Reading over Break--Chapter Clarification!!!

You will be reading Chapters 1-15 of The Scarlet Letter over break. You are going to skip the chapter "The Custom House" and begin with the chapter "The Prison Door". You will be expected to post at least twice to topics in the Turnitin discussion forum. There is a practice topic available now if you want to test it out, but real topics won't be posted until next week. Please make sure that your posts are academic, appropriate, and represent you and your school in a positive way. If you encounter a post that is inappropriate, please email me. If you have no internet access, you can make up this assignment in a different way when you return from break.

Please keep track of vocabulary words that are new to you as you are doing your reading. You will need to demonstrate your new vocab acquisition during the week of December 5th. The method of showing your new vocab is up to you: you may choose to make a list with definitions, flash cards, a quizlet, post-it notes in your book--whatever works best for your brain.

Reading Due Wednesday and Thursday and Friday

Due Wednesday: (White Book) Declaration of Sentiments (393-395)

Due Thursday: (Red Book) Walden (282-288)

Due Friday: (Red Book) Civil Disobedience (290)

Please bring the corresponding book to class on the day it is due.

Due Tuesday

Read the excerpts from "Nature" and "Self-Reliance" in your red book (268-271).

Additionally, 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.

We will be doing a class activity with these quotations, so make sure to get this done so you don't feel left out.

Wednesday Discussion Questions

Prairie Discussion Questions


1. In what ways does the environment symbolize the action that is taking place?

2. In what ways do the Native Americans in the story demonstrate compassion for Natty Bumppo?

3. What commentary does this story offer about religious beliefs? (Consider by evaluating the religious beliefs presented)

4. What are Natty Bumppo's requests for when he dies, and what do these reveal about his character?

5. What is the symbolism behind the two figures at Natty Bumppo's side during his death?

6. What are some things about this excerpt that strike you as being difficult to believe or unrealistic? (dare I say, even "cheesy")

Weekly reading

Please read the excerpt from "The Prairie" in red book for Wednesday.

Please read "The Fall of the House of Usher" in the red book for Friday.

As you can tell, this will be a red book week, so no need to bring the white book to class.

Devil and Tom Walker Due Monday

Please read the "Devil and Tom Walker" in the Red Book by Washington Irving for Monday. If you forgot your book, an online copy is available here. (The online version makes it seem longer than it really is).

Unit 1 Test Study Guide

You should be studying away for your unit 1 test. A study guide is available here.