Cities and Groups
Capetown 1980s: Pentland, Wolfe, Abrams
Calcutta 1930s: Ismail, Gilligan-Corsetti, Okoye
Jerusalem 1940s: Davies, Heidkamp, Encarnacion
Vancouver (1850s-1950s; choose your decade): Doyle, Sherwood, O'Toole
Dublin 1890s-1910s: Lynch, Hannon
OVER THE FOUR DAY WEEKEND, START LOOKING FOR SOURCES!!!!! Be in touch with your group members and visit the BPL.
Read "The Holy Purpose," "Port of Boston," "Mr Amory Trades With The World."
FOR THURSDAY MARCH 29:
HEART OF THE CITY SCHEDULE and all INFORMATION: HOC!
FINAL DRAFTS OF COMMENTARIES DUE
MONDAY MARCH 5:
WEDNESDAY MARCH 7: MEMORIZED SONNETS DUE
Here is your Henry V sample:
Henry V
FOR THURS 23 FEBRUARY: Come to class with TWO possible 30-50 line excerpts you are considering to use for your written commentary. (You want something with VIVID imagery and unique diction.)
FOR WEDNESDAY JAN 11:
Come to class with a debatable thesis argument for your essay. In our longer class period we will:
1. Make sure everyone's thesis statement is in tip-top shape;
2. Master MLA format;
3. Work on outlines, organizing paragraphs and finding the best quotes from the text to support your argument.
Find your Odyssey Essay information here:
Odyssey Essay 2012
The day AFTER a Book is to be read, you must complete a BOOK SUMMARY that includes:
- New Characters Named (and who they are)
- List of Key Plot events.
These BOOK SUMMARIES will be checked every four books, on the day of the quiz.
HERE IS YOUR REVISED ODYSSEY READING SCHEDULE:
(revised 27 Nov 2011)
Nov 28 Book 12 due
Nov 29 QUIZ ON BOOKS 9-12
Nov 30 Book 13 due
Dec 1 Book 14 due
Dec 2 Book 15 due
Dec 5 Book 16 due
Dec 6 QUIZ ON BOOKS 13-16
Dec 7 Book 17 due
Dec 8 Book 18 due
Dec 9 Book 19 due
Dec 12 FINAL EXAM: BOOKS 17-19
Jan 3 Book 20 due
Jan 4 Book 21 due
Jan 5 Book 22 due
Jan 6 Book 23 due
Jan 9 Book 24 due
Jan 10 FINAL TEST: BOOKS 20-24
Jan 11 WED THRU FRI: work on Final Paper
FOR MONDAY OCT 24:
- Read "A Good Man is Hard to Find" in Readings for Writers. Consider what view of human nature Flannery O'Connor's characters appear to present.
- Decide which story you find most inteeresting (Barn Burning, After the Ball, The Overcoat, A Good Man is Hard to Find). Then think about which of the three Philosophers might relate to the story you choose.
- Come up with an Interpretive Question (a question about meaning) that links your philospher and the story.
- Recommended: Email Ms Potter over the weekend to get feedback on your question!
- Optional: Begin your outline IN PENCIL.
FOR MONDAY SEPT 26: Read pp 582-590 in Readings for Writers -- these are two essays on homelessness. In your notebook respond to te following, using at least three quotes: Whose point of view is more compelling/convincing? Why?
FOR TUESDAY Sept 20:
- Read " I Have a Dream" pp 44-49 in Readings for Writers
- Look For: Anaphora, Similes, Metaphors, Imagery and Alliteration.
- Underline anywhere King seem to be considering man's inherent nature, and anywhere is is presenting specific plans for a revolution to improve society.
- Write a Response, citing 4 quotes, 2 from Hobbes and 2 from Locke: How do King's views differ from Hobbes regarding A) Man's Inherent Nature and B) What sort of revolution society needs at this time.
For Monday September 12: We will start Aristotle's "Politics" in class. You may start it on your own if you choose.
For Wednesday September 14: Read "Diogenes and Alexander" pp 423-427 in Readings for Writers. Write one page minimum response: How do Diogenes's views compare with Aristotle's? Cite at least one quote from each work to support your discussion.
For Friday Sept 16: Finish Hobbes and answer questions 1-3. Cite one quote to support your response to each question.