow. This is a question about life. A question that you are genuinely interested in exploring with your peers. So, what would you like to talk about. While I would like you to consider the themes of the course, you are not limited to them. I look forward to your questions!

HW10 due 10/23: Writing Process

October 22, 2014 By Sean Leon

Tonight, you should continue working toward a thesis (remember, thesis statements are due Monday). I expect you to come in with a series of sentences that are the beginnings of a thesis. Consider my homework and the bit that begins with “Buddy (partly) responsible…” This is what I am looking for tomorrow. Remember, PROCESS:

HW12 due 10/23: Nausea

October 22, 2014 By Sean Leon

1. Nausea–Read and annotate up to p. 81. Focus: M. Fasquelle’s “death” and the refrain, “anything can happen.” Remember, everything is connected!

2. Extra Credit Creative Project Announcement Soon!

HW10 due 10/22: Essay Prep

October 21, 2014 By Sean Leon

1. Essay Prep–In preparation for your essay, you must fill in the blank here: In my The Bell Jar essay I will explore Plath’s treatment of ___________. Fill in the blank with a element(s) that you would like to explore. Many of you will choose to explore her treatment of a specific theme, and that is fine, but know that you are not limited to theme here. Additionally, I want you to WRITE OUT (in your binder) at least 5 quotations that are relevant to a discussion of your chosen element(s). This is the first step of the process! The more thought and effort you put into this, the easier the entire process will be.