There are quite a few instances of deformity or scarring in the novel. To name a few: Ali's limp, Hassan's cleft lip, Amir's scar, Assef's crushed eye, and Soraya's birthmark. Why do you think Hosseini included so many deformities and scars in the novel? Think of metaphorical deformities and metaphorical scars. How does Hosseini reveal these and in which characters do we see these? Try to think of the underlying themes we've discussed, as well as your understanding of the human psyche. What roles do these things play in the novel? How have they proven to be important thus far in the novel? What sort of "justice" is there in these metaphors?
Think critically and brainstorm a list of the metaphors as well as evidence to support them. In a comment to this post, construct a list of your group's ideas and explanations. Be prepared to discuss these ideas in front of the large group. This will be a participation grade.
Then, individually, chose at least TWO of the ideas from the discussion and construct a well-written (pay attention to structure, grammatical rules, and usage) essay to support your understanding and assertions. Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each).
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Composition: Monkey's Paw Vocab Quiz
When you are cued, please click here to enter the quiz. Remember you are on the academic honesty policy. GOOD LUCK (but you won't need luck because you studied these, right?)!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Composition: Bell Ringer – January 18, 2013
Try to remember your earliest memory. Who was there? Where were you? What was happening? What are some of the images you can recall? Brainstorm a list of these.
Write a DESCRIPTIVE 6-line poem detailing the memory. Be as thorough as possible, but also focus on writing in a poetic form.
Sign in in the upper right corner using your school email account. Once you see your name or email address, post your poem as a comment to this post. Copy your poem in the event that it is deleted before posting.
Write a DESCRIPTIVE 6-line poem detailing the memory. Be as thorough as possible, but also focus on writing in a poetic form.
Sign in in the upper right corner using your school email account. Once you see your name or email address, post your poem as a comment to this post. Copy your poem in the event that it is deleted before posting.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Composition Creative Writing Prompt
After hearing Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," write a story of similar genre based on the following prompt.
She was home alone when she heard an anxious knock on her front door. The rapping was loud and unending. She wasn't expecting company, so she peered through her peek hole. A brute of a man and a mousy woman stood just outside the door. The woman was holding a clipboard. The man continued to knock. As she opened the door...
Sign into your school email; use the sign-in link in the upper right corner. Please copy and paste the prompt into the comments and then begin your story.
She was home alone when she heard an anxious knock on her front door. The rapping was loud and unending. She wasn't expecting company, so she peered through her peek hole. A brute of a man and a mousy woman stood just outside the door. The woman was holding a clipboard. The man continued to knock. As she opened the door...
Sign into your school email; use the sign-in link in the upper right corner. Please copy and paste the prompt into the comments and then begin your story.
Monday, January 7, 2013
What is Family? A Perspective Writing Activity
– Trey Parker and Matt Stone (creators of South Park), as said by the character Kyle.
Write at least 7 well-developed sentences expressing your views of family based upon the South Park quote above. Use examples and personal experiences to develop and support your assertions.
Due Tuesday, January 8.
On Tuesday, you will be responding to at least one peer's assertions about the definition of family as he/she understands it.
This is a participation grade.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)