Students are to complete the following assingment by Monday:
The following two poems present opposing views on euthanasia. Read the poems carefully. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two poems, analyzing how each poet uses literary devices to make his point.
“To the Mercy Killers” #110
“How Annandale Went Out” #111
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Poetry Analysis
Students are to complete the following assignment by Wednesday 2/27:
Read the poem "Miniver Cheevy," by Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869-1935) carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay, discuss how the poet's use of language and allusion help reveal both the character of Miniver Cheevy and the speaker's attitude toward him. #95
Read the poem "Miniver Cheevy," by Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869-1935) carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay, discuss how the poet's use of language and allusion help reveal both the character of Miniver Cheevy and the speaker's attitude toward him. #95
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Assignments for next week
Monday-Ch 8 of Sound and Sense
poems 92, 93, & 99.
Tuesday-Part 2 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
How does Stephen’s reading material relate to his avid interest in Irish politics as well as his romantic fantasies?
How does the Stephen you see in this chapter contrast with the Stephen seen most of the time in chapter 1?
Where has Joyce mentioned cows in the novel so far? What connection do cows have with the Daedalus myth?
What “changes in what he had deemed unchangeable” are happening in Stephen’s home life?
Why does Stephen write a poem about the girl he saw at the party and rode with on the tram?
What devastates Stephen the night of the play?
How does Stephen’s vision of the life of the students at Queen’s College contrast with the vision his father portrays in his reminiscences?
Stephen’s father says he enjoyed himself when he was young, and he encourages Stephen to have a good time but to associate with decent fellows. Does Mr. Dedalus understand his son very well? How do you know?
As Mr. Dedalus rambles on about his past, what does Stephen realize he has lost from his own?
How does Stephen finally give in to his lecherous thoughts and feelings?
Wednesday-Ch 9 of Sound and Sense
poems 106, 107, & 110.
Thursday-Ch 10 of Sound and Sense
poems 121, 126, & 129.
Friday-Part 3 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
How does Stephen seem to feel about his secret activities?
What is “the falsehood of his position”? How is Stephen’s mind drawing him away from the church?
What are the “last things” on which Father Arnall bases his speeches to the boys? What is the purpose of the retreat?
How do Father Arnall’s descriptions of the tortures of hell affect Stephen?
Stephen desperately wants to confess—so why doesn’t he go to confession with the other boys?
What is meant by “We knew perfectly well of course that although it was bound to come to the light he would find considerable difficulty…perfectly well…”?
What vision finally drives Stephen out into Dublin in search of a church?
As he walks, how does he feel about the people he sees?
What does he feel after confession?
poems 92, 93, & 99.
Tuesday-Part 2 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
How does Stephen’s reading material relate to his avid interest in Irish politics as well as his romantic fantasies?
How does the Stephen you see in this chapter contrast with the Stephen seen most of the time in chapter 1?
Where has Joyce mentioned cows in the novel so far? What connection do cows have with the Daedalus myth?
What “changes in what he had deemed unchangeable” are happening in Stephen’s home life?
Why does Stephen write a poem about the girl he saw at the party and rode with on the tram?
What devastates Stephen the night of the play?
How does Stephen’s vision of the life of the students at Queen’s College contrast with the vision his father portrays in his reminiscences?
Stephen’s father says he enjoyed himself when he was young, and he encourages Stephen to have a good time but to associate with decent fellows. Does Mr. Dedalus understand his son very well? How do you know?
As Mr. Dedalus rambles on about his past, what does Stephen realize he has lost from his own?
How does Stephen finally give in to his lecherous thoughts and feelings?
Wednesday-Ch 9 of Sound and Sense
poems 106, 107, & 110.
Thursday-Ch 10 of Sound and Sense
poems 121, 126, & 129.
Friday-Part 3 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
How does Stephen seem to feel about his secret activities?
What is “the falsehood of his position”? How is Stephen’s mind drawing him away from the church?
What are the “last things” on which Father Arnall bases his speeches to the boys? What is the purpose of the retreat?
How do Father Arnall’s descriptions of the tortures of hell affect Stephen?
Stephen desperately wants to confess—so why doesn’t he go to confession with the other boys?
What is meant by “We knew perfectly well of course that although it was bound to come to the light he would find considerable difficulty…perfectly well…”?
What vision finally drives Stephen out into Dublin in search of a church?
As he walks, how does he feel about the people he sees?
What does he feel after confession?
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Poetry/Joyce HW
For tomorrow-
Students are to read chapter 7 of Sound and Sense and complete the tasks for poems 80, 85, & 86.
For Friday-
Students are to finish part 1 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and respond to the following:
Pgs 39-61
Is Stephen horrified at the boys’ behaviour mostly on moral grounds or mostly because of the consequences they will suffer?
Why does Stephen suddenly begin thinking about Eileen? What do his recollections tell you about relations between Protestants and Catholics at this time in Ireland?
As the boys laugh about the pandybat, what are Stephen’s feelings?
Why has Stephen been exempted from his studies for the day? Why does Father Dolan call him a “schemer”? What does he do to Stephen?
What thoughts run through Stephen’s mind as he tries to decide whether or not to go and see the rector?
How does the rector compare to Father Dolan? How is this experience a turning point for Stephen?
Students are to read chapter 7 of Sound and Sense and complete the tasks for poems 80, 85, & 86.
