HW10 due 9/30: Plath Unit and More

September 29, 2014 By

1. Tonight, in preparation for our reading of The Bell Jar, research and take notes on feminism and double consciousness. Both are key lenses for the unit, so be thorough in your research and note taking. As always, notes should be your binder.

2. Class Vocab #1–Print out and review this list for tomorrow.

3. Either print out or copy the “so what” image posted today on the website.

Dates:

  • Final thesis statements are due Wednesday (posted on class forum in newly created thread–Thesis #2)
  • Vocab quiz on Thursday, Oct. 2
  • Confessional Poems due Monday, Oct. 6.

HW10 due 9/23: “The Minister’s Black Veil” and Vocab

September 22, 2014 By

1. The Minister’s Black Veil–Today, we discussed the symbolic meaning of the black veil. Ultimately, as we work toward thesis statements, we need to consider how multiple devices/elements work in concert to create greater meaning (i.e. theme).  An analysis of the use of symbolism is great and critical to a discussion of the short story as a whole, but you demonstrate greater mastery of the short story if you are able to discuss how multiple devices/elements work together to develop theme. For instance, one could argue that the theme of this story is only revealed once one explores how Hawthorne uses symbolism to shape conflict. Or, one could suggest that Hawthorne uses the symbolism of the veil to highlight the irony of Puritan morality. So, tonight (IN YOUR NOTES SECTION OF YOUR BINDER) you will write two statements demonstrating an understanding of how multiple of devices work together. After each statement, explain how you see the two working together.

Ex. #1: Hawthorne’s use of the black veil exposes the irony of Puritan morality.
Ex. #2: Hawthorne’s use of the black veil illuminates the community’s internal conflict.
Note: Put thought into all of this including verb choice as the verb establishes how you see the relationship between the two.

2. Vocab Forum Posting

HW10 due 12/12 (12/13 for 10G): Peer Editing

December 11, 2013 By

1. 1984 Essay–Thoroughly edit your peer’s essay paying particular attention to the points of focus. Yet, do not ONLY pay 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).
2. Class Vocab #3–Print out and bring to class!

A heads up on the weekend’s homework. Due Monday (Tuesday for 10G)!
3. Slaughterhouse Five–Read and annotate up to p. 107
4. Goodreads–Remember to bring a printed copy into class.

REMINDER: 10G be sure to have Chapter 3 read for tomorrow! Also, have the forum response completed by midnight tonight.

HW10 due 12/3 (12/4 for 10G): Vocab/Vonnegut Research

December 2, 2013 By

1. Goodreads–post a vocab entry following the format!
2. Kurt Vonnegut–Research and take notes on our next author in your notebook (up to one page).

HW10 due 10/17: The Bell Jar

October 15, 2013 By

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapters 15 and 16.  Be sure your annotations focus on sections of the novel that you would like to share with the class during class discussion. As always, I am most interested in why you think your chosen sections are critical.

2. UNC Conclusions–Be sure to print out and read the printout on conclusions. You should have this in class on Thursday.

3. Class vocab list–You simply have to print this out for Thursday.

4. You should have 20 Vocab Words in your personal vocab section by the end of this week.

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