Precis Extension

December 7, 2017 By

ASC–EXTENSION (IF NEEDED, THE FINAL TWO PRECIS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY THE END OF THE DAY ON TUESDAY). Spread the word!

Due 9/13: Existentialism is a Humanism

September 12, 2017 By

1. Print and read a little over half of Jean-Paul Sartre’s Existentialism is a Humanism. (Through page 8B)
2. Print this handout on précis.
3. Annotating Literature: Print and closely read this handout on annotating literature. Keep it in your binder ALL TERM!

Due 3/7: Precis

March 6, 2017 By

1. Precis on The Meaning of Suffering–This will be your first précis and first project/essay grade. This requires that you have at least Control of the source article. Print out and read the précis detail sheet TONIGHT. The precis should be typed and single-spaced. Use proper heading for the class:

Your Name
Existential Literature
3/7/17

2. Please be prepared to discuss Camus and The Myth of Sisyphus tomorrow.

Due 11/29: 1984 and More

November 28, 2016 By

1. 1984–You should complete Part 1 (p. 104) for Tuesday, 11/29. Quiz tomorrow!

2. Class Forum–Post entire Bell Jar essay.

3. Art as Social Commentary–The next two precis are due 12/1. The final creative piece is due 12/12. Keep in mind when choosing sources: Do not choose three sources that communicate the same information. The three sources should work together to provide you with added depth of understanding of your issue. You must include the source article (including highlights/underlines) and you must have a title. Sample title (title should be centered):

Precis: (Title of Article)

Based on your first precis, here are some thoughts:

  • Precis should be SINGLE SPACED.
  • Some of you still get the heading wrong. Now that we are in the second quarter, you are now penalized every time you get it wrong. Pay attention to the little things.
  • You must turn in a hard copy of your source with the precis. I cannot grade it otherwise. Be sure the hard copy is highlighted/underlined. I want to get a sense of your engagement with the original source.
  • Your precis should not be one paragraph. Use paragraphs to organize the source details in your precis.

Due 11/22: Precis and Gratitude

November 21, 2016 By

1. Precis–The first precis is due 11/22. The next two precis are due 12/1. The final creative piece is due 12/12. Keep in mind when choosing sources: Do not choose three sources that communicate the same information. The three sources should work together to provide you with added depth of understanding of your issue. You must include the source article (including highlights/underlines) and you must have a title. Sample title:

Precis: (Title of Article)

2. (Due 11/22) Surprise: Gratitude Letters!!! Yes, in the spirit of being thankful, please write (handwritten preferably) a letter to someone for whom you are grateful. Thank them and let them know why you are thankful. Be heartfelt. Write your name at the bottom of the letter (However, if you insist that it be anonymous, please write your name on a post it and put that on the outside of the envelope. Ideally, this letter would be to an adult in the building (excluding me). Put the letter in an envelope and write the recipient’s name on the outside of the envelope.

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