Today:
We watched a short documentary on George Orwell. There was a short assignment that went along with it.
We read the article: Simpler terms: Orwellian
We reviewed your reading.
I gave you a quiz.
HW: Please finish reading 1984.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
A + B Block:
Today:
We finished Araby.
Today we looked at some of the symbols in the story. We discussed what are the things that make a good short story. Most of you agreed that the story was missing a traditional plot. I suggested the beauty in the writing is the power of the story.
We also read George Orwell's short story, Shooting an Elephant. We looked at the epiphany in the story and talked a little about Orwell's experience in the army and how it influence the majority of his writing.
Suggested reading: 1984. Please see me if you would like to borrow a copy to read.
We finished Araby.
Today we looked at some of the symbols in the story. We discussed what are the things that make a good short story. Most of you agreed that the story was missing a traditional plot. I suggested the beauty in the writing is the power of the story.
We also read George Orwell's short story, Shooting an Elephant. We looked at the epiphany in the story and talked a little about Orwell's experience in the army and how it influence the majority of his writing.
Suggested reading: 1984. Please see me if you would like to borrow a copy to read.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
D Block
Today:
We looked at a few articles from the NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/magazine/17FOB-WWLN-t.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/22/weekinreview/simpler-terms-if-it-s-orwellian-it-s-probably-not.html
We looked at a bunch of quotes from the world of 1984 and made modern connections.
HW: Please read pg 260 (III)
We ran out of time for a quiz- but we will have one Thursday.
We looked at a few articles from the NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/magazine/17FOB-WWLN-t.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/22/weekinreview/simpler-terms-if-it-s-orwellian-it-s-probably-not.html
We looked at a bunch of quotes from the world of 1984 and made modern connections.
HW: Please read pg 260 (III)
We ran out of time for a quiz- but we will have one Thursday.
A+B Block:
Today:
Journal Prompt #36:
Please pick a significant event in your life and write from the perspective as an outsider observer, in 1st person.
We defined Epiphany: A profound or spiritual revelation. I asked you to work your own Epiphany into your journal prompt as well.
A block: I passed back your reading quiz from yesterday.
B Block: I collected said quiz.
We discussed symbolism and James Joyce. We read 1/2 of the short story Araby.
Journal Prompt #36:
Please pick a significant event in your life and write from the perspective as an outsider observer, in 1st person.
We defined Epiphany: A profound or spiritual revelation. I asked you to work your own Epiphany into your journal prompt as well.
A block: I passed back your reading quiz from yesterday.
B Block: I collected said quiz.
We discussed symbolism and James Joyce. We read 1/2 of the short story Araby.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A+B Block:
Today in class:
We began reading selections from the Modern period.
We read: The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence, and took a quiz on the reading.
I introduced you to James Joyce. We will be reading Araby in class on Wed.
We began reading selections from the Modern period.
We read: The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence, and took a quiz on the reading.
I introduced you to James Joyce. We will be reading Araby in class on Wed.
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