Poetry Analysis #1

Here is the link to our first poem, "Girl in Doorway" by Dorriane Laux

Reviewing Character Archetypes

In class over the past two days we reviewed the definition of allusion, and learned that archetypes are literary patterns that readers of literature understand and recognize. The top three sources of these allusions are the Bible, Mythology and Shakespeare.  We also identified archetypal symbols and character archetypes.  Find an original (from your own outside reading or assigned reading in high school) an example of each of the following character types in literature: 1.An underdog  2. An outcast  3. A Vampire . 4. A seductress 5. A Hero Who Goes on A Quest . 6. A Christ Figure. For each, write a brief explanation 2-3 sentences in which you identify how the character satisfies that archetype.
2. Select a song that samples another song or is a cover of a song. Download and bring in both songs.  Be ready to share and analyze in class on Wednesday.

H. World Literature period 6

Read (re-read) Genesis Chapter 4 on Cain and Abel.
Article of The Bible as Literature 
Finish SOAPS on Cain and Abel. Create one Author and You and one On My Own Question about Genesis 4. Finally, re-read the hyperlinked article on The Bible As Literature.

Introduction to Literary Archetypes and Symbols

Text for today! The Bible as Literature 

H. Expository Composition period 6

If you scored less than below an 80 or 75 on your character analysis essay, you have a 45-50 point deficit to overcome for your grade. It will not be overcome by Juxtaposition poem points, or We Real Cool Write Likes, or Chapter 7-10 or the Student Self Reflection for Student Conferences. The point values for these assignments will get you CLOSER, yet, if you turn around and write an in-class essay that is weak then you will be right back at square one.

Expository Composition period 5

Reflective Prompt: Do what extend to you agree with Booker T. Washington's philosophy of Industrial Education? What to you is education? Is it only learning abstract concepts, or is it learning to actually produce something or both? What aspects of his Atlanta Compromise Speech are compelling to you and why? What advise might you give to someone who looks down on "manual labor"?

H Expository Composition period 6

1. Booker T. Washington Jigsaw presentations tomorrow. Remember, posters must be done before you come to class. You may work on them during break or lunch but not when 6th period begins.
2. Read an article from Patterns For College Reading and complete a SOAPS analysis due in class or uploaded by tomorrow's class in Schoology.