The Canterbury Tales

Students received questions for a tale from The Canterbury Tales. They are to read the tale and answer the questions by Thursday.

Research Paper

We are currently working on the following assignment: Literary Research Paper Throughout the year we have read a variety of interesting works. Each work contains many different themes, ideas, and questions that can be analyzed further outside of the work. Over the next 5 weeks you will put together a research paper based on one of the works we have studied this year. We will spend several days each week devoting our time to the research and writing process. The days we spend in class will be used for the current work we are analyzing. You are to use the time given you to research a concept from the work of your choice, formulate a thesis, gather sources to support it, and craft a thoughtful argument proving your thesis. The paper will be broken up into several parts. The requirements are as follows: Thesis statement 10pts Due 5/7 List of sources (at least 4) 10pts Due 5/9 Outline 10pts Due 5/16 Rough Draft (4-6 pages) 20pts Due 5/28 Final Draft: Typed Times New Roman Font 12 Double Spaced 4-6 pages MLA citations for all sources All sources quoted at least once No 1st person Submitted through Turnitin.com 100pts Due 6/4 Works Cited Page Typed Correct MLA format Attached to final copy At least 4 sources 50pts Due 6/4 Total 200pts

Beowulf HW

Students are to complete the following for HW due Monday 4/28: Beowulf Chapters 31-35 Chapter 31 How long has it been since Beowulf killed Grendel’s mother? What is the change in setting? Chapter 32 What awakens the dragon? What is the man’s motivation for what he does when he finds the dragon? Chapter 33 What does the dragon destroy that is sacred to Beowulf? What does the dragon’s anger represent? Chapter 34 What realization does Beowulf have? Chapter 35 What are the similarities and differences between the way Beowulf prepares for this battle and the way he prepared for the previous battles? What 2 things fail him in this battle?

Beowulf vs Grendel's mother

Students are to complete the following assignment which is due Friday 4/25: Beowulf Chapters 18-24 As you read, respond to the following in complete sentences. Chapter 18 List and explain several examples of Anglo-Saxon values in this chapter. Write down the specific lines that exemplify this. Chapter 19 Who is Beowulf’s next opponent? Explain how Christian values relate to this new villain. What does she take with her? (2 things) Chapter 20 List the descriptive words used to describe the villain and her home. (at least 5) Explain how this relates to descriptions of Grendel. Chapter 21 List and explain the characteristics of the hero that Beowulf displays in this chapter. How does Beowulf add to his legacy? You must also explain the characteristics of the villain that are present. Chapter 22 How is the danger increased in this section? How does Beowulf show bravery? Chapter 23 What is special about the sword Beowulf uses? What trophy does he take and what is unique about it? What is the significance of what happens to the sword? Chapter 24 Give an example of Christian influence in this chapter.

LOTF Essay

Students received the following today: Lord of the Flies Essay 100pts Write an essay, using textual support, in response to ONE of the following options: 1. Are the characters in Lord of the Flies stereotypes? If so, explain why William Golding used stereotypes. If not, explain how the characters merit individuality. 2. Explain the importance of the setting in Lord of the Flies. Could this story have been set in a different time and place and still have the same effect? 3. Compare Jack's tactics to terrorist and gang tactics. How are they similar? In the struggle for power between Jack and Ralph, what advantages does Jack have? Ralph? 4. What faults in our society does William Golding point out in Lord of the Flies? 5. Suppose the naval officer had not come along in the end, and Ralph had been murdered. How would that have changed the meaning of the story? Theses topics are for consideration only. Students may select their own topic, which must be approved by the teacher. This essay is due Monday 4/7 and must be submitted through Turnitin.

LOTF 8

Students are to finish reading chapter 8 and complete the following assignment for HW: : Chapter 8 Lord of the Flies 1. Who calls the assembly to discuss the beast? 2. What lie does Jack tell the others at the assembly? 3. During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief? 4. What does Jack do before he leaves the assembly? 5. What is Piggy’s radical idea concerning the fire? 6. What feast does Piggy supply for Ralph and the fire builders? 7. How does Roger help in killing the sow? 8. What do the boys do with the pig after they kill it? 9. Who converses with the pig’s head about the nature of the beast? 10. What does Jack’s raiding party take from the group left on the beach? 11. Why is it significant that Piggy, for the first time, helps to gather firewood only after Jack has broken from the group? Why does Piggy feel liberated? 12. "I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning." Who said this and why is it an important statement. 13. The hunters get a new name in this chapter. What is it? (Look hard for it) 14. What does Simon mean by, “What else is there to do?” 15. What did Simon discover in the forest? 16. What or who is the Lord of the Flies? Describe him and be clear about where “he” came from and what “he” seems to be doing?

LOTF

Today we discussed the mob mentality during a riot and how it connects to the novel. Students are to read chapter 7 for HW.