Friday, October 15, 2010

Part I Discussion

Read the prompt below, write a 2+ paragraph response. Then, read two of your classmates' responses, and write a 1-2 paragraph reflection/response to your classmate's response.

You have until Sunday, October 17th, at 12:00AM (midnight) to complete this assignment. Feel free to email me with questions this weekend. This assignment is worth 30 points. Have fun with this.

Respond to this prompt below:

"Did you anticipate the situation in which Meursault murdered the Arab man? Why or why not? What was absurd/strange/irrational about his decision? Was it confusing? Discuss his decision as a whole, and make predictions about what might happen next.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

The Stranger--Reflection due Friday

Discuss/Reflect on the presence of observation throughout chapter 2. Perhaps discuss the role of film in the quest to find meaning. Is Meursalt trying to find meaning for himself, or merely observing others' attempts? Be prepared to discuss in class.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Critical History Paper--Due Oct 13th

You will be completing an essay reflecting on the Critical History packet and Joyce's "The Dead". Follow the guidelines below:

1. In your paper, you must make connections between points made in the packet to the story.

2. Your paper must be 3-5 pages in length. No less than three pages, no more than 5 pages.

3. You must cite any quotes from either the story or the history packet.

4. You must submit your papers to turnitin.com by 8am Wednesday morning on the day the paper is due.

5. Your paper must be written in third person, and include a clear, and concise thesis. **I suggest to brainstorm and plan**

"The Dead"

Guidelines/Expectations for assignment:

1. You are to complete a Short Story Assignment for "The Dead". I will collect your typed response on Monday, October 11th.

2. You will post your level 2 and level 3 questions on the blog. Be sure that your questions are spaced well enough for people to read and understand. You need to have these questions posted by Thursday Oct 7th at midnight.

3. Next, with your level 2 and level three questions, you need to post your reflection to the story. You can either copy and paste your reflection for your SS Assignment, or simply summarize your response. This too must be posted by Thursday Oct 7th at midnight.

4. Lastly, you must respond to at least two of your peers. You can answer either their level 2 or 3 question. You must choose two different peers to respond to. Your responses must be posted by Sunday Oct 10th at midnight.

Although this is a blog, be formal in your questioning and responses. Please email me with any questions.