In class today, students used their books and notes to complete a journal entry on the following discussion question: In Chapters 1-2 of The Stranger, the reader is introduced to the narrator and protagonist, Meursault, through his thoughts, spoken words, and interactions with others. Do you believe that Meursault is emotionally detached, and how does his reaction to his mother's death either confirm or refute this detachment? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue.
HW: Read Chapter 3 of The Stranger and assess if new information provided supports the conclusions in your journal entry. Tuesday's class will be a book discussion on this topic.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, Jan 26
In class today, students considered the framework of existentialism and discussed the premise of whether or not life is absurd.
HW due Monday: Read 'About the Author' in back of book, Translator's Note at beginning, and pgs 3-24. Monday's Journal Prompt will relate to this reading.
Note on Journals: journals will be marked over the weekend. By the end of Thursday, you should have 4 entries. This week's topic below.
Many societies believe that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right. But it is also true that attainment of happiness remains elusive. Perhaps Bertrand Russell had it right when he said, "To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness."
What gives us more pleasure and satisfaction: the pursuit of our desires or the attainment of them? Plan your response, then write an essay.
HW due Monday: Read 'About the Author' in back of book, Translator's Note at beginning, and pgs 3-24. Monday's Journal Prompt will relate to this reading.
Note on Journals: journals will be marked over the weekend. By the end of Thursday, you should have 4 entries. This week's topic below.
Many societies believe that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right. But it is also true that attainment of happiness remains elusive. Perhaps Bertrand Russell had it right when he said, "To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness."
What gives us more pleasure and satisfaction: the pursuit of our desires or the attainment of them? Plan your response, then write an essay.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, Jan 17
In class today, students completed journal writing on the following topic:
"Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life." -Dr. David M. Burns
Do people focus so much on doing things right that they fail to learn from their mistakes? Plan and write on this issue for 35 minutes.
Class will NOT meet on Thursday, Jan 19 due to full class travel. Students are expected to complete a draft of their short story, have it peer edited, and finish a final draft for submission in Monday's class.
Due Monday, Jan 23: Both peer edited draft + final draft of short stories due. Class discussion on above journal prompt will also take place.
"Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life." -Dr. David M. Burns
Do people focus so much on doing things right that they fail to learn from their mistakes? Plan and write on this issue for 35 minutes.
Class will NOT meet on Thursday, Jan 19 due to full class travel. Students are expected to complete a draft of their short story, have it peer edited, and finish a final draft for submission in Monday's class.
Due Monday, Jan 23: Both peer edited draft + final draft of short stories due. Class discussion on above journal prompt will also take place.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thurs, Jan 12
In class, students worked independently on short story writing.
HW due Mon (for all): Come to class with a peer edit worthy draft of your short story. You must be finished with every section of the plot curve within your story, and it must be proofread and spell/grammar checked before coming to class.
HW due Mon (for all): Come to class with a peer edit worthy draft of your short story. You must be finished with every section of the plot curve within your story, and it must be proofread and spell/grammar checked before coming to class.
Tues, Jan 10
In class, students completed a journal entry on the below prompt.
Traveling students should complete this and bring to class for Monday.
I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the
very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite. –G.K.
Chesterton (1874-1936)
Are people held back by their adherence to the beliefs of
the majority or doing things in the conventional way? Plan and write an essay
in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position
with reasoning and examples from your own reading, studies, experiences, or
observations.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Thurs, Jan 5
In class, students narrowed down short story plot lines according to the demands of the exposition. HW over weekend: begin to sketch out short story.
On Monday, Jan 9: Alpine athletes travel. Feef will meet with returning Nordics to discuss short story assignment. Nordics should come to class prepared with 3 potential plot lines for short stories.
In class Tuesday, Jan 10: Journal Writing Mondays (on Tuesday!). Traveling students should check blog Tues evening for posted writing topic.
Due Thursday, Jan 12: Short story rough draft (between 1-6 pages, but full plot line must be developed).
On Monday, Jan 9: Alpine athletes travel. Feef will meet with returning Nordics to discuss short story assignment. Nordics should come to class prepared with 3 potential plot lines for short stories.
In class Tuesday, Jan 10: Journal Writing Mondays (on Tuesday!). Traveling students should check blog Tues evening for posted writing topic.
Due Thursday, Jan 12: Short story rough draft (between 1-6 pages, but full plot line must be developed).
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Tues, Jan 3
In class, students reviewed 7 genres of short stories and began the brainstorming process for writing short stories.
HW due Thursday: come to class with 3 ideas for short stories with genre selection, characters, conflict, and setting.
HW due Thursday: come to class with 3 ideas for short stories with genre selection, characters, conflict, and setting.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Mon, Jan 2
In class, students completed a 30-minute handwritten in-class essay on the following topic:
"Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem." -Henry Kissinger (1923- )
What is your view on the idea that each new success leads to new and more difficult problems? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples from your own reading, studies, experiences, or observations.
Students who missed class should complete the journal assignment for homework.
Due Tues, Jan 3: Final draft of OTR essays.
"Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem." -Henry Kissinger (1923- )
What is your view on the idea that each new success leads to new and more difficult problems? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples from your own reading, studies, experiences, or observations.
Students who missed class should complete the journal assignment for homework.
Due Tues, Jan 3: Final draft of OTR essays.
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