Grading Period 3
(HONORS) Weekly Post on Collaborize about Lost Generation Literature. Focus on THEME and CHARACTERIZATION
Due 11/11 @ 8:00am
Crash: Collaborize Post #8
Due 11/16 @ 8:00am
Honors meeting @ 8:30 am
Chapters 1-10 complete:
Prepare for quiz
and in-class discussion on Catch 22. Bring in a minimum of 10
discussion questions relating to the book. These must be interpretive
questions!! (Level 2-6)
(H) Prepare to LEAD THE CLASS DISCUSSION
Due 11/18 @ 8:00am
Catch 22: Collaborize Post #9 and #10. You must reply to 2 posts using analytical commentary and discussion notes.
USE THE FOLLOWING STUDY QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOUR READING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE BOOK:
READING GUIDE FOR CATCH 22
Due 11/29 @ 8:00am
-Collaborize Post #11: Exit Through the Gift Shop post
-Chapters 1-14 complete:
Prepare for quiz
and in-class discussion on Catch 22. Bring in a minimum of 10
discussion questions relating to the book. These must be interpretive
questions!! (Level 2-6)
(H) Prepare to LEAD THE CLASS DISCUSSION
Due 12/5 @ 8:00am
1. Joseph Heller Interview
2. USA TODAY Article
Collaborize Post # 12 Chapters 10-15
Why is Catch 22 still relevant today?? How does Heller describe his
work?? Comment and reply using evidence from the supplemental readings
Due 12/7 @ 8:00am
Chapters 15-20 complete:
Prepare for quiz
and in-class discussion on Catch 22. Bring in a minimum of 10
discussion questions relating to the book. These must be interpretive
questions!! (Level 2-6)
(H) Prepare to LEAD THE CLASS DISCUSSION
Due 12/13 @ 8:00am
Collaborize Post # 13: Catch 22 Chapter 15-20
Worksheet due: Lost Generation Worksheet classwork
Lost Generation Collection
(H)Complete your Lost
Generation Novel. You should begin planning your essay for the Final.
12/15: FINALS
Your English Final will cover:
Transcendentalism Powerpoints
Existentialist Powerpoint
Lost Generation Powerpoint
Semester 1: Final Study Guide
Also, be prepared to answer questions about Joseph Heller, and themes from Catch 22
(H)
Option 1: You may choose from Extra Credit Assignments 1 and 5.
Option 2:
Write a literary
analysis essay demonstrating how a particular author uses symbolic
language and imagery to convey a particular theme. You may focus on any
universal theme of
the Lost Generation. You must draw from at least two pieces of literature to
prove your thesis. (In addition to your novel, you must examine a poem or short story from the same author)
Option 3: Write
a literary
analysis essay discussing the stylistic and thematic parallels in the works of 2 authors. You
may focus on any universal theme of
the Lost Generation. You must draw from at least two pieces of literature to
prove your thesis. (In addition to your novel, you must examine a poem or short story from a different author)
Extra Credit Opportunities: Must be typed (I warned you that these would be challenging)
All assignments must be:
Minimum 3-5 pages typed, 1.5 spacing. I will not accept any hand written work.
1. The Myth Of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
Read the Myth of Sisyphus and thoroughly respond to the questions in the The Myth of Sisyphus handout in an analytical essay.
2. Regions of a Soul and Barely Here:
Print, read, and annotate. Compare the two poems in a 3-5 page compare
and contrast essay. Use sections of the poems as evidence. How are
these poems existentialist? nihilistic? fatalistic? humanistic? or are
they transcendentalist? What messages do the different poets convey?
3. Nietzsche's Influence on Hilter:
Read and complete detailed Cornell notes about the article. Complete a
vocabulary sheet for all unfamiliar terms. Find one additional piece
of evidence on the topic. Respond to the following question in a 3-5
page analytical essay: Was Hitler's interpretation of Nietzsche's
philosophy how Nietzsche himself intended it to be interpreted? Did he
take Nietzsche's words out of context? Would Nietzsche himself have
supported genocide?
4. Curious Case of Benjamin Button:
Read and annotate the
short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In what ways is this an
existentialist short story? (I also highly recommend watching the film)
Write a 3-5 page analytical essay using evidence from the text to
support your thesis. You may complete a film analysis handout for additional credit.
5. T.S Elliot, The Wasteland
Read
and annotate the poem by T. S. Elliot. In what ways is this an
existentialist poem?
Write a 3-5 page analytical
essay using evidence from the text to support your thesis. Write one
paragraph about each section of the poem discussing how Elliot uses
rhetorical devices to develop his themes.
Wasteland: Reading Guide
6. Lost Generation Collection
Read the ENTIRE collection and respond to a minimum of 3 questions from the handout
PER story/poem. Each response must be a minimum of 1 paragraph. Your
paragraphs must include assertions, evidence, and commentary. This is
the only option that I will allow you to do a portion of. Points will
be awarded by how much you do.
