Thursday, December 18, 2008

The Picture of Dorian Gray


This is the copy you want to get: The Barnes and Noble Classic Version

Homework over Break

Read to the end of Chapter 22.

One long outline, like we do in class. Pick a couple of key points from each chapter, post some material, basically study material.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Don't forget secret santa!!!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Homework 12/17

Hey guys, different format tonight. Don't bother doing the quotes, questions, etc. What I want you to do is prep some questions for discussion and debate (just because I am guessing you'll have different opinions, nothing formal though) in class tomorrow.

I recommend doing an outline format, kind of like I do in class. wIth some personal notes and maybe pages to reference for quotes.

The questions are as follows and are all pertaining to Chapter 14! (previously said 15, MY BAD!!!)

Questions for discussion:

What does Hester now say about her scarlet letter to Chillingworth?
Describe Chillingworth physically.
What do we find out Dimmesdale’s true "death" is, and how does he suffer it?
Describe exactly how Chillingworth has treated Dimmesdale and why he has treated him that way.
Why has Dimmesdale increased his debt to Chillingworth?
Is Chillingworth’s argument valid about that point?
What is the final resolution between Hester and Chillingworth? Is there one?

IF you type it, it wouldn't hurt to print it out for class. If you write it in your notebook that is fine, just bring it in tomorrow for me to check.

Thanks,
Mr. G

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Monday 12/15

Hey, I know I forgot to mention it, but do the next section of reading for class on Monday.

Hope the weekend is good.
Mr. George

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Scarlet Letter Reading Assignments

Class, here is the reading schedule. Please title your blog posts accordingly. Same thing as before, two quotes, two responses, two questions.

Scarlet Letter 1: 45-56
Scarlet Letter 2: 56-72
Scarlet Letter 3: 72-91
Scarlet Letter 4: 91-107
Scarlet Letter 5: 107-126
Scarlet Letter 6: 126-144
Scarlet Letter 7: 144-158
Scarlet Letter 8: 158-170
Scarlet Letter 9: 170- 185
Scarlet Letter 10: 185-202
Scarlet Letter 11: 202-221
Scarlet Letter 12: 221-235

Some themes to track leading to essays: (aka, good ideas to blog about)

Sin and Redemption (in relationship to "The Crucible")
The effects of sin
Salvation
The nature of evil
Societies effect on the individual