Friday, February 8, 2013
"I haven't been so excited about a Friday since....last Friday!"
-Unknown
If you are bored this weekend come to TEDDI Dance for Love at Fisher! I will be there for the full 24 hours; it is an awesome way to support kids who are battling for their lives because of cancer.
Agenda:
-Finish your writing assignment!
Homework:
Finish The Awakening for Monday (reading quiz, final discussion, etc.)
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Crticial Analysis Essay
Thursday, February 6, 2013
I hope you are all having a great day, and if not, remember--everything passes. I appreciate all your hard work and participation this week.
Agenda:
-Discussion of realism and the naturalistic novel
-For the next two days you will be writing a critical analysis essay in class. The purpose of doing this in class is so that you can ask questions and get support. PLEASE, use time effectively as this is due at the end of the period on Friday (Also, I am allowing you to do this during class so you do not have additional homework along with the reading).
The Task:
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that focuses on humans and their needs. His hierarchy is divided into five different categories ranging from basic needs to higher level growth needs. The levels are:
Homework:
Keep reading! The Awakening needs to be finished by Monday for our final discussion and reading quiz.
I hope you are all having a great day, and if not, remember--everything passes. I appreciate all your hard work and participation this week.
Agenda:
-Discussion of realism and the naturalistic novel
-For the next two days you will be writing a critical analysis essay in class. The purpose of doing this in class is so that you can ask questions and get support. PLEASE, use time effectively as this is due at the end of the period on Friday (Also, I am allowing you to do this during class so you do not have additional homework along with the reading).
The Task:
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that focuses on humans and their needs. His hierarchy is divided into five different categories ranging from basic needs to higher level growth needs. The levels are:
1. Biological and Physiological needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep, etc.
2. Safety needs - protection from elements, security, order, law, limits, stability, etc.
3. Belongingness and Love needs - work group, family, affection, relationships, etc.
4. Esteem needs - self-esteem, achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, managerial responsibility, etc.
7. Self-Actualization needs - realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.
A person must satisfy lower level basic needs before they progress to higher level growth needs, and potentially meet the highest level, self-actualization. Unfortunately, progress can be disrupted by failure to meet lower level needs because of life experiences.
When considering Edna Pontellier, what levels of Maslow's Hierarchy do you feel she has successfully met thus far? What levels is she failing to meet? In your opinion, how are her life experiences affecting her ability to reach self-actualization? Has she/will she meet it?
In a two page critical essay, analyze Edna looking through the lens of Maslow's psychological theory. Your essay must contain a thesis statement and use at least two of the sources provided below to support your argument.
Sources:
Homework:
Keep reading! The Awakening needs to be finished by Monday for our final discussion and reading quiz.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Motifs in The Awakening
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
A little inspiration for you on this fabulous Tuesday:
“My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."
-Indira Gandhi
Agenda:
- Take reading quiz on The Awakening
Quiz Question #10 (the original #10 is a BONUS)
What is Mr. Pontellier annoyed by while he is trying to read his newspaper on the first page of the novella?
A. Traffic passing by
B. Madame Lebrun's parrot
C. Edna
D. He lost his cigar
-Discuss the upcoming writing assignment we will be starting this week as well as the final unit assessment, which is a multi-genre project
- Lastly, we will break into small groups to look at three important motifs in The Awakening.
-Think about the following question as you share your findings about your motif:
Homework:
The Awakening Pgs. 83-107 (XVII-XXI)
***Wednesday we will not have class because you are going over your PSAT results. For THURSDAY you need to have read:
Pgs. 108-129 ( XXII-XXV)
A little inspiration for you on this fabulous Tuesday:
“My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."
-Indira Gandhi
Agenda:
- Take reading quiz on The Awakening
Quiz Question #10 (the original #10 is a BONUS)
What is Mr. Pontellier annoyed by while he is trying to read his newspaper on the first page of the novella?
