Remember that revisions of the Great Expectations essay are due by Nov. 12. You MUST turn in the original essay (stapled to the back) with the revision in order for me to read it.
Also, the opera tickets came today. I will distribute them on Monday. The opera is Wed.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Blog prompt and assignment for Monday, Nov. 3
1. Please number the paragraphs in parts II and III and re-read part II.
2. Discuss the long (two page) paragraph #14 part II about the cannibals ("I went forward and ordered the chain . . ) Consider the way that restraint is used as a motif in throughout the novella.
2. Discuss the long (two page) paragraph #14 part II about the cannibals ("I went forward and ordered the chain . . ) Consider the way that restraint is used as a motif in throughout the novella.
Monday, October 27, 2008
No blog prompt for Wed. the 29th
Your homework for Wed. is to complete the Multiple Choice practice packet and be prepared to continue H of D discussion.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Prompt to respond to before Monday, Oct. 27
Respond to the following passages from paragraph 9 and paragraph 15 (Part I).
"The yarns of seamen have a direct simplicity, the whole meaning of which lies within the shell of a cracked nut. but Marlow was not typical (if his propensity to spin yarns be excepted) and to him the meaning of an episode was not inside like a kernel but outside, enveloping the tale which brought it out only as a glow brings out a haze, in the likeness of one of these misty halos that sometimes, are made visible by the spectral illumination of moonshine." (9)
"It seemed somehow to throw a kind of light on everything about me--and into my thoughts. It was sombre enough too -- and pitiful -- not extraordinary in any way -- not very clear either. No. Not very clear. And yet it seemed to throw a kind of light." (15)
"The yarns of seamen have a direct simplicity, the whole meaning of which lies within the shell of a cracked nut. but Marlow was not typical (if his propensity to spin yarns be excepted) and to him the meaning of an episode was not inside like a kernel but outside, enveloping the tale which brought it out only as a glow brings out a haze, in the likeness of one of these misty halos that sometimes, are made visible by the spectral illumination of moonshine." (9)
"It seemed somehow to throw a kind of light on everything about me--and into my thoughts. It was sombre enough too -- and pitiful -- not extraordinary in any way -- not very clear either. No. Not very clear. And yet it seemed to throw a kind of light." (15)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Heart of Darkness Availible Online
If for some reason you're not able to get a physical copy of Heart of Darkness to read, it's available online and for free at Google Books.
Another version can be found at Project Gutenburg. Keep in mind that this online version is a simple txt file, which makes for poor reading.
If you know what "Wowio" is, Heart of Darkness can also be found there. The Wowio version is free to view online, but costs two dollars to download as a PDF.
Keep in mind that no matter what you're going to need a physical copy of the book.
Another version can be found at Project Gutenburg. Keep in mind that this online version is a simple txt file, which makes for poor reading.
If you know what "Wowio" is, Heart of Darkness can also be found there. The Wowio version is free to view online, but costs two dollars to download as a PDF.
Keep in mind that no matter what you're going to need a physical copy of the book.
Oedipus/Greek theater test on Tuesday
You will be taking a short objective test on Oedipus and Greek Theater on Tuesday the 21st.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Timed essay Friday
Issues you might wish to discuss/think about before the essay on Friday: (a) Sophocles' use of irony to develop his themes (b) free will/fate (c) Oedipus as a tragic hero (d) the motif of blindness, especially as it applies to Oedipus
You will be allowed to use the plays during the essay and I strongly recommend reading through the play again and marking important passages.
Also, read through the third criticism I gave you today -- see if you gain any additional insights.
Finally, we will begin discussion of Heart of Darkness on Thursday the 23rd, so complete your first reading by then.
You will be allowed to use the plays during the essay and I strongly recommend reading through the play again and marking important passages.
Also, read through the third criticism I gave you today -- see if you gain any additional insights.
Finally, we will begin discussion of Heart of Darkness on Thursday the 23rd, so complete your first reading by then.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Prompt to respond to before class on Wed., Oct 15
Read and annotate the two literary criticisms I passed out in class today, then choose a topic of discussion from one of these articles and post a response to it. Also, log on and join in the discussion of points your colleagues bring up.
Remember to bring your $ and orders for the Nov. 5th opera (Fidelio) on Wed.
Remember to bring your $ and orders for the Nov. 5th opera (Fidelio) on Wed.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Brilliant and articulate essays due Monday!
(a) I'll expect 36 phenomenal "black tie" essays on Monday -- polished and representative of your best effort. This is a 100 pt. essay -- you will have the opportunity to revise them after I rake them over the coals, but probably not before quarter grades go in the computer. Remember to submit your essays to turnitin.com on or before Monday.
(b) Get down with Ludwig Van and get some culture! One of our AP Lit traditions is to attend the Portland Opera student dress rehearsals. For only $12 you can dress up and do the performing arts patron thing with your classmates & teachers. This fall's offering is "Fidelio," the only opera Beethoven wrote, and it's a great one that reflects the man's passion for liberty and the human spirit. Remember, this is the guy who wrote the Eroica Symphony with Napoleon in mind; then when he realized the Corsican was just another rapacious world conqueror, scratched out Napoleon's name so furiously that he left a hole in the first page of the symphony*. The date of the dress rehearsal is Wed., Nov. 5, from 7-10 pm. I need your orders and $ (make any checks out to Nancy Minor) on or before Wed. the 15th. Your friends need not be in AP Lit to go -- as long as they are students (high school or college) - they are welcome. You do need to be able to get yourselves to the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland. *(Mr. Duncan's description)
(c) Heads up -- plan on a timed essay on Oedipus this coming Friday (the 17th) as well as a short post-unit test. I strongly recommend reading the play again after we finish discussing it as a class.
(b) Get down with Ludwig Van and get some culture! One of our AP Lit traditions is to attend the Portland Opera student dress rehearsals. For only $12 you can dress up and do the performing arts patron thing with your classmates & teachers. This fall's offering is "Fidelio," the only opera Beethoven wrote, and it's a great one that reflects the man's passion for liberty and the human spirit. Remember, this is the guy who wrote the Eroica Symphony with Napoleon in mind; then when he realized the Corsican was just another rapacious world conqueror, scratched out Napoleon's name so furiously that he left a hole in the first page of the symphony*. The date of the dress rehearsal is Wed., Nov. 5, from 7-10 pm. I need your orders and $ (make any checks out to Nancy Minor) on or before Wed. the 15th. Your friends need not be in AP Lit to go -- as long as they are students (high school or college) - they are welcome. You do need to be able to get yourselves to the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland. *(Mr. Duncan's description)
(c) Heads up -- plan on a timed essay on Oedipus this coming Friday (the 17th) as well as a short post-unit test. I strongly recommend reading the play again after we finish discussing it as a class.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Reminder
(a) Lit terms quiz two on Wed
(b) Complete a first reading of Heart of Darkness by October 21.
(b) Complete a first reading of Heart of Darkness by October 21.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Assignment for Monday Oct. 6
(1) Read the mythology packet on the House of Thebes
(2) Blog with your colleagues and bring a working thesis to turn in on Monday. The essay itself is due Monday the 13th
(3) Create an account at Turnitin.com
(4) Prepare for a second literary terms quiz on Wed. -- this one on drama and form
(2) Blog with your colleagues and bring a working thesis to turn in on Monday. The essay itself is due Monday the 13th
(3) Create an account at Turnitin.com
(4) Prepare for a second literary terms quiz on Wed. -- this one on drama and form
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