1. The use of verbal and situational irony in Joseph Heller's satire, Catch 22, motivates readers to think critically about: (select from the following)
-the military industrial complex
-bureaucratic systems
-capitalism
-war (specifically from a distance)
-faith
2. Character development in Joseph Heller's satire, Catch 22, motivates readers to think critically about: (select from the following)
-the military industrial complex
-bureaucratic systems
-capitalism
-war (specifically from a distance)
-faith
3. (Honors)
The
five central tenets of existentialism are present in Joseph Heller's
novel and represented through the experiences of, and the interactions
between characters. Select specific characters and situations to discuss
when proving this thesis.
Existence
precedes essence. What you are (your essence) is the
result of your choices (your existence) rather than the reverse. Essence is not
destiny. You are what you make yourself to be.
Time
is of the essence. We are fundamentally time-bound
beings. Unlike measurable, “clock” time, lived time is qualitative: the 'not
yet,” the “already,” and the “present' differ among themselves in meaning and
value
Humanism.
Existentialism is a person-centered philosophy. Though not anti-science, its
focus is on the human individual’s pursuit of identity and meaning amidst the
social and economic pressures of mass society for superficiality and
conformism.
Ethical
considerations are paramount. Though each
existentialist understands the ethical, as with “freedom,” in his or her own
way, the underlying concern is to invite us to examine the authenticity of our
personal lives and of our society
Freedom/responsibility. Existentialism is a philosophy of freedom.
Its basis is the fact that we can stand back our lives and reflect on what we
have been doing. In this sense, we are always “more” than ourselves. But we are
as responsible
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Grading Period 2
Extra Credit Opportunities
-Research Joseph Heller, find an article he has written and annotate
-create a venn-diagram comparing transcendentalism to existentialism
-submit extra credit Collaborize posts about Catch 22
-Create an illustration and poem for any of the characters in Project O (the play)
-complete any of the current honors assignments
Due 9/27:
1. Read and annotate the Civil Disobedience Summary by Thoreau
2. Read Contemporary Examples of Civil Disobedience
3. Collaborize post # 3: Civil Disobedience Discussion
You may "COMMENT" or "REPLY". Support your claims with contemporary examples from the handout.
Due 10/3:
1. Reply to 2 people's posts on Collaborize (#4, #5)(based on the class discussion)
(If you are interested in reading the entire essay, visit Civil Disobedience Website. )
2. Turn in Civil Disobedience summary annotations
(H)
1. Visit Civil Disobedience Web Site
2. Read Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Civil Disobedience (annotated version)
3. Take Cornell Notes as you read (outlining the main points in each section, defining allusions and self-selected vocabulary.)
4.
Lead the discussion on Collaborize by posting your response to the
reading. COMMENT on question related to Civil Disobedience, and REPLY to
a minimum of 3 posts using contemporary examples.
Due 10/5
Create an Illustrated setting for The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
OR
Create a FOUND Poem with words from Henry and Waldo in The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail: A poet's guide: How to write a found poem
AND
Place
your historical figure (Unheard Voices) in jail with Henry and
construct a dialogue. What issues would they discuss? Why was the
individual arrested? What would a conversation look like between these
individuals.
(1-2 pages, typed, 12 pt font, 1.5 spacing)
Consider writing the conversation about one of the 4 continuing questions:
1. How has ENTITLEMENT influenced the establishment of borders and territory, and justified oppression in the United States?
2. How has IMMIGRATION played a role in creating and shaping the United States?
3. How are the POLITICAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, and SOCIAL systems intrinsically related in the US?
4. What are some examples of CONTRASTS and CONTRADICTIONS in American society, and how have they influenced law making?
(H)
1. Explore various links on the The Thoreau Reader
2. Select one of the following quotes from the site to inspire a 3-5 page analytical response paper to Civil Disobedience. Write your thesis statement, and select your evidence from the text (Civil Disobedience) to support your thesis:
"Thoreau was a great writer, philosopher, poet, and withal a most
practical
man, that is, he taught nothing he was not prepared to practise in
himself.
... He went to gaol for the sake of his principles and suffering
humanity.
His essay has, therefore, been sanctified by suffering. Moreover, it is
written for all time. Its incisive logic is unanswerable." - Mohandas
Gandhi
"... when, in the mid-1950's, the United
States
Information Service included as a standard book in all their libraries
around the world a textbook ... which reprinted Thoreau's 'Civil
Disobedience,'
the late Senator Joseph
McCarthy succeeded in having that book removed from the shelves —
specifically
because of the Thoreau essay." - Walter Harding, in The Variorum
Civil
Disobedience
"I became convinced that noncooperation with evil is as much a
moral
obligation as is cooperation with good. No other person has been more
eloquent
and passionate in getting this idea across than Henry David Thoreau. As
a result of his writings and personal witness, we are the heirs of a
legacy
of creative protest." - Martin
Luther King, Jr, Autobiography
Due 10/10
Collaborize post #6:
Discuss the significance of Henry's dream sequence. How do the roles
the characters play in the dream relate to their roles in the rest of
the play? What is the purpose of this juxtaposition? What is disclosed
about Henry's subconscious perception of the people in his life.
