Answer the following prompt in a comment. In your response, use at least 4 of the Level 1 vocabulary words that I handed out in class today. As usual, you may change the form of the word if appropriate.
Prompt: Why do you think that so few American films and novels qualify as classic tragedies? What does the lack of tragedies say about our culture? About our views on catharsis and ability to achieve it? Etc.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Background for Othello
Choose one of the following topics, and explore it. Then, in a thoughtful comment, tell us what you learned. NOTE: You may NOT repeat information mentioned in a previous comment.
1. Venice
What was Venice like in the sixteenth century? What was its economic status? Can you find pictures? What was the Venetians' relationship with the Turks? Etc.
2. Cyprus
Where is it? What was its importance in the 16th century? How far is it from Venice? What were the politics of the countries nearest it then? Now? Etc.
3. Moors
Who are they? Where did they come from? What were they doing in Europe in the 16th century? Are there religious and cultural practices or art associated with them?
4. Turks
What was the Elizabethan attitude toward foreigners in general and non-Christians--such as Turks--in particular? ETc.
5. Recent Othello Productions
What can you find out about Othello productions in recent years? There have been both notable stage and film productions with famous actors in 1991, 1982, 1985, etc.
1. Venice
What was Venice like in the sixteenth century? What was its economic status? Can you find pictures? What was the Venetians' relationship with the Turks? Etc.
2. Cyprus
Where is it? What was its importance in the 16th century? How far is it from Venice? What were the politics of the countries nearest it then? Now? Etc.
3. Moors
Who are they? Where did they come from? What were they doing in Europe in the 16th century? Are there religious and cultural practices or art associated with them?
4. Turks
What was the Elizabethan attitude toward foreigners in general and non-Christians--such as Turks--in particular? ETc.
5. Recent Othello Productions
What can you find out about Othello productions in recent years? There have been both notable stage and film productions with famous actors in 1991, 1982, 1985, etc.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Dear John (or Tim, actually) Letter
In a comment below, say goodbye to The Things They Carried and Tim O'Brien. In other words, write a final reflection, personal response, lingering question, or analysis to bring your experience with the book to a close.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Vocabulary Review, Weeks 6-7
Write a sentence that describes each of the photographs above. Use at least TWO vocabulary words in each sentence, and please demonstrate in the sentence that you understand what the vocabulary word means. As usual, you may always change the form of the word to suit your needs.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Week 7 Vocabulary
Tell us how you feel about one of the following: homework, food, driving, art or sports. Use at least 4 vocabulary words to do so, and please write in either 2nd or 3rd person. (and have a great weekend while you're at it, too)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
"They" the Children
Act as though you were going to write a story similar to "Flower Children" about your own family or The Kinkaid School. Write an introductory paragraph using a 3rd person, "they", omniscient narrator (see the first paragraph of "Flower Children" for reference) in which the reader gets a clear idea about the family or students, home or school, and values of the characters. Insert your paragraph into a comment below this post.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Week 6 Vocabulary and TASS, Pattern 8
Complete the exercises for Pattern 8 and 9 in TASS, if you haven't already. Then, in a comment, please write a paragraph that uses at least 3 vocabulary words from Week 6, and has at least one sentence that uses Pattern 8 or 9.
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