For Friday-
Students are to finish part 1 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and respond to the following:
Pgs 39-61
Is Stephen horrified at the boys’ behaviour mostly on moral grounds or mostly because of the consequences they will suffer?
Why does Stephen suddenly begin thinking about Eileen? What do his recollections tell you about relations between Protestants and Catholics at this time in Ireland?
As the boys laugh about the pandybat, what are Stephen’s feelings?
Why has Stephen been exempted from his studies for the day? Why does Father Dolan call him a “schemer”? What does he do to Stephen?
What thoughts run through Stephen’s mind as he tries to decide whether or not to go and see the rector?
How does the rector compare to Father Dolan? How is this experience a turning point for Stephen?
Friday, February 15, 2008
Weekend HW
Students are to read to page 39 in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and respond to the following:
What scenarios do you picture happening in Stephen’s early childhood when you read the first few pages? What can you tell about his family?
How is the image of the eagle carried into the description of the boys playing football?
How can you tell Stephen is interested in words?
Is Stephen happy at school? How do you know?
What does the badge fluttering on Stephen’s breast tell you?
What feelings does Stephen dislike? What gives him comfort at school?
How does Stephen seem to feel about his church?
What is represented by the description of the homeward-bound train?
Why does Simon Dedalus approve of the comment made by his friend to the priest? How does Dante Riorden feel about the remark?
ANY STUDENT WHO DID NOT RECEIVE THE BOOK IS TO READ USING ONE OF THE LINKS TO E-TEXT VERSIONS I HAVE PROVIDED. (LOCATED BELOW THE JOYCE PICTURE)
Students must also read ch 6 in Sound and Sense and answer the questions for poems 66, 71, 72, & 73.
What scenarios do you picture happening in Stephen’s early childhood when you read the first few pages? What can you tell about his family?
How is the image of the eagle carried into the description of the boys playing football?
How can you tell Stephen is interested in words?
Is Stephen happy at school? How do you know?
What does the badge fluttering on Stephen’s breast tell you?
What feelings does Stephen dislike? What gives him comfort at school?
How does Stephen seem to feel about his church?
What is represented by the description of the homeward-bound train?
Why does Simon Dedalus approve of the comment made by his friend to the priest? How does Dante Riorden feel about the remark?
ANY STUDENT WHO DID NOT RECEIVE THE BOOK IS TO READ USING ONE OF THE LINKS TO E-TEXT VERSIONS I HAVE PROVIDED. (LOCATED BELOW THE JOYCE PICTURE)
Students must also read ch 6 in Sound and Sense and answer the questions for poems 66, 71, 72, & 73.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Research
We are currently researching the following items in preparation for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man:
Charles Parnell
James Joyce
Ireland during Joyce's lifetime
The Catholic Church in Ireland
The Jesuits
Stream of Consciousness
Aesthetics
Bildungsroman
Dedalus myth
St. Stephen
St. Thomas Aquinas
We will begin reading the novel over the weekend along with a written assignment. Students should have a good understanding of each of these topics before they begin reading. We will continue analyzing poetry while reading Joyce.
Charles Parnell
James Joyce
Ireland during Joyce's lifetime
The Catholic Church in Ireland
The Jesuits
Stream of Consciousness
Aesthetics
Bildungsroman
Dedalus myth
St. Stephen
St. Thomas Aquinas
We will begin reading the novel over the weekend along with a written assignment. Students should have a good understanding of each of these topics before they begin reading. We will continue analyzing poetry while reading Joyce.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Weekend HW-Poetry
Pd 6
Read chapters 4 & 5 of Sound and Sense.
Read and answer the questions to poems 38, 52, 56, & 59.
Pd 7
Read chapters 3-5 of Sound and Sense.
Read and answer the questions to poems 27, 38, 52, & 59.
DO IT!
Don't forget!
Read chapters 4 & 5 of Sound and Sense.
Read and answer the questions to poems 38, 52, 56, & 59.
Pd 7
Read chapters 3-5 of Sound and Sense.
Read and answer the questions to poems 27, 38, 52, & 59.
DO IT!
Don't forget!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Poetry HW
Students-
You are to read the sample essays attached to the in-class assignment you completed Wednesday and compare them to your own essay. You must assign a grade for your own work and write up a rationale. The rationale should explain why you gave yourself the score. You should comment on the essays that are both more and less effective than your own.
You are to read the sample essays attached to the in-class assignment you completed Wednesday and compare them to your own essay. You must assign a grade for your own work and write up a rationale. The rationale should explain why you gave yourself the score. You should comment on the essays that are both more and less effective than your own.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Poetry Analysis
Students completed the following assignment in class today:
In the following two poems, adults provide explanations for children. Read the poems carefully. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two poems, analyzing how each poet uses literary devices to make his point.
"A Barred Owl"
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/singlePoem.do?poemId=1672
"The History Teacher"
http://www.billy-collins.com/2005/06/the_history_tea.html
In the following two poems, adults provide explanations for children. Read the poems carefully. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two poems, analyzing how each poet uses literary devices to make his point.
"A Barred Owl"
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/singlePoem.do?poemId=1672
"The History Teacher"
http://www.billy-collins.com/2005/06/the_history_tea.html
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Poetry
Students are to read Sound and Sense pages 20-29. Students are to read poems 16 & 17 and answer the questions. (Break of Day, There's been a death in the opposite house)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)