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11B British Literature: November 2012
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Friday, November 30, 2012. Students are to complete the following assignment for HW: Beowulf Chapters 31-35 Chapter 31 How long has it been since Beowulf killed Grendel’s mother? What is the change in setting? Chapter 32 What awakens the dragon? What is the man’s motivation for what he does when he finds the dragon? Chapter 33 What does the dragon destroy that is sacred to Beowulf? What does the dragon’s anger represent? Chapter 34 What realization does Beowulf have? What 2 things fail him in this battle?
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11B British Literature: February 2013
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Today we shared and discussed the irrational fears we had as children and connected it to the beast the boys believe is on the island in Lord of the Flies. Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Today we finished reading chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies. And working on the following assignment: Lord of the Flies. Chapters 7 and 8 20pts Chapter 7 1. Describe the physical changes Ralph notices about himself. What is the significance? 2 What does Ralph daydream about his home? Students have...
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11B British Literature: Frankenstein 24
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Students completed the following: Chapter 24 Read the final passage from Frankenstein and respond to the following in several well-organized paragraphs: • Write an argument both in defense of and in opposition to Frankenstein and the monster’s actions. Provide textual support. • How would you describe the tone of the ending? Who is the hero and who is the villain of this story? Explain your responses. • What relevance does this story hold today? It is midnight; the breeze blows fa...
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11B British Literature: April 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012. Today I introduced the outline and what is expected of the students the rest of the week. Students were also instructed on how to sign in to Turnitin which they will be submitting their papers through. Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Students received the following assignment today:. You are to use the time given you to research a concept from the work of your choice, formulate a thesis, gather sources to support it, and craft a thoughtful argument proving your thesis. At least 4 sources.
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11B British Literature: May 2012
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Thursday, May 24, 2012. Sir Gawain part 2. Today we finished reading part 2 of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. And completed the following worksheet: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight-Part II 1. When does Gawain leave Arthur's court? 2 What color is Gawain's armor? 3 What appears on the outside of his shield? What appears on the inside? What does the pentangle stand for? What, especially, do the fifth five mean? 4 What route does Gawain follow? What sorts of adventures does he encounter? How does Gawain r...
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11B British Literature: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Who is he saying this to? 8226; Why does Victor make a being that is of “gigantic stature”? 8226; How does Victor view himself in regards to his future creation? Thursday, April 18, 2013. Students completed the following assignment: Chapter 2 Read the passage from Frankenstein and respond to the following in several well-organized paragraphs: Victor describes a significant event in his life. • What revelation about science does Victor have? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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11B British Literature: October 2012
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Friday, October 26, 2012. Today we finished the audacity project. Students are to bring essay rough drafts to class Monday. We will be typing the final draft. Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Tuesday, October 23, 2012. We finished working on the rough draft in class. The final draft is due on Wednesday 10/31 (typed). Monday, October 22, 2012. Today we began drafting the essay. Tomorrow will be the final day in class for working on the essay. Friday, October 19, 2012. We continued outlining the Macbeth. Suppo...
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11B British Literature: Frankenstein 17
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013. I have answered you; you may torture me, but I will never consent. You are in the wrong, replied the fiend; and instead of threatening, I am content to reason with you. I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind? You, my creator, would tear me to pieces and triumph; remember that, and tell me why I should pity man more than he pities me? My creator, make me happy; let me feel gratitude towards you for one benefit! Lord of the Flies.
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11B British Literature: Frankenstein 5
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Monday, May 6, 2013. Students completed the following: Chapter 5 Read the passage from Frankenstein and respond to the following in several well-organized paragraphs: This passage describes the birth of the creature and Victor’s response to his success. • List at least 5 descriptions of the creature • Explain the foreshadowing and symbolism of Victor’s dream. • Why does Victor abandon his creation? How have the creation and Victor changed now that it has been given life? Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
