Room 211

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Unit Materials:  Novel Digital Download-  http://manybooks.net/titles/conradjoetext96hdark12a.html Audio Version-  http://www.loudlit.org/works/heartofdarkness.htm Homework Link: Click here to see the homework assignments.     SEPTEMBER CALENDAR Mon Tues Wed Thurs F ri Sat/Sun 11 B 12 A 13 B TEWWG Unit Test 14 A TEWWG Unit Test 15 B Heart of Darkness Day 1 16/17 18 A Heart of Darkness Day1 19 B HofD Part I Due 20 A HofD Part I Due 21 B 22 A 23/24 25 B HofD Part II Due 26 A HofD Part II Due 27 B In Class Essay 28 A In Class Essay 29 B HofD Part III Due 30/1 2 A HofD Part III Due 3 B 4 A HofD Socratic Circle 5 B HofD Socratic Circle FALL BREAK!

Socratic Circle Prep- TEWWG Directions : Choose 6 of the questions to consider thoughtfully outside of class. In order to participate in the inner circle, you must have answers and quotes/sections of text to discuss for those 6 questions. Read over the rest of the questions and be prepared to discuss them, although you do not have to have written answers. What kind of God are the eyes of Hurston's characters watching? What is the nature of that God and of their watching? Do any of them question God? What is the importance of the concept of horizon? How do Janie and each of her men widen her horizons? What is the significance of the novel's final sentences in this regard? How does Janie's journey--from West Florida, to Eatonville, to the Everglades--represent her, and the novel's increasing immersion in black culture and traditions? What elements of individual action and communal life characterize that immersion? To what extent does Janie acquire her...

Click here to see the google doc to print or read the assignment below. Film Analysis Assignment: Their Eyes Were Watching God Film Choices: Persepolis- Amazon/Hollis Their Eyes Were Watching God- Youtube She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry- Netflix Documentary What Happened, Miss Simone- Netflix Documentary *If the film is rate above a PG-13, please have your parent/guardian sign off that they gave you permission to watch the film. This is an extra-credit assignment and is not required for class.    _______________________________________ Parent/Signature Title Year Writer and Director Producer Complete the following questions in well organized short answer responses. BACKGROUND INFORMATION : 1. Historical/Contextual Details: When was the film released? Which events, philosophies, etc. influence this film, and what do we need to know about them? Which genre/tradition does the film belong to? Are there ideas or terms from this wor...

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This year we are going to use 2 online platforms in our class. This site will be used for communication, online discussions, and instruction. We are going to use blackboard to turn in our work.