Homework for 9/30

Monday: Select an author/topic for the literary research project for tomorrow.
Tuesday: Rough draft for college essay due.
Reading annotations suggestions:
As you consider The Bridge of San Luis Rey, keep in mind these questions as you annotate:
What is the relationship/distance between the narrator and Brother Juniper? How does that impact the tone?
What questions do you have about the text as you read?
In addition, here are things to note, with any observations or questions which accompany them:
Again and Again: What words, images or events are returned to again and again? Why?
Contrasts and Contradictions: What contrasts or contradictions do you notice in a character or between characters? Is there a moment in a character's actions or behavior (or is there a detail with setting) where something happens that is surprising or unexpected?
Memory Moment: A recollection by a character that interrupts the forward narrative of the story.
Aha Moment: A character has a moment of realization (also known as an epiphany). Where does it come in the story? How might it connect with the big idea of the novella?
Tough Questions: A moment when a character is expressing serious doubt or confusion. What inner struggles is the writer revealing?
Words to the Wiser: An older person offers advice to a protagonist or narrator about life.


This will be your essay topic for this novella. You might note any moments in the text which may relate to ideas:
In works of literature, past events can affect, positively or negatively, the present actions, attitudes, or values of a character. Choose a novel or play (in this case BOSLR) in which a character must contend with some aspect of the past, either personal or societal. Then write an essay in which you show how the character’s relationship to the past contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.

Block day: Read and (on a separate piece of paper or sticky notes) annotate, "Perhaps an Accident"
Friday:
1. Read and (on a separate piece of paper or sticky notes) annotate, "The Marquesa de Montemayor."
 2. In Google Drive, you will see a spreadsheet labeled: Literary Research topics. If you open it, you will find your name. In your row, please write your final choice for your topic and author, as well as the first text you will read. There is a column for comments if you would like to make them. Please post by Monday.