Consider Williams, Sam, Waldo, and young Edward.
Due 10/12
Bring The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail to return
(H)
-Mandatory meeting 8:15.
-Bring in outline or draft for Civil Disobedience essay.
-BOOK SELECTION DUE FOR LOST GENERATION!!! You must bring your book to the meeting.
Due 10/14
Complete
final section of your vocabulary. You may complete vocabulary square
templates as well (for extra credit). You need to print them or make
your own. Vocabulary study guide/template
Due 10/18FINAL DRAFT OF ESSAY Due...typed, 12 pt font (2-4 pages)(H)
rough draft of 3-5 page analytical response paper to Civil Disobedience.Begin weekly Independent reading posts on Collaborize Due 10/201. ENGLISH EXAM: Vocabulary, Transcendentalists, Existentialists.Key Transcendentalists 2. Turn in Civil Disobedience summary and annotation3. Unheard Voices Part 1: Complete portfolio due including Resume, Cover letter and business card (U.S. History assignment)Due 10/25Collaborize post #7: Select a character to discuss. Select a passage and connect to characterization________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grading Period 1
Due
8/25: Signed syllabus and Honors Contracts
Due 9/9: Harold and Maude Film Analysis Handout / Self Reliance bumper sticker
(H)
Typed 2-3 page reflection based on film
analysis
Due 9/13: Collaborize Post #1:
Discussion response: How does Maude's philosophy on life embody the
transcendentalist principles as presented by Ralph Waldo Emerson? How would you
compare Maude's perspective to something Emerson writes in Self Reliance?
(minimum requirements are posted under the General Forum section of Collaborize)
(H) Same as above
Due 9/19:
1. Read and annotate your assigned section of Self Reliance by Ralph
Waldo Emerson.
2. On the back of your handout, write a short summary.
Be sure you can explain what the section means by looking at your annotation
notes)
3. Complete your vocabulary sheet with a minimum of 15 words defined
contextually
(H)
1. Read and annotate Emerson's Self Reliance. If you are really struggling, you can check out this web resource:
Self Reliance translated to modern English
2. Write a
paragraph summary/reflection for 6 of the 17 sections. Select sections that you connect to (or
understand) the most.
3. Prepare to lead a class discussion by learning the
vocabulary and answering the following question ON COLLABORIZE with examples from the text: How does Emerson's Self Reliance demonstrate the tenets of the
American Transcendentalist Movement?
Due 9/21: Complete the first part of Unheard Voices Part 1:
1. Research and complete the Unheard Voices Resume Builder
2. Find your primary source(s) (original speech, essay, poem, etc)
3. Complete a Works Cited Page
(H) Complete Unheard Voices assignment and bring to Honors Meeting at 8:15
Prepare
for a FISHBOWL discussion. You must address the following core
questions from the perspective of your assigned individual (Unheard
Voices)
1. How has ENTITLEMENT influenced the establishment of borders and territory, and justified oppression in the United States?
2. How has IMMIGRATION played a role in creating and shaping the United States?
3. How are the POLITICAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, and SOCIAL systems intrinsically related in the US?
4. What are some examples of CONTRASTS and CONTRADICTIONS in American society, and how have they influenced law making?
Due 9/23: Collaborize post # 2: Select a quote from Henry in the Night Thoreau Spent in Jail and Respond on Collaborize.
Combined US History/ English Exam:
-You will be writing an in-class essay based on one of the questions in the Emerson Study Guide. (You may select any question except for #13)
-Prepare for this by coming to class with a minimum of 3 quotes from Emerson's essay.
-You may use your annotations from Self Reliance, and all of your notes.
-You may also create an outline/prewrite at home and use it for the writing assessment
Use the following links to help you prepare:
American Transcendentalist Movement Lecture
Questioning Study Guide/Practice Worksheet
Themes from Self Reliance
PROMOTION AND TECH GROUPS ONLY-
Each
person needs to address the following items on a sheet of paper. Make
sure to bring the paper to class with you on Friday 9/22.
1) What is the date of your event?
2) What is the number of people you anticipate will attend your event? (Size of Audience)
3) How many performers / groups will you feature?
4) What percentage of your profits will you donate to your selected organization? What organization will you donate to?
5) What is the venue for your event? (Location)
6) Make a list of tasks specific to your job. (Minimum 20)
7) What is your target audience?
