Archives for February 2016

HW due 3/1:

1.  Schopenhauer, “On the Suffering of the World” and “On the Vanity of Existence.”–Located in the rear of the packet, Schopey Wopey’s essay continues to focus on one of the more common themes of the term. Read and annotate the text. This is a short text so hop to it! As I expect we will quickly grasp his argument, I am more interested in a critical discussion for tomorrow.

2. Class Forum–Tonight you will write one paragraph of ~250. Naturally, Schopenhauer should be woven into this discussion. I also want you to think of another text that would complement one of Schopenhauer’s essays. The topic sentence for your paragraph should articulate how you see the two texts working together to make a point about the human condition. Then, develop that topic quoting both texts. I expect to see thematic control of each text individually and control of how they are logically connected.

HW due 3/1: The Alchemist and More

1. The Alchemist–Read and annotate up to p. 79 (stop at “And I’d better read your books,” said the boy. As for annotations, keep in mind how Coelho adds layers of meaning to Santiago’s tale (i.e. He introduces The Englishman! How does this character and what he might represent add to the themes of the novel up to this point. While he may introduce a new layer, he definitely connects to points already developed.).

2. Final drafts are now due on Thursday, Mar. 3rd for 10C and Friday, Mar. 4th. Students of 10C, if you took your peer’s essay home, you should finish the editing tonight.

3. Class Forum–Post your essay on the class forum.

4. Class Vocab–Print out and bring to class!

HW due 2/25: 30 Word Poem

30 Word Poem–Due Tomorrow! Emphasis on arrangement of stanzas, punctuation, and the use of metaphor/imagery. Continue to avoid stale/trite images. Theme is up to you! We will share these poems whole group tomorrow. Take care…

HW due 2/24: Confessional Poem

1. Confessional Poetry–The linked reading is quite brief, yet gives us a sense of the nature of confessional poetry. Read it closely please in preparation for your own confessional poem.  

2. 30 Word Poem–Due Thursday! Emphasis on arrangement of stanzas, punctuation, and the use of metaphor/imagery. Continue to avoid stale/trite images. Theme is up to you!

2. Poems by Anne Sexton (Print, Read, and Annotate for tomorrow):

3. (Looking Ahead) Writing Workshop:

  • In your poetry journal brainstorm subjects for your confessional poem. Broadly, the subject is you of course! But more specifically, what aspect(s) of YOU would you like to share via poetry?

HW due 2/24: The Alchemist

1. Class Forum–Discussion Question

2. The Alchemist–(Due Thursday for 10C/Friday for 10A) Read through the end of Part 1.

3. Essays are now due Monday!