Thursday

B-day, you are to do this assignment too after reading Act II:

1. How does the parade of suitors reflect on the play's theme of cultural difference? See Nerissa's reaction to Gratiano. What does each woman's instant reaction to these local boys say of cultural difference?

2. Look at the little affair between Lorenzo and Jessica. What do you think of this? Of Shylock's reaction? Who has been wronged? Who is the wrongdoer? What role do you anticipate this storyline will play in the outcome of the play?

Monday

B-day: Make it YOUR business to turn in double entry journals on The Metamorphosis.

A-day meets again on Tuesday. A-day's assignment: Choose one of the following, and, after reading Act II, respond in about a page:

1. How does the parade of suitors reflect on the play's theme of cultural difference? See Nerissa's reaction to Gratiano. What does each woman's instant reaction to these local boys say of cultural difference?
2. Look at the little affair between Lorenzo and Jessica. What do you think of this? Of Shylock's reaction? Who has been wronged? Who is the wrongdoer? What role do you anticipate this storyline will play in the outcome of the play?

Thursday

Come to work on Act I skits. Due on Monday for B-day, Tuesday for A-day.

To clarify: All characters should appear in the skits, but NOT their every spoken line. You can cut as many lines as necessary as long as you keep the narrative intact. Just let everybody say something and reveal a little of their character.

Friday

A-day comes to class, and we will work on Act I of The Merchant of Venice.

Tuesday

The Merchant of Venice: a little background and a little playwrighting.

Monday

Bring in books that you have used and will not need again. Be ready to
tackle a little Shakespeare.

Friday

B-day: complete the Shakespeare

Wednesday

Journals due tomorrow. Bring electronic copies of your WLA 1 to class with you. We will work with them in class on the laptops.

Tuesday

Bring in electronic copy of your world lit paper. We will have computers available for guided revisions.

Also, bring your completed Metamorphosis double-entry journals and the books you have finished using -- That means the two you have written about in WLA 1.

Monday

Still be ready for reading check!

Friday

Bring your bad selves in here ready to work.

Thursday

Enjoy your weekend, but remember your journal and handout assignments. Be ready for a reading check on the novella as well -- the whole thing!

Monday

A and B days: Bring in your surveys about Mr. Henthorn's Declaration of Independence project.

Due next time you come to class AFTER Tuesday: Compose a journal entry on one of the following - or think of your own approach:

Chapter 1

1. Re-imagine the first two pages of The Metamorphosis: create a new beginning for the novel in which the facts remain the same but Gregor's reactions and thoughts differ. Use a style of your own choosing.
2. How would life change for you if you were to undergo a total physical transformation? Describe a day in your life in your new form.
3. In what ways do you see the perception of others influencing you? Have the pressures of school and work and family shaped you in ways that you do not necessarily like?
4. Are the expectations of your parents (and of others in your life) fair to you? Explain with some detail.

Thursday

B-day, simply see "Tuesday" posts for your assignments. Your double-entry journal is due Friday and your revised paper is due Tuesday. Also, finish reading the book.

Here is a link to a .pdf version of The Metamorphosis. If you use this text, you should document it properly so we know what version and translation you are using.

http://www.planetebook.com/ebooks/The-Metamorphosis-2.pdf

Tuesday

Revise your papers for Monday(A)/Tuesday (B). This paper is your exam.

Read, for A-Thursday, the first chapter of The Metamorphosis. In a double-entry journal, log five extracts from the text -- with their page numbers -- on the left and annotations and reasons for your selections on the right. Have at least five entries from the first chapter.

Wednesday

Papers due!!!

Monday

Language quiz - prepare for that. We'll view Waking Life for much of the period. Continue working on your WLA 1.

Friday

Work on your WLA 1 and prepare for a language quiz on Monday/Tuesday.

Wednesday

See deadlines at right. Bring materials to work on your world literature assignment tomorrow.