A. Traffic passing by
B. Madame Lebrun's parrot
C. Edna
D. He lost his cigar
-Discuss the upcoming writing assignment we will be starting this week as well as the final unit assessment, which is a multi-genre project
- Lastly, we will break into small groups to look at three important motifs in The Awakening.
- Groups will be assigned one of the three motifs (children, the sea, and music)
- Groups will find 4 quotations from the novella that relate to their motif
- Groups will present their quotations and the importance of them to the class
As a group, how do you feel that your specific motif advances your understanding or interpretation of the novella thus far? How does your motif relate to, and enhance Edna as a character?
Homework:
The Awakening Pgs. 83-107 (XVII-XXI)
***Wednesday we will not have class because you are going over your PSAT results. For THURSDAY you need to have read:
Pgs. 108-129 ( XXII-XXV)
Characters and Their Connections to Edna
Monday, February 4, 2013
I hope you all had a nice weekend!
Agenda:
-First, we will finish our presentations of historical movements and shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
We will briefly discuss your reactions to the novella thus far:
-What type of internal or external challenges is the protagonist, Edna, experiencing so far?
-How do the other women function as foils to Edna?
-How do Mr. Pontellier and Robert differ in their relationships with Edna?
-Next, you will break into pairs (you may also work individually) and you will complete a character chart. The chart will focus on the various characters and their connections to Edna. Make sure you specify a page number and quote that supports each of the five characters. You are welcome to note more than five!
Homework:
-Complete the two questions relating to the character chart and your findings
-Reading: Pgs. 60-82 (XVI-XX)
-Prepare for reading quiz tomorrow!
I hope you all had a nice weekend!
Agenda:
-First, we will finish our presentations of historical movements and shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
We will briefly discuss your reactions to the novella thus far:
-What type of internal or external challenges is the protagonist, Edna, experiencing so far?
-How do the other women function as foils to Edna?
-How do Mr. Pontellier and Robert differ in their relationships with Edna?
-Next, you will break into pairs (you may also work individually) and you will complete a character chart. The chart will focus on the various characters and their connections to Edna. Make sure you specify a page number and quote that supports each of the five characters. You are welcome to note more than five!
Homework:
-Complete the two questions relating to the character chart and your findings
-Reading: Pgs. 60-82 (XVI-XX)
-Prepare for reading quiz tomorrow!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Historical Shifts of the Late 19th & Early 20th Centuries
Friday, February 1, 2013
Agenda:
It's Friday, I hope you all have a great weekend!
Today we will be looking at some historical movements happening during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which set the scene for Chopin's The Awakening.
You will be broken up into small groups and assigned a historical movement or shift. One group will also be looking at Kate Chopin's biographical information. Your job as a group is to either draw an image(s) that you feel represents your historical movement or shift, or create a skit to embody the societal changes happening during the time period.
Whether your group is drawing or creating a skit, you will be presenting your topic to the class (depending on time we may do our presentations on Monday) because everyone needs to hear about these important topics!
The topics are:
-Family Life
-The Emergence of New Feminism
-Reforming Divorce Laws
-The Expansion of Education
-Kate Chopin's Biographical Information
These websites may be helpful when doing some additional research on your topic:
Agenda:
It's Friday, I hope you all have a great weekend!
Today we will be looking at some historical movements happening during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which set the scene for Chopin's The Awakening.
You will be broken up into small groups and assigned a historical movement or shift. One group will also be looking at Kate Chopin's biographical information. Your job as a group is to either draw an image(s) that you feel represents your historical movement or shift, or create a skit to embody the societal changes happening during the time period.
Whether your group is drawing or creating a skit, you will be presenting your topic to the class (depending on time we may do our presentations on Monday) because everyone needs to hear about these important topics!
The topics are:
-Family Life
-The Emergence of New Feminism
-Reforming Divorce Laws
-The Expansion of Education
-Kate Chopin's Biographical Information
These websites may be helpful when doing some additional research on your topic:
Homework:
Pgs. 35-60
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