Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Exploring Family Dysfunction: AP English Literature period 1

Exploring Sources of Family Conflict
Today, you will do some individual research and investigation to learn more about the cases alluded to in her essay, "Are Families Dangerous?".  You will do a wikipedia search of any two of the following cases: Menendez Brothers; OJ Simpson Murder Trial; Polly Klass Murder; Lorena Bobbit violence.  Use the reflective journal to record what you did, what you learn, how it is applicable to literature or supports "Are Families Dangerous?" 
Then, we will explore types of family dysfunction, specifically that of Sibling Rivalry and Parental Favorites.  We will watch a Ted Talk by Jeffrey Klugger: The Hidden Power of Siblings  
as well as read an article he wrote in Time Magazine.  Finally over the next few days, we will read several biblical stories including Cain and Abel  as well as Twice Tricked, The Story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau we will attempt to answer in narrative "What are sources for family danger? What specific sources exist that make families prone to dysfunction?

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