Class Agenda-Week of 3/16/2009

Browning's "My Last Duchess" and Bronte's JANE EYRE

Please answer the following question:

What comparisons can you draw between "My Last Duchess" and JANE EYRE?

Use the discussion we have in class about the poem to produce a response that will make your classmates think. Blog post is due before class meets on February 26th.

P&P vs. S&S Debate

Girls,

For this activity, you will be divided into three groups. One group will form TEAM PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and the other group will form TEAM SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. The third group will make up THE JURY. After some debate preparation time, we will join together and debate. Here's how things will work...

The basic premise: As a team, you are trying to make your work (P&P or S&S) seem more appealing than the other based upon several elements. Your goal is to "sell" your work to THE JURY who ultimately holds the fate of your success in their hands. I know; it's intense...

You each will field AT LEAST one question during the debate individually (more on this soon). The questions will come from these categories:

1. The characters

2. Themes

3. Symbols

4. Conflict

5. Lasting Impact

After the game is over, THE JURY will come to a conclusion about who "won" the debate. Regardless of who "wins" the actual debate, you can win or lose in terms of your grade by how much effort you put into this activity. If you give great effort, then you will be fine. If not, you will not...

To the right you will find links to your debate team's headquarters where you will earn part of your grade for this activity. Follow the directions once you enter those headquarters to see what you must do specifically...

If you have questions about this activity, post a comment (in the form of a question, obviously) to this blog post or see me in person...

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Film

Identify and describe each of the following characters from the film SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.

Mr. Dashwood:

John Dashwood:

Fanny Dashwood:

Marianne Dashwood:

Elinor Dashwood:

Mrs. Dashwood:

Edward Ferrars:

Margaret Dashwood:

Mrs. Jennings:

Sir John Middleton:

Colonel Brandon:

John Willoughby:

Charlotte Palmer:

Lucy Steele:

Mr. Palmer:

Robert Ferrars:

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: Mr. Bennet

Please respond to the following question as completely as possible. Remember, your aim is to "wow" us with your observations and reference to specific details:


Is Mr. Bennet a good father?


This response should be posted to the blog before our class meets on January 27th. Your vote should be submitted at the same time. SIGNIFICANT participation point loss if the deadline isn't met (which isn't something you want to have happen during the first week of the semester).

Literary Work Connection

Please comment on the following question before class meets on DECEMBER 10TH:

Which characters from A CHRISTMAS CAROL and ROMEO AND JULIET are the most similar to one another?

In other words, pick ONE character from A CHRISTMAS CAROL and ONE character from ROMEO AND JULIET and discuss how remarkably similar they are to one another. Give specific evidence from the text of each work to make your point.

*Note: Your aim is to say something thought-provoking and interesting. Participation points will be lost for inadequate responses or if you fail to post your comment before the deadline. The participation grade will improve if your submission is very good. EXTRA CREDIT will be earned for an EXTRAordinary responses.

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