Poetry

Today we discussed "Cross" "The World is too much with us" and "After Apple Picking". Students are to read chapter 5 for HW.

Poetry

Today we analyzed-"Mirror" and "Naming of Parts". Students are to read chapter 4 of Sound and Sense for HW.

Poetry

Today the students discussed two poems in small groups and then as a class. There's been a death in the opposite house and When in Rome

Poetry

Students are to read chapter 2 of Sound and Sense.

Allusions/poetry

Students discussed biblical allusions in The Handmaid's Tale. Students received copies of Sound and Sense and are to read chapter 1 for hw.

allusions

Today students discussed soul scrolls and Ofglen from The Handmaid's Tale. Students were given the following assignment to complete in their notebooks for Monday: The Handmaid’s Tale Biblical Allusions Research all of the allusions provided on this list. Provide a brief analysis of how the author uses them. What is the effect of each on the meaning of the work? Allusions: Gilead Commanders of the Faithful Guardians of the Faith Angels Eyes of the Lord Marthas Handmaids Rachel & Leah Centre Whirlwind/Behemoth/Chariot Loaves & Fishes All Flesh Lilies of the Field Milk and Honey

Essay

Students completed a passage analysis essay today.

The Handmaid's Tale

Students are to finish reading the novel by Wednesday (including the historical notes). Today we discussed the social context of the characterization of Moira and Offred's mother.

Scrabble

Today we began discussing the significance of the scrabble words in The Handmaid's Tale.

Today we discussed the passage from The Handmaid's Tale describing the pillow in Offred's room.

The Handmaid's Tale

On Friday we began our discussion of The Handmaid's Tale. Students are to read through chapter 32 for Thursday and select a passage from the first reading assignment for discussion on Tuesday.

We

Today we had a discussion on We. We argued the following: -the meaning of the work as a whole -the author's stance on religion -examples from the novel to support each

Blogs

Pd 6 began setting up their blogs today. Pd 3 did not meet due to an assembly.

Blogs/We

Pd 3 went to the lab and began setting up their blogs. Pd 6 prepared for the We essay which is looming on the horizon. They discussed the meaning of the work as a whole and devices which contribute to the meaning in groups.