Odd-day Classes on Feb. 4

Hey, folks. See the blog post below about the assignment the even-day students had for books 12 and 13? Well, that assignment has finally come 'round for you. Let me know if you have any questions. Typed, double-spaced, 12 pt.! Due Feb. 6.

Even-day Class

You know who you are! You're the students who I saw on Thursday but who won't have class again until Wednesday!

In case you lost you assignment sheet or missed class, here's the homework for Wednesday (typed, double spaced, carefully checked):

In Homer's Odyssey, read and annotate Books 12 and 13. Also, in a well-developed paragraph or two, answer the following question. Be sure to use evidence (with line numbers) to support your points:

Books 12 and 13 involves several lies and plans to tell lies. In these situations, what is the advantage of lying? Would it have been better to be honest in any of those situations? As you develop your response, be sure to identify who is lying and when.

Always check the calendar

Be sure to always check the calendar. Odd day students, note that I'm expanding your assignment despite the day off. (We have to continue moving on The Odyssey . . . can't stay stuck on any one island for too long!)

Essay on Fahrenheit 451

See the links on the right hand side of the page. For your next class (Friday, Monday), you will hand in the thesis paragraph and topic sentences for each body paragraph. For the following class (Tuesday, Wednesday), the full five-paragraph essay is due.

There's a lot of flexibility on the subject of your paper, but read carefully the assignment sheet. Use the sheet on creating a thesis to remind yourself about how to construct a workable thesis.

Fahrenheit 451

We're now reading Ray Bradbury's satirical novel of the future. Always check the calendar for readings. (NOTE: If there is a snow day, check the calendar for additional reading. We can' let a snow day slow our progress through the book.) Use the bookmark as a guide to annotation.

Additional questions

Once you've turned in your group play project, you have one more thing to write on your own. Type the answers to these questions (12 pt. serif font, double-spaced).

1. What was your contribution to the research and writing of the group project?

2. What did you learn—both from whatever research you did and from the process of collaborating on this project?

Due on Tuesday/Wednesday, Oct. 23/24.

Hebrew Bible assignment part 3

For Monday/Tuesday (Sept. 17/18):

Readings in Genesis

Skip Chapter 10
Read Chapter 11:1-9
Read Chapters 12-19

I will not be collecting a written assignment, but I expect you to take notes and come prepared with comments and questions. Again, consider: What lessons and ideas should I take from these stories? What do the authors of these stories think is important--both to individuals and to the culture?