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Frankenstein: Chapters 1-4 (Primary and Secondary Blog Posts)

10/26/2018

These images could depict some of the main plot points of Chapters 1-4 illustrating some main events in young Victor's life and development: his idyllic childhood and introduction to Elizabeth Lavenza, his mother's death, and his entrance into university. While these are moments are important, they are by no means the only significant points in these four chapters.

After having read these 4 chapters that introduce us to Victor Frankenstein:
1. select a single passage (this may be a single paragraph or several) that you feel offers a possible comment on one of the unit's Essential Questions (please use an ellipsis when necessary),
2. explain the action and context of the quoted passage (you must cite the passage) and then,
3. explain how your understanding of this passage builds a central message that aligns with this particular Essential Question.

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Friday night 10-26-2018!

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Sunday night 10-28-2018!

Frankenstein: Introduction and Letters 1-4 (Primary and Secondary Blog Posts)

10/19/2018

Das Eismeer by Caspar David Friedrich

The painting above depicts a fate that Walden fears but is willing to face, risking the lives of his crew, in order to fulfill his all-consuming pursuit of fame's immortality.

After having read these initial letters from the ship's captain to his sister:
1. select a single passage (this may be a single paragraph or several) that you feel offers a possible comment on one of the unit's Essential Questions (please use an ellipsis when necessary),
2. explain the action and context of the quoted passage (you must cite the passage) and then,
3. explain how your understanding of this passage builds a central message that aligns with this particular Essential Question.

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Friday night 10-19-2018!

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Sunday night 10-21-2018!

Special Consideration for Analyzing Drama: Character

10/3/2018

Read the prompt on pg 97 of the Jago text, followed by the stage directions for Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. Answer the questions found in the prompt for this passage in your blog response.

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 100-150 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Wednesday night 10-3-2018!

Elements of Fiction: MOWAW

10/2/2018

Using your skills of analysis, read the short story, "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid on pgs 91-92 of your Jago text. Thoughtfully compose and then list three possible themes found in this short story.

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Tuesday night 10-2-2018!