Monday: Read and annotate beginning of Book Three, through page 309 for Tuesday.
Block day will consist of in-class writing. Novel should be completed by Friday, 4/4.
Summative assessment for Beloved will be due on Monday, 4/7.
Examine a claim Morrison makes in Beloved about one of the following topics and how it relates to contemporary American society:
1. The legacy of slavery
2. The idea of collective memory in a society
3. The ways in which race and gender interconnect
CHANGE TO SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
Instead of a paper, you will be expected to participate in a graded discussion. I sent an email out with the rubric and specifics of the process.
Due on Monday, April 7.
Literary Research paper work:
Now is the time to get focused on your paper. Please come see me if you have questions, confusions or concerns. Here is the remaining timeline:
A portion of the rough draft of paper is due on April 11. The minimum you need to turn in:
1. Three pages of a rough draft, including an introduction and thesis as well as the beginning of your argument.
2. A clear outline, preferably with clear topic sentences and some references to primary and secondary sources.
You may turn in more than this, but it is not a requirement.
The final paper is due on Monday, April 28th. The requirements are outlined on the rubric I sent you in Google docs. In addition:
1. The paper should be between 4,500-5,500 words, about 12-15 pages double-spaced in Times New Roman font. There should be a Works Cited page that has a minimum of six sources. See the Literary Research page for exemplar papers.
This paper will count 50% of your fourth quarter grade. Time and revision are keys to success. Also, I hope you know that any whiff of plagiarism will mean you receive a 0. Every year, this is an issue, so please cite carefully.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Homework for week of 3/24
Monday: Read and annotate Beloved through page 235.
Tuesday: Read and annotate Beloved 236-255. As you read, make a note of point of view and syntax. As always, mark confusion and connections or ideas.
Block day: Finish Book Two (through page 277). Review your annotations from earlier in novel. Are there questions you can now answer? Are there thoughts that have expanded? How? How has the motif you have followed appeared in Book Two?
Monday: Read and annotate beginning of Book Three, through page 309.
Novel will be finished by Friday, 4/4. Block day will consist of in-class writing.
Summative assessment for Beloved:
Examine a claim Morrison makes in Beloved about one of the following topics and how it relates to contemporary American society:
1. The legacy of slavery
2. The idea of collective memory in a society
3. The ways in which race and gender interconnect
Tuesday: Read and annotate Beloved 236-255. As you read, make a note of point of view and syntax. As always, mark confusion and connections or ideas.
Block day: Finish Book Two (through page 277). Review your annotations from earlier in novel. Are there questions you can now answer? Are there thoughts that have expanded? How? How has the motif you have followed appeared in Book Two?
Monday: Read and annotate beginning of Book Three, through page 309.
Novel will be finished by Friday, 4/4. Block day will consist of in-class writing.
Summative assessment for Beloved:
Examine a claim Morrison makes in Beloved about one of the following topics and how it relates to contemporary American society:
1. The legacy of slavery
2. The idea of collective memory in a society
3. The ways in which race and gender interconnect
Monday, March 17, 2014
Homework for week of 3/17
This week, your work consists of two threads:
1. Continue to read and annotate Beloved. Note 1-2 motifs that have appeared in this book of the novel. Complete Book One (through page 195) for Friday.
2. Literary Research Paper: As I said in class, now is the time to move the focus of this paper up on your list of priorities. The two tasks that you should complete: a. Thesis question and draft of thesis is due on block day. b. Annotated bibliography is now due on Monday, March 24. You should have the idea for your thesis guide your selection of critical essays for your bibliography.
Here is the rubric I sent you in Google, in full form: Literary Research rubric
Please see me or email if you have questions.
Beloved reading: Begin Book 2 and read through p.235 for Tuesday.
1. Continue to read and annotate Beloved. Note 1-2 motifs that have appeared in this book of the novel. Complete Book One (through page 195) for Friday.
2. Literary Research Paper: As I said in class, now is the time to move the focus of this paper up on your list of priorities. The two tasks that you should complete: a. Thesis question and draft of thesis is due on block day. b. Annotated bibliography is now due on Monday, March 24. You should have the idea for your thesis guide your selection of critical essays for your bibliography.
Here is the rubric I sent you in Google, in full form: Literary Research rubric
Please see me or email if you have questions.
Beloved reading: Begin Book 2 and read through p.235 for Tuesday.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Homework for week of 3/10
Monday: Read and annotate pp. 52-75 of Beloved.
Tuesday: Read and annotate pp. 75-100 of Beloved.
Block day: Read and annotate pp. 101-133 of Beloved.
Note: The annotated bibliography is now due on block day, 3/19 or 3/20.
Here is a concise description from Cornell University on what could go into an annotation entry:
1. Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.
2. Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your thesis topic.
Tuesday: Read and annotate pp. 75-100 of Beloved.
Block day: Read and annotate pp. 101-133 of Beloved.
Note: The annotated bibliography is now due on block day, 3/19 or 3/20.
Here is a concise description from Cornell University on what could go into an annotation entry:
1. Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.
2. Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your thesis topic.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Homework for the week of March 3
Monday: Find two sources for biographical information. Read sources and begin annotated bibliography. Here is a sample entry here for an annotated bibliography: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/1-23
Tuesday: Begin Beloved. Read and annotate pp. 1-23. Online text available here:
http://vnsharing.net/forum/showthread.php?t=543504
Page 23 ends with: "Slowly, methodically, miserably she ate it."
Block day: Read and annotate 24-33 in Beloved. Begin villanelle. Here are some streamlined rules:
Rules for writing a villanelle.
Note: for a strict villanelle, each line should be in iambic pentameter (in brief, 10 syllables). You do not have to follow this rule exactly, but make sure the lines are approximately the same length.
Friday: Read and annotate 34-51 in Beloved. Villanelle due on Monday. Here is the rubric: villanelle rubric
Tuesday: Begin Beloved. Read and annotate pp. 1-23. Online text available here:
http://vnsharing.net/forum/showthread.php?t=543504
Page 23 ends with: "Slowly, methodically, miserably she ate it."
Block day: Read and annotate 24-33 in Beloved. Begin villanelle. Here are some streamlined rules:
Rules for writing a villanelle.
Note: for a strict villanelle, each line should be in iambic pentameter (in brief, 10 syllables). You do not have to follow this rule exactly, but make sure the lines are approximately the same length.
Friday: Read and annotate 34-51 in Beloved. Villanelle due on Monday. Here is the rubric: villanelle rubric
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