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HW10 due 10/10 (10/11 for 10G)

October 9, 2013 By Sean Leon

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapter 12. There will be a quiz to begin class.

3. Thoroughly edit your peer’s essay paying particular attention to the points of focus. Remember, you will be graded on your editing job. Be sure to give constructive feedback (Meaning simply pointing out problems is not good enough. Offer up suggestions for improvement).

HW12 due 10/7: The Stranger

October 4, 2013 By Sean Leon

1. The Stranger–read and annotate the first three chapters of Part Two.

2. Goodreads

3. We will finish the text mid week! So, 3 page literary/philosophical analysis of The Stranger due Friday, Oct. 11. Essay on The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus. Sisyphus is a philosophical commentary on The Stranger–Explore. How does Sisyphus help us to understand Camus’ philosophy as communicated through Meursault? IMPORTANT: While Sisyphus is used to give some form to the discussion (i.e. helping to shape the thesis), the discussion is focused on exploring Camus’ message and how he develops that message. While not necessary, I would encourage you to research Camus further to give you further context. Folks, I expect this essay to demonstrate great thematic/philosophical control of both texts. Waiting till the night before is probably not a good idea. Your reading responses and annotations should prove to be quite beneficial here. This should be typed in font size 12 (times new roman or arial). You should have a title!!! The title should reflect your thesis. If you have any questions, please email me.

HW10 due 10/7 (10/8 for 10G): The Bell Jar

October 4, 2013 By Sean Leon

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapters 7-10.

2. Goodreads–you have a posting on The Bell Jar and you must post one vocab word from your personal vocab section in the vocab thread.

3. Essay first drafts are due on Wednesday, Oct. 9 (THAT DATE APPLIES TO BOTH CLASSES). While the date has been pushed back a couple of days, it is in your VERY BEST interest not to wait until the night before to complete your essay. The extension opens up two days for tutoring (which so many of you have already been taking advantage of).

HW12 due 10/3: The Stranger and Goodreads

October 1, 2013 By Sean Leon

NOTE: I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU BOOKMARK THE HUMAN CONDITION PAGE FROM THE SITE SO THAT YOU ALWAYS SEE CONTENT THAT IS MEANT FOR YOU AND NOT MIXED WITH THE SOPHOMORES.

1. The Stranger–Complete Part I (page 59)…make philosophical observations in your annotations.

2. Goodreads (READ PART I BEFORE YOU CHECK THE RESPONSE PROMPT! THERE ARE SPOILERS BUILT INTO THE RESPONSE)

HW10 due 10/2 (10/3 for 10G): The Bell Jar, Chapters 5 and 6

October 1, 2013 By Sean Leon

NOTE: WHEN CHECKING THE WEBSITE FOR HW, YOU SHOULD VISIT THE SOPHOMORE HOMEPAGE TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONFUSION WITH THE SENIOR CLASS HW.

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapters 5 and 6. Keep in mind that you are expected to annotate every night. Do not go crazy annotating every page. Focus your annotations and track a specific aspect of the text. For instance, let’s focus tonight’s annotating on Buddy Willard and his relationship with Esther. Note a few excerpts from the text that you think are critical to an understanding of this relationship. Annotating does not merely mean, underlining or highlighting text. I want to get a sense of what you are thinking…so briefly capture your thoughts or questions. [Read more…]