Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Romanticism Test Information
Your Romanticism Test will be next Friday, December 7th. It will take both 6th and 7th periods and consist of a fill in the blank content component and a written antithesis style essay. A study guide and reading list is available here.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Fireside Poetry Assignment
Read the following poems:
334- “The Tide Rises”
336- “The Psalm of Life”
347- “The Chambered Nautilus”
352- “First Snowfall”
Write a response for each poem consisting of:
1. Literal Summary (1-2 sentences):
2. Interpretation/Theme: What deeper meaning does this poem convey (2-3
sentences)
3. Style analysis: What poetry devices (rhyme, figurative language, allusions, diction...) does this poem make use of? How do they help enhance the theme? (1-2 sentences)
Please include answers to these three questions after the title of each poem on your paper. Then, complete question number for after you have read and responded to all 4 poems:
4. What similarities do these poems share? In what way do they differ from each other? Which one did you find the most enjoyable? Explain your thoughts... (4-5 sentences)
334- “The Tide Rises”
336- “The Psalm of Life”
347- “The Chambered Nautilus”
352- “First Snowfall”
Write a response for each poem consisting of:
1. Literal Summary (1-2 sentences):
2. Interpretation/Theme: What deeper meaning does this poem convey (2-3
sentences)
3. Style analysis: What poetry devices (rhyme, figurative language, allusions, diction...) does this poem make use of? How do they help enhance the theme? (1-2 sentences)
Please include answers to these three questions after the title of each poem on your paper. Then, complete question number for after you have read and responded to all 4 poems:
4. What similarities do these poems share? In what way do they differ from each other? Which one did you find the most enjoyable? Explain your thoughts... (4-5 sentences)
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Homework for Thanksgiving Break
1. Read the excerpts that your book provides from Melville's Moby Dick. In your notetaking, make sure to write down information pertaining to the characterization of Ahab and the symbolic role of nature in the story.
2. Write a not-so-free freewrite considering some of the interpretive ideas in "The Minister's Black Veil". Please use at least 2-3 direct quotations from the story. Remember, you have no structural requirements, so you do not need to worry about an introduction or thesis. But please do meet the following not-so-free requirements:
Please do:
- Use the phrase "reflected in" or "reflected by"
- Use the word intrinsic or intrinsically
- Begin one sentence with the word "Ironically"
Please do not:
- Use the word "quote" or "quotation" anywhere in your writing
- Begin more than 3 sentences with the word "the" or "this"
Additional Info:
- Please underline where in the paper you are doing one of your three "please do"items.
- Please type your paper and make it 1 to 1 1/2 pages in length.
Some questions that may help you get started:
First of all, tap into some of the great conversation points that people made in class.
What different things does the black veil symbolize? What insight into humanity does the story present? What insight into the self does the story suggest? What ironies are inherent in the work? What motivated Rev. Hooper to wear the veil?
2. Write a not-so-free freewrite considering some of the interpretive ideas in "The Minister's Black Veil". Please use at least 2-3 direct quotations from the story. Remember, you have no structural requirements, so you do not need to worry about an introduction or thesis. But please do meet the following not-so-free requirements:
Please do:
- Use the phrase "reflected in" or "reflected by"
- Use the word intrinsic or intrinsically
- Begin one sentence with the word "Ironically"
Please do not:
- Use the word "quote" or "quotation" anywhere in your writing
- Begin more than 3 sentences with the word "the" or "this"
Additional Info:
- Please underline where in the paper you are doing one of your three "please do"items.
- Please type your paper and make it 1 to 1 1/2 pages in length.
Some questions that may help you get started:
First of all, tap into some of the great conversation points that people made in class.
What different things does the black veil symbolize? What insight into humanity does the story present? What insight into the self does the story suggest? What ironies are inherent in the work? What motivated Rev. Hooper to wear the veil?
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Emerson Quotations Due Friday
Research Emerson quotations online and select 5 that you really enjoy. Copy and paste the quotations into a document and format it so that you have a pretty readable font-size (around 20). Cut out each quotation individually, and bring them with you to class.
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