Monday, May 3, 2010

Today, you were to hand in your short story summaries from Friday. I then handed out the following assignment which is due at the start of class on Wednesday.

“The Lamp at Noon” Questions
by Sinclair Ross

INSTRUCTIONS: Either by yourself or with a partner (one only) answer the following questions as requested and FULLY. I will be taking this in as a major assignment so I expect depth.

1. Describe the expository information for this story as it relates to
setting.

2. What point of view is being used to convey this story? How do you know this? Is this a good choice? Why or why not?

3. What is the main conflict of this story? Provide evidence to prove this (at least three pieces).

4. Give three examples of how the wind is personified. What is the effect of this on the mood of the story?

5. What is the wife so upset about? Why? Provide the context for this (history).

6. Why is the husband not giving in to her? Explain his reasons and provide the context (history).

7. What is the climax of this story? How do you know this is the climax? Explain.

8. Based on what you know, is the ending of this story realistic? Provide a real life analogy that shows the same desperation and show me the comparison.

9. What do you think happened to this couple after this? Write a sequel that addresses this.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Today, we discussed the Great Depression and the Dustbowl. I then gave you the short sotry "Lamp at Noon", by Ross Sinclair to read. Once you finish reading it, you are to summarize it on a separate sheet of paper and hand it in. This story is in your text Viewpoints 11. Make sure you have it read for class on Monday. If you don't have it with you, get it and read it for lunch as this class is in the afternoon.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Today, we marked the questions on the short story, ""An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge".

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Today, you handed in your short story questions. I then handed out your major assignment instructions (which I have attached below). Keep in mind that this can be presented in a storybook format, on the smartboard, as a short, or even in a more creative way... as long as it meets the stated objectives. Talk to me if you are confused. Further, you may do this with one other person or on your own; however, one mark will be assigned jointly. This means you should pick your partners carefully as not doing so could result in a lack of effort.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Today, you worked on the questions from yesterday on the short story. I then assigned new questions. If you were not here, they are in your portfolio.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Today, I handed out information about the civil war and how to read a short sotry actively. I then handed out the short story "An Occorrence at Owl Creek Bridge". Your task was to read it actively (as indicated). This is to be completed for the next class. If you were not here, the reading and intro information have been placed in your portfolio.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Today you watched a "short story" and we discussed some of the characteristics present. We relied on the booklet on terms that I presented you with on Tuesday to do this. If you weren't here, study your